New Director of Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services Announced

• By: Angela Westhoff
• On: 09/25/2025 09:45:58
• In: State Agency News

Betsy Hopkins has been named the new Director of the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS).

Ms. Hopkins has devoted more than 35 years to advancing Maine's disability services system, including the past six years as OADS' Associate Director for Developmental Disabilities and Brain Injury. In that role, she advanced priorities for adults with disabilities – including older adults – such as person-centered planning, independence and community integration, caregiver support, rural access, and ensuring care is delivered in the most appropriate setting.

She also guided initiatives such as the Lifespan Waiver, employment and innovation programs, crisis system reform, and supports for individuals with co-occurring behavioral health needs – work that required strong cross-system collaboration with aging and adult protective services. Betsy's engagement with stakeholders on overlapping issues like guardianship and safety further demonstrates the broad perspective she brings to OADS' mission.

MHCA welcomes Director Hopkins and looks forward to our meeting with her in early October.

Staff contact: awesthoff@mehca.org