If you are experiencing emotional distress, struggling with mental health for any reason, or just need someone to talk to, call, text, or chat 988 to reach a trained crisis support specialist here in Maine. 988 gives Mainers access to free, confidential, one-on-one crisis support 24/7. Visit 988maine.com to learn more, download resources, and connect with crisis support specialists.
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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services encourages anyone affected by the violence in Lewiston to reach out and connect with behavioral health support. Incidents of mass violence can lead to a range of emotional reactions, including anxiety, fear, anger, despair, and a sense of helplessness that may begin immediately or in the days or weeks following the event. Maine DHHS has created a webpage with these and other resources, including online support and resources for children and families.
- For resources and assistance with finding a provider for addiction treatment, this guide is a first step.
- For resources and assistance with finding a provider for pain, anxiety, or ADHD treatment, this guide is a first step.
- Maine Crisis Line (MCL): 888-568-1112: Call, text or chat support for individuals or families experiencing a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and/or self-harm. Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone needing support.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org, a national suicide and behavioral health crisis hotline. Calls to 988 will be answered by trained crisis specialists at the Maine Crisis Line. Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone needing support.
- Intentional Peer Support Warmline:Speak with staff who have lived experience with mental health conditions: 866-771-9276
- Teen Text Line- 207-515-8398
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
- The FrontLine WarmLine: Support for clinicians and first responders 24/7 by calling (207) 221-8196 or 866-367-4440
- StrengthenME Helpline: Free stress management and resiliency resources to anyone in Maine experiencing stress reactions to the COVID-19 Pandemic from 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week by calling 207-221-8198
- 211 and 211maine.org: Provides general COVID-19 information, including how to access behavioral health and social service resources