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General
Managing stress as an EMS professional can be overwhelming. Maine EMS has partnered with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Behavioral Health to make the Warm Line / Front Line available to all EMS professionals and their families across the State of Maine.. This is a confidential and professional resource for healthcare professionals who may need some help or guidance. The resource is available seven (7) days a week from 08:00 (8 AM) to 20:00 (8 PM). If you reach out to this resource, you will be connected with a Maine-based mental health professional with experience working with healthcare professionals like yourself.
207-221-8196 OR TEXT "Frontline" to 898-211
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Critical Incident Stress Management
Maine EMS Regions provide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) resources to regional EMS services, EMD centers and personnel. These resources are available 24/7. Call the regional number below and indicate you need CISM assistance
- Atlantic Partners EMS CISM
- Region 1: 1-207-662-2950 York, Cumberland and Sagadahoc;
- Region 3: 1-207-861-4244 Kennebec and Somerset;
- Region 4: 1-207-907-1000 Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington;
- Region 6: 1-207-861-4244 Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox
- Tri-County EMS CISM
- Region 2: 1-207-777-6000 Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford
- Aroostook EMS CISM
- Region 5: 1-207-492-1624 Aroostook
Emergency Responder Self Care Plan (PDF) (12/11/2020)
Maine 211 (for a variety of resources)
- Dial 211
- Text your zip code to 898-211
- Visit the 211 website
National Alliance on Mental illness (NAMI - Maine Chapter)
- NAMI Maine Helpline 1-800-464-5767 (Press 1)
- Maine Crisis Line 1-888-568-1112
- Crisis Text Line - TEXT "HOME" to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990 or TEXT "TalkWithUs" to 66746
- Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This is a multilingual, confidential crisis support service.
- First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal
Child & Family Care Resources
- Coping in Hard Times - A Guide for Parents (PDF) (4/23/2020)
- Maine Child Care Choices
- Maine Association for the Education of Young Children
EMD Resources
- Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Health & Wellness Resources
- National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Continuum
EMS Resources