Community Resources

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

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

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

Crisis services for Aroostook and Washington counties in Maine.

Dedicated crisis support for Veterans, service members, and their families. Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call, text, or chat — confidential and judgment-free.

Peer support line for people experiencing emotional distress — not a crisis line, but a compassionate ear from someone who has been there.

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

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

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

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

Community mental health center serving central Maine — outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, and case management for adults and children.

Maine's largest nonprofit behavioral health organization — providing community-based mental health, substance use, and residential services statewide.

Community mental health center serving northern and eastern Maine — outpatient, residential, crisis, and peer support services.

Behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families across Maine — including residential, foster care, and outpatient programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evidence-based app for anxiety, depression, and stress — combines CBT, mindfulness, and mood tracking. Clinically validated and free to start.

VA-developed app for managing PTSD symptoms — includes tools for tracking symptoms, coping strategies, and crisis support information.

Free emotional support via trained volunteer listeners. Available 24/7 — includes text chat, self-help guides, and community forums.

CBT-based mood improvement app offering 200+ evidence-based activities, thought journal, mood tracking, and daily behavioral activation tools.

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

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

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

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

Free peer-support meetings for people in recovery from drug addiction. Find in-person and online NA meetings throughout Maine.

Support for family members and friends of people with alcohol use disorder. Find local meetings throughout Maine.

Directory of certified recovery housing and sober living homes across Maine for people in early recovery.

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

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

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

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

Progressive therapist directory with strong filters for LGBTQ+ affirming care, sliding-scale fees, and specific specialties.

Therapist directory with detailed profiles and specialty filters. Includes blog articles and mental health resources.

Official federal tool to find substance use and mental health treatment facilities anywhere in the US by zip code.

Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, and their families — call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides mental health care including therapy, medication management, and PTSD treatment at VA facilities and via telehealth.

Community-based counseling centers for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors. Readjustment counseling, bereavement, and family services.

Network of mental health professionals providing free confidential counseling to U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families.

State agency connecting Maine veterans to benefits, healthcare, mental health resources, and peer support programs.

Programs for post-9/11 combat wounded veterans — mental health support, peer mentoring, and community connection.

Leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat available around the clock.

Text-based crisis support available to anyone in distress — especially useful for teens who prefer texting over calling.

Free Family-to-Family education program for families and caregivers of adults with mental illness. Peer-led, evidence-based, 8-week course.

Advocacy organization focused on policies and programs that support the health, well-being, and mental health of Maine children and families.

Comprehensive behavioral health services for children and families — outpatient therapy, early intervention, and school-based mental health.

Residential, foster care, and community-based behavioral health services for youth and families across Maine.

Maine's leading children's mental health agency — offering outpatient therapy, crisis services, residential programs, and school-based support for children, adolescents, and families statewide.