Disaster Distress Line 1-800-985-5990
EMS, FIRST RESPONDERS, & FRONTLINE WORKERS
First Responders: Safe Call Now 1-206-459-3020
Frontline Warmline 1-800-769-9819
GENERAL POPULATION
Sweeter Peer Support Line 1-866-771-9276 (WARM)
Spiritual Care Services Chaplain Call line (207) 261-5200
Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
LIVE CHAT Crisis Support
TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
NAMI Teen Text Support Line 207-515-8398
NAMI Helpline 1-800-464-5767
LBGTQIA+
Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ (Text or Call) 1-866-488-7386
Peer Support Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
VETERANS
Veterans Crisis line Dial 988 then press 1 OR TEXT 838255
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Through These Doors, 24-hr Helpline 1-800-537-6066
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or text “START” to 88788
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Sexual Assault 24-hr Helpline 1-800-871-7741
Anyone in Maine affected by the tragedy in Lewiston are encouraged to reach out and connect with behavioral health support.
Find ResourcesJoin a Peer Support Group
A safe space, loving peer support, outreach and education to grieving children, teens, families and the community.
Join a GroupServices in Portland, Sanford, and virtually, the Center provides services at no cost that are led by dedicated and highly trained staff and volunteers thanks to the generous support of our community.
Learn MoreDial 1-800-985-5990 via videophone-enabled device OR access the “ASL Now” option via the DDH website.
More Information1:1 Support with Professional (up to 6 free 50-minute sessions)
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Critical Incident Response Support
Support & resources to help cope after an event or situation that causes strong reactions and can result in trauma.
Learn MoreGroup Support Sessions
Sessions typically last 50 minutes and are accessible via Zoom and no registration is required.
Learn MoreLeadership Consultation
Call 1-800-769-9819 to schedule a consultation.
Learn MoreIf you are an organization or community in need of support, please click the button below to fill out a form.
Complete Form HereProviding professional, compassionate, spiritual care to individuals, groups, and organizations with today’s religious and spiritual landscape in mind.
Learn MoreAfter years of research, Man Therapy® was created as an upstream approach to preventing suicide for the highest-risk men, who often don’t receive support.
Find ResourcesMen, get a run-down of how you excel and where you can improve your mental health.
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The Community Care program helps Mainers connect to health programs, social services, and other resources across the state. This program is for everyone and is designed for people who may experience barriers in accessing resources that they are eligible for.
Learn MoreDedicated to serving and empowering immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and BIPOC communities in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine.
Learn MoreA non-profit organization created to support the wellbeing of immigrants and refugees in the Greater Portland and Lewiston areas.
Learn MoreAccess to health and social services for immigrants and refugees in Portland Maine
Learn MoreAn immigrant-led organization that promotes social & personal empowerment of immigrants.
Learn MoreMIRS has several behavioral health services designed to support community members. Though there’s specific expertise in serving the immigrant population, they are here to serve all in need of connection to resources.
Learn MoreBridging the cultural gap for a healthier, better integrated community.
Learn MoreNMPHI is a nonprofit community-based organization that strives to engage, empower, inform, advocate and educate New Mainer residents on public health subject matters.
Learn MoreProviding professional, compassionate, spiritual care to individuals, groups, and organizations with today’s religious and spiritual landscape in mind.
Learn MoreKnow Your Options
Mainers across the state are impacted by substance use, and we can all be a part of the solution. Whether you are looking for naloxone, curious about Maine’s new Good Samaritan Law, or you’re not sure what services are right for you or a loved one, you have come to the right place.
Learn MoreAt VA Maine Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Learn MoreConfidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.
Learn MoreA safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community.
Learn MoreTree Street’s programming is grounded in creating opportunities for Leadership, Learning, Exploration, and Growth for all youth ages 4-24 who attend the center.
Learn MoreA youth and young adult mental health support community. All Maine youth are welcome for YPSSN groups and events. There is no cost or insurance required.
Learn MoreFree services in York and Cumberland counties to anyone affected by sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual assault, through prevention programs, support, education, and advocacy.
Learn MoreIt is natural to feel afraid during and
after a traumatic situation. Fear is a
part of the body’s “fight-or-flight”
response, which helps us avoid or
respond to potential danger.
Over the course of the last few weeks, reports of mass violence and shootings have plagued the news. Although people are resilient and often bounce back after difficult times, these events nearly always interrupt our sense of order and safety.
Learn MoreIt is not uncommon for individuals and communities as a whole to experience grief reactions and anger after an
incident of community violence. Grief is the normal response
of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you.
Emotional distress can happen before and after a disaster. Coping strategies include preparation, self-care, and identifying support systems.
Learn MoreGun violence is a public health crisis that threatens the physical and mental health of our communities. If you’re struggling to find ways to cope, you’re not alone.
Learn MoreCoping with Grief
Tips for Health Care Practitioners and Responders: Helping Survivors Cope with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Learn MoreBeing a resilient responder starts with a commitment to taking care of yourself.
Complete your planResponding to disasters is both rewarding and challenging work. Sources of stress for emergency responders may include witnessing human suffering, risk of personal harm, intense workloads, life-and-death decisions, and separation from family.
Learn MoreEvery year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends, and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences.
Learn MoreGrieving may never completely end, but working through difficult feelings can get easier with time.
Learn MoreWhether children are directly or indirectly exposed to violent events, there are ways to help them feel safer and more secure.
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A membership organization of 220 pediatricians and subspecialists who are dedicated to fulfilling the Chapter’s mission: to improve the lives of children and adolescents in Maine.
Learn MoreLearn How to Talk to Children if There has Been an Emergency in Your Community
Learn MoreIf your organization or community needs Behavioral Health Support, please complete this form and DHHS will reach out to the organization’s contact person within 24 hours, or the next business day if the request if received on the weekend.
Learn MoreOpen to support individuals impacted by the events in Lewiston, with ongoing support groups and other events.
Learn MoreMental Health Assistance Center
Ramada Inn | 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.
Access to mental health services, financial aid, spiritual care, victim advocacy and support services.