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General
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Critical Incident Stress Management
Maine EMS provides Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) resources to EMS services, EMD centers, and personnel. These resources are available 24/7. Call the number below and indicate you need CISM assistance
- York, Cumberland and Sagadahoc: 1-207-662-2950
- Kennebec and Somerset: 1-207-861-4244
- Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington: 1-207-907-1000
- Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox: 1-207-861-4244
- Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford: 1-207-777-6000
- Aroostook: 1-207-492-1624
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