Crisis Resources

Maine Crisis Line: 1-888-568-1112 - The Maine Crisis Line (MCL) is the state’s crisis telephone response service for individuals or families experiencing a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and/or self-harm. Trained crisis call specialists answer the line and provide free and confidential telephone support and stabilization 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Child Abuse Reporting: DHHS 1-800-452-1999 - If you are concerned about child neglect or abuse, call this 24-hour hotline to speak to a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously. 

Sexual Assault Response Services 1-800-871-7741 - Call the 24-hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line (or text Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) for confidential services free of charge. For more information visit: www.mecasa.org.

2-1-1 Maine, Inc. Dial 211 or 1-877-463-6207 (When Out of State) - If you are not sure who to call, dial 2-1-1 to get connected to statewide services and programs.  One number - thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, 24-hour number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.  For more information visit: www.211maineorg.

Online Resources

Supporting Youth in Grief After a Suicide or Traumatic Loss: Opening Up the Conversation: Guide for parents/caregivers from the Maine Suicide Prevention Program

How to Explain Death to a Child, A Step-by-Step Guide: It may not be the easiest topic to discuss with young kids, but experts suggest this step-by-step advice for laying the groundwork now.

NAMI Maine (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Through support, education, and advocacy NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the 1 in 4 Mainers affected by mental illness.