MAINE'S MENTAL HEALTH

Support, Education, and Advocacy

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ABOUT NAMI MAINE

Our Mission

Through support, education, and advocacy, NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the 1 in 4 Mainers who are affected by mental illness.

• Offers compassion and provides social/emotional support for all persons affected by mental illness

• Promotes the importance of peer support for all persons affected by mental illness

• Advocates for improved quality of services for all persons affected by mental illness

• Educates, informs and provides resources for and about mental illness

• Raises public awareness and promotes understanding of mental illness

• Fosters a statewide network of affiliates and support groups

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  • We Can Help

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Find Support

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are many support services and treatment options in Maine that may help.

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Educate

We offer a variety of educational programming, workshops, conferences, and more throughout the year.

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Get Involved

Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Mainers living with mental health conditions.

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NAMI Maine’s Office Ours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm

QUALITY OF LIFE

Advocate for Change

Policy change is an impactful way we can make a difference in the lives of Mainers living with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI Maine uses the power of lived experience to heal our communities through grassroots advocacy.

LEARN
  • Check out NAMI Maine’s Policy Platform.

  • The 10 Informal Rules of Lobbying: Everything You Wanted To Know About Lobbying But Never Thought To Ask!

  • Know who your state legislators are and how to contact them.

  • Understand Maine’s State Legislature and make your voice heard.

  • Empower yourself with the navigation map to the Maine State Legislature.

  • Get the facts about mental health in Maine.

TAKE ACTION
  • Take the pledge to #Vote4MentalHealth

  • How to Participate in the Maine Legislature – during the virtual era!

  • Testify: Our stories have the power to move hearts and minds to create policy changes that improve the lives of people affected by mental health conditions.

  • Your Voice Matters: Connect with Your Representatives.

  • Join: Strengthen our collective voice and policy efforts by becoming a NAMI Maine Member.

  • Vote: Find your polling location information today. It’s your right – exercise it!

STAY CONNECTED
  • Attend local (virtual!) community events, such as town halls.

  • Stay up to date on Maine policy and learn how you can advocate for change with NAMI Maine.

  • Join the conversation and raise awareness on social media. Follow @NAMIMaine on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

OUR EXECUTIVE & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Some of Our Friendly Faces

Jennifer Thompson

Executive Director

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Nicole Vera, MBA

Deputy Director

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Dave D’Angelo

Associate Director of Affiliates & Volunteer Services

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SERVICES

What We Can Do Together

NAMI Maine - Basics - Family Program
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NAMI Basics

An educational program for parents and primary caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses…

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NAMI Connection

RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
For individuals living with mental health challenges…

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NAMI Family Respite

Exists to assist families by enabling a much needed break in the responsibility of caring for a child with significant…

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