Resources
Maine's Crisis Line: 24 hour Hotline and access to Emergency Mental Health Services 1-888-568-1112
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/crisis
211Maine: Resource and referral database for social services and resources throughout the state of Maine.
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/211-maine
Maine Intentional Warm Line- The Intentional Warm Line is available toll-free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is a mental health peer-to-peer phone support line for adults, aged 18 and older, offering mutual conversations with a trained peer specialist who has life experience with mental health recovery. The focus is to encourage and foster recovery, moving toward wellness and reconnecting with community.
https://www.sweetser.org/programs-services/services-for-adults/peer-services/intentional-warm-line/
EMDRIA- information about EMDR- what it is, how it works, research
Trauma Info:
https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma
https://www.chcs.org/media/understanding-trauma-fact-sheet_071217.pdf
National Resources and Information:
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/
Mental Health Information and Research data
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness
Big picture description of the mental health system and options within it. Some definitions of various aspects of mental health treatment. Resources.
https://mhanational.org/finding-therapy
Live Another Day - Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
Resources for Black Men - Newly updated, this guide features 50 substance use and mental health resources for Black men
Resources for BIPOC Parents - An extensive resource list curated for BIPOC parents
Cerebral Palsy Guide - a national support organization dedicated to educating individuals and their families about cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. We strive to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance they need to help improve their overall quality of life.