Upcoming Virtual Events
Community Grief Support via Zoom – Wednesday 11/1, 6:30pm-8pm
- A facilitated community space for grief support where all are welcome
- Organized by Maine Access Points
- Contact MAP at (207) 370-9440 with questions (text, call, signal)
Circle of Parents – How to talk to your child about traumatic events via Zoom – Friday 11/3, 12pm-2pm
- Learn how to engage in conversations with your children about trauma, fear, grief, and navigating those challenging emotions
- Contact Missy (Midcoast Maine Community Action) to register: (207) 442-7963 ext. 286 or melissa.kettell@mmcacorp.org
Upcoming In-Person Events
Grief Support at Freeport Community Services (53 Depot Street, Freeport) – Wednesday 11/1, 3pm-5pm
- A safe, supportive space to process the recent losses and trauma of last week with bereavement specialists and a pet therapy team
Love Lewiston Day at Tree Street Youth (144 Howe St, Lewiston) – Friday 11/3, 9am-6pm
- Writing thank you/encouragement cards, distributing remembrance ribbons, training to become a response listener
Community Paint Day at Wicked Illustrations Studio (140 Canal St, Lewiston) – Friday 11/3, 1pm-6pm
- Using art to heal and navigate through grief
- Community members can create a butterfly to add to the Wicked Wings Wall with any color they choose and words to describe Lewiston
Multi-Church Prayer Service at Kennedy Park (120 Park Street, Lewiston) – Friday 11/3, 4pm-6pm
- Prayer, family activities, refreshments, music
Healing Humor: A Relief Comedy at Great Falls Comedy Club (34 Court St, Auburn) – Friday 11/3, 7:30pm
- Local Maine comedians offer respite from sorrow by making laughter a priority
- All ticket revenue and donations will go to the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund
Running with Scissors at Great Falls Comedy Club (34 Court St, Auburn) – Saturday 11/4, 7:30pm
- An improv troupe offer respite from sorrow by making laughter a priority
- All ticket revenue and donations will go to the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund
Just-in-Time Community Pumpkin Tribute at Pediatric Associates (33 Mollison Way, Lewiston) and Hannaford (692 Sabattus St, Lewiston) – Sunday 11/5, 1:30pm
- In memory of and to honor the lost community members
- Pumpkins will be carved and then placed on the lawn of Just-in-Time Recreation and across the street at the Pediatric Associates’ lawn
Ongoing Support
- Family Assistance Center at Lewiston Armory (65 Central Avenue, Lewiston) – open 10am to 5pm
- For victims/support persons and individuals present at shooting sites who were not injured
- Mental health services, financial aid, spiritual care, victim’s advocacy
- News Center Maine article and City of Lewiston Facebook
- Gateway Community Services based in Greater Portland and Lewiston areas
- Included Health
- Providing a free mental health service (virtual therapy or psychiatry) to Maine residents (use code LEWISTONSTRONG)
- Link to article here; Available through 11/25/23
- Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
- Facebook account has shared updates, resources, events
- National Deaf Therapy – American Sign Language (ASL) Support Line
- Providing 60 minutes of virtual wellness support to Maine residents
- Book an appointment here for free
- Visit Website for additional information about ongoing ASL therapy services and support circles
- Tri-County Mental Health Services (1155 Lisbon St, Lewiston)
Immediate Resources
- Frontline WarmLine
- For clinicians, health care workers, first responders, and school staff
- Call (207) 221-8196 or text 898-211 from 8am-8pm, 7 days/week. Website
- Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services + United Youth Empowerment Services Hotline
- Call (207) 520-8176 for support finding and understanding resources in multiple languages
- Spiritual Care Services of Maine – Hotline
- Call (207) 261-5200 for 24/7 access to a chaplain
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Hotline
- Toll-free, confidential support for individuals experiencing emotional distress due to natural disasters or acts of violence
- Call 800-985-5990 or, for TTY/hearing-impaired access, call 800-846-8517
- Text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746; para español, mensaje ‘habla con nosotros’ al 66746. Website
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 or visit our website for a list of crisis resources.
