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Community Resources

Curated mental health resources for Maine residents — crisis lines, community organizations, digital tools, and provider directories.

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 immediately — free, confidential, 24/7.

Crisis & Emergency

Immediate help, 24/7

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Call or Text24/7

    Free, confidential crisis support for people in distress or mental health crisis. Call or text 988 — available nationwide 24/7.

  • Crisis Text Line

    Text Only24/7

    Text-based crisis support for anyone in distress. Free, confidential, and available around the clock.

  • Maine Crisis Line

    Maine24/7

    Statewide crisis line for Maine residents experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

  • AMHC Crisis Services

    Northern Maine24/7

    Crisis services for Aroostook and Washington counties in Maine.

Community Organizations

Local support networks

  • NAMI Maine

    Statewide

    The state's leading mental health advocacy organization. Offers free education programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer), support groups, and a HelpLine.

  • Maine Behavioral Healthcare

    Southern Maine

    Community mental health services across Maine — outpatient therapy, case management, and psychiatric care for adults and children.

  • Spurwink

    Statewide

    Comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adults, and families throughout Maine. Accepts MaineCare.

  • Community Health Centers of the Eastside

    Portland Area

    Integrated primary and behavioral health care for underserved communities in the Portland area.

Partner Organizations

Organizations we work with

  • Uwill

    Partner

    Telehealth counseling platform offering affordable, convenient therapy sessions. Northwest Psychiatry partners with Uwill to expand access to talk therapy.

  • Higher Ground Services LLC

    Partner

    A community mental health partner offering recovery-oriented services and peer support in Maine.

  • Northern Light Health

    Partner

    Integrated health system serving Maine with hospitals, primary care, and behavioral health services.

  • Headway

    Scheduling

    Insurance-friendly platform for scheduling with Northwest Psychiatry. Accepts most major insurance plans.

Self-Help & Digital Tools

Apps and online resources

  • Woebot

    Free App

    AI-powered mental health companion using CBT techniques. Free app for daily mood check-ins, thought records, and coping tools.

  • Calm

    App

    Meditation, sleep stories, breathing exercises, and relaxation content. Widely used for anxiety and stress management.

  • Headspace

    App

    Science-backed meditation and mindfulness app. Structured programs for anxiety, depression, sleep, and focus.

  • NAMI HelpLine

    Peer SupportMon–Fri 10am–10pm ET

    Free, national peer-support service offering information, resource referrals, and support to people living with mental illness and their families.

Substance Use & Recovery

Treatment and support

  • SAMHSA National Helpline

    Free & Confidential24/7

    Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for substance use and mental health disorders.

  • Maine DHHS Substance Use Services

    Maine

    State-provided information and referral for substance use treatment programs throughout Maine.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous — Maine

    Free Groups

    Find local AA meetings throughout Maine. In-person and online options available.

  • SMART Recovery Maine

    Free Groups

    Science-based alternative to 12-step programs. Focuses on self-empowerment and REBT techniques.

Find a Provider

Search directories

  • Psychology Today Therapist Finder

    Directory

    Search thousands of therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors by location, insurance, specialty, and more.

  • Open Path Collective

    Affordable

    Reduced-cost therapy ($30–$80/session) for individuals, couples, and families who cannot afford typical rates.

  • Maine DHHS Provider Directory

    Maine Official

    Official state directory for licensed mental health providers and community mental health centers across Maine.

  • Zocdoc

    Online Booking

    Book mental health appointments online with providers who accept your insurance.

Ready for one-on-one psychiatric care?

Nicholas Eddy, PMHNP provides compassionate telepsychiatry throughout Maine — medication management, therapy, and comprehensive evaluation.