Virtual Mental Health First Aid
2025-10-28 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ME
The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
The course trains participants to help people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
You Learn:

Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.

Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.

A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.

Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
This free course will be held via Zoom on October 28th, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 3 PM.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/public1028

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
2025-10-29 09:00 - 15:00 | ME
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify, understand, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). This training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff, agency staff, parents/caregivers, volunteers, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives.
Thanks to the generosity of our partners at the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, this training is free and open to the public! It will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 29 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work.
Questions: Please contact Lily Barter, Manager of Youth Education, at (800) 464-5767 ext. 2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org.
We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/namime_10-29-25_Zoom

Virtual Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for School Staff
2025-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
The Suicide Prevention Awareness Session will be held on Thursday, October 30th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM over Zoom.

This 2-hour introductory training covers basic information about suicide; when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide; and resources for help.

To Register, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/spawareness10302025.

This session satisfies the state requirement for all school personnel to have suicide prevention training.
Questions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.

Virtual Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2025-11-03 09:00 - 2025-11-04 12:00 | ME
The Gatekeeper Training will be held on Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM over Zoom. To receive certification, participants need to attend both days.

Expanding on the fundamentals of suicide prevention, such as basic information about suicide, when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide, and resources for help, this full-day training includes information on responsibilities and required actions when a person is identified as being at risk of suicide, including basic assessment and management of a suicidal crisis, safety planning, and what to do in the event of a loss.
To Register, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/virtualgatekeeper11032025.

This session satisfies the state requirement for school staff members to receive full-day training on suicide prevention and intervention.
Questions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2025-11-06 08:00 - 15:00 | University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High Street, Farmington, ME, 04938, United States
The Gatekeeper Training will be held on Thursday, November 6th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Thomas Auditorium in Preble & Ricker Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High Street, Farmington, ME 04938.
Expanding on the fundamentals of suicide prevention, such as basic information about suicide, when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide, and resources for help, this full-day training includes information on responsibilities and required actions when a person is identified as being at risk of suicide, including basic assessment and management of a suicidal crisis, safety planning, and what to do in the event of a loss.
To register for this training, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/umfgatekeeper11062025.
This session satisfies the state requirement for staff members to receive full-day training on suicide prevention and intervention.
Questions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.

Suicide Prevention Training of the Trainer (TOT)
2025-11-10 08:30 - 13:30 | Preble Street, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Training of the Trainer will be held on Monday, November 10th from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Jon Bradley Conference Room at Preble Street, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101.
This training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers, school staff, and/or other community members. Materials, including the PowerPoint presentations and model handouts, are provided for preparing, planning, and conducting the sessions.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years
To register for this training, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tot11102025
For questions, please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Virtual Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2025-11-13 09:00 - 2025-11-14 12:00 | ME
The Gatekeeper Training will be held on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM over Zoom. To receive certification, participants need to attend both days.

Expanding on the fundamentals of suicide prevention, such as basic information about suicide, when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide, and resources for help, this full-day training includes information on responsibilities and required actions when a person is identified as being at risk of suicide, including basic assessment and management of a suicidal crisis, safety planning, and what to do in the event of a loss.
To Register, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/virtualgatekeeper11132025.

This session satisfies the state requirement for school staff members to receive full-day training on suicide prevention and intervention.
Questions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
2025-11-17 09:00 - 15:00 | ME
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify, understand, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). This training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff, agency staff, parents/caregivers, volunteers, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives.
Thanks to the generosity of our partners at the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, this training is free and open to the public! It will be held via Zoom on Monday, November 17 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work.
Questions: Please contact Lily Barter, Manager of Youth Education, at (800) 464-5767 ext. 2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org.
We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/namime_11-17-25_Zoom

Virtual Mental Health First Aid
2025-11-18 08:30 - 15:00 | ME
The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
The course trains participants to help people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. You Learn:

Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.

Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.

A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.

Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
This free course will be held via Zoom on November 8th, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 3 PM.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/public1118

Mental Health Conversation with MaineGeneral Health
2025-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Alfond Center for Health, 35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta, ME, 04330, United States
You’re invited to join us for a mental health conversation! Mental health affects every person in your community, family and workplace—yet it’s rarely talked about openly. This interactive presentation is an opportunity to change that through honest conversation about mental health challenges, how to recognize when someone may be struggling and how to offer support. You’ll gain tools to confidently talk about mental health and connect your peers to resources when help is needed. This free presentation is open to all, and is a welcoming space to learn, share and start meaningful change in your community.
Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at (207) 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.
Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.
REGISTER HERE: Event Registration
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta
Classroom 1

2025 Annual Dinner
2025-11-21 17:00 - 20:30 | The Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main Street, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Join NAMI Maine for our 2025 Annual Dinner, a night of celebration and community commemorating all we’ve achieved for mental health this year – with YOUR help!
This gathering will take place on November 21st from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Harraseeket Inn in cozy Freeport, Maine. There will be a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, and speakers from both NAMI Maine and community partners about accomplishments made this year for mental health in Maine.
Tickets are $75, or two for $135. Non-Sponsored Tables (8 Tickets) are $575.
Sponsorships are available! Click HERE to see available opportunities!
GET TICKETS HERE: 2025 Annual Dinner
For questions about the event, reach out to Jill Henderson, Director of Development & Communications at jill@namimaine.org.
We’ll see you in November!

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
2025-12-08 09:00 - 15:00 | ME
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify, understand, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). This training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff, agency staff, parents/caregivers, volunteers, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives.
Thanks to the generosity of our partners at the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, this training is free and open to the public! It will be held via Zoom on Monday, December 8 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work.
Questions: Please contact Lily Barter, Manager of Youth Education, at (800) 464-5767 ext. 2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org.
We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/namime_12-08-25_Zoom

Virtual Mental Health First Aid
2025-12-11 08:30 - 15:00 | ME
The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
The course trains participants to help people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. You Learn:

Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.

Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.

A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.

Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
This free course will be held via Zoom on December 11th, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 3 PM.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/public1211

Virtual Suicide Prevention Advanced Gatekeeper Training for School Staff
2025-12-15 09:00 - 2025-12-16 12:00 | ME
The Gatekeeper Training will be held on Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM over Zoom. To receive certification, participants need to attend both days.
Designed to fulfill the 5-year recertification requirement for full-day suicide prevention training, this course expands upon the foundational topics and skills learned in the Gatekeeper Training.
To register, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/advgatekeeper122025
Questions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.

De-escalation Training
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM
Increase knowledge and understanding of identifying when an individual has escalated or is in crisis. It will provide steps and actions to de-escalate the situation, as well as strategies to defuse, soothe, or support a person in need.
Join us on Thursday, January 8th, from 10 AM to 12 PM, virtually via Zoom, for a conversation about mental health, stigma, and barriers, with quick tips on recognizing and supporting someone facing a mental health challenge — promoting connection, understanding, and wellbeing for everyone.
Questions? Reach out to Tori Tracy at tori@namimaine.org.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/deescalation0108

Virtual Mental Health First Aid
2026-01-13 08:30 - 15:00 | ZOOM
The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
The course trains participants to help people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
You Learn:

Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.

Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.

A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.

Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
This free course will be held via Zoom on January 13, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 3 PM.
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MH4MHFA11326

Suicide Prevention Training of the Trainer
2026-01-21 08:30 - 14:00 | Maine School Administrative District #6 Central Office, 94 Main Street, Buxton, ME, 04093, United States
The Training of the Trainer will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 8:30am-2:00pm at the Maine School Administrative District 6 Central Office, 94 Main St., Buxton, ME 04093.
This training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers, school staff, and/or other community members. Materials, including the PowerPoint presentations and model handouts, are provided for preparing, planning, and conducting the sessions.
Please note that, due to the length of the training, there will only be a short break/working lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TOTregistrationMSAD6012126
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Suicide Prevention Training of the Trainer (TOT)
2026-01-22 10:15 - 15:15 | Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
The Training of the Trainer will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 10:15 AM to 3:15PM at the Norman Minsky Lecture Hall at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine, 04401. The Norman Minsky Lecture Hall is located on the third floor of the library. It is accessible by stairs or elevator.
This training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers, school staff, and/or other community members. Materials, including the PowerPoint presentations and model handouts, are provided for preparing, planning, and conducting the sessions.
Please note that there is only a short break. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years
TO REGISTER: for this training, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/012226TOTBangor
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Virtual Family-To-Family Course
2026-01-27 18:15 - 2026-03-17 20:45 | ZOOM
This class will begin virtually on January 27, 2026, at 6:15 PM and run on Tuesdays for 8 weeks, ending on March 18th. The classes take place from 6:15 PM to 8:45 PM.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family and friends of adults living with mental health conditions.

When you participate in NAMI Family-to-Family, you will gain information and strategies for taking care of the person you love. You’ll also learn that you’re not alone. The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact from people who understand your situation.

This helpful program is a designated evidence-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.

Participants should expect a phone call before the first class to confirm their registration. If you have questions, you can email familysupport@namimaine.org.

TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/cC1zvaFKA6UwokKfA

Suicide Prevention Advanced Gatekeeper Training
2026-01-28 08:00 - 15:00 | MSAD 11 Central Office, 150 Highland Avenue, Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
This Advanced Gatekeeper Training will be held on January 28, 2026 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the MSAD 11 Central Office, 150 Highland Avenue, Gardiner, Maine 04345.
Designed for those who must renew their Gatekeeper certification every five (5) years, the Advanced Gatekeeper Training deepens suicide prevention skills for a school or organizational setting.
This training provides an accessible refresher and deeper dive into suicide prevention. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide, teach basic suicide intervention skills, increase personal confidence and the ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior, and identify helpful resources available to staff.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/012826advgkmsad11
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Suicide Assessment and Management for Clinicians
2026-02-06 08:30 - 15:30 | Maine School Administrative District #6 Central Office, 94 Main Street, Buxton, ME, 04093, United States
NAMI Maine’s upcoming Suicide Assessment and Management for Clinicians Training will be held on February 6, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Maine School Administrative District #6 Central Office, 94 Main St, Buxton, ME 04093.
Suicide Assessment and Management Training is designed to prepare a new or seasoned clinician to understand the risk of suicide, how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment and intervention as well as ongoing management for individuals at increased risk. The focus is on assessment skills for those working in clinical roles including counselors, social workers, nurses, and psychologists.
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) will be used as a recommended tool for assessment. A systemic approach to suicide prevention is followed where assessment, intervention, collaborative safety planning, and assured follow-up are the critical elements. Assessment and safety planning tools and model documentation will be included for ongoing use.
This training qualifies clinicians for renewal of the Gatekeeper Training certification if they have had a previous Gatekeeper certification.
To register for this training, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/020626AssessmentRegMSAD6
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Self-Care & Wellness Training
2026-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM
Develop awareness of personal well-being and self-care. Learn to recognize signs of stress and apply simple, effective strategies to maintain balance and resilience.
Join us on Tuesday, February 10th, from 1 PM to 3 PM, virtually via Zoom, for a conversation about mental health, self-care, and wellness!
Questions? Reach out to Tori Tracy at tori@namimaine.org.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCW210

Suicide Prevention Training of the Trainer
2026-03-12 08:30 - 13:30 | MSAD 11 Central Office, 150 Highland Avenue, Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
The Training of the Trainer will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at MSAD 11 Central Office, 150 Highland Avenue, Gardiner.
This training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers, school staff, and/or other community members. Materials, including the PowerPoint presentations and model handouts, are provided for preparing, planning, and conducting the sessions.
***We generally do a “working lunch” at this training, so please plan accordingly.***
* Please note that the building temperature may be inconsistent; layers are recommended.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years
To register for this training, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/031226totmsad11
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-17 12:00 | ZOOM
This Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training will be held on March 16 AND 17, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm over Zoom. To receive certification, participants must attend both days.
Expanding on the fundamentals of suicide prevention, such as basic information about suicide, when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide, and resources for help, this full-day training includes information on responsibilities and required actions when a person is identified as being at risk of suicide, including basic assessment and management of a suicidal crisis, safety planning, and what to do in the event of a loss.
This session satisfies the state requirement for staff members to receive full-day training on suicide prevention and intervention.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/0316and1726virtualgkreg
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2026-03-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Gyger Room at Greely High School, 303 Main St., Cumberland Center, Maine, 04021
This Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training will be held on March 27, 2026, from 8:00am to 3:00pm in the Gyger Room at Greely High School, 303 Main St., Cumberland Center, ME 04021.
Expanding on the fundamentals of suicide prevention, such as basic information about suicide, when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide, and resources for help, this full-day training includes information on responsibilities and required actions when a person is identified as being at risk of suicide, including basic assessment and management of a suicidal crisis, safety planning, and what to do in the event of a loss.
This session satisfies the state requirement for staff members to receive full-day training on suicide prevention and intervention.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/032726GKCumberlandReg
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2026-04-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Gyger Room at Greely High School, 303 Main St., Cumberland Center, Maine, 04021
This Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training will be held on April 9, 2026, from 8:00am to 3:00pm in the Gyger Room at Greely High School, 303 Main St., Cumberland Center, ME 04021.
Expanding on the fundamentals of suicide prevention, such as basic information about suicide, when and how to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide, and resources for help, this full-day training includes information on responsibilities and required actions when a person is identified as being at risk of suicide, including basic assessment and management of a suicidal crisis, safety planning, and what to do in the event of a loss.
This session satisfies the state requirement for staff members to receive full-day training on suicide prevention and intervention.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/040926GKCumbMSAD51
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

Beyond the Basics Suicide Prevention Conference
2026-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME, 04210, United States
Save the Date! The Beyond the Basics 2026 Conference, Compassionate Communities: Promoting Action for Suicide Prevention, will take place on Monday, April 13th at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Join clinicians, providers, and mental health industry experts for presentations and panels about Suicide Prevention and Postvention, and how to create positive action in our communities to prevent suicide.
REGISTER TODAY! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-beyond-the-basics-in-suicide-prevention-conference-tickets-1984411872329?aff=oddtdtcreator
Keynote Speaker:
This year’s Keynote Speaker, Steven J. Karaiskos, PhD, will be sharing his talk: Compassionate Communities: Where Prevention, Postvention, and Healing Meet. This keynote explores how suicide prevention is strengthened when communities invest in connection across the full arc of human experience, long before crisis, in moments of acute need, and in the aftermath of loss. Drawing from lived experience, research, and decades of work in education, prevention, and suicide postvention, Steven Karaiskos, PhD, invites audiences to reimagine community not as the backdrop for prevention, but as the intervention itself.
Through personal stories from early childhood classrooms, international school communities, and his current work at The Kita Center, Steven examines how belonging, mattering, and trust shape our capacity to support one another through stress, grief, disruption, and recovery. He explores how listening, cultural humility, and care-centered practices help communities remain connected when things are hardest and how postvention, when done with intention, becomes one of our most powerful forms of prevention.
Grounded in the belief that we heal through relationships, this keynote reframes suicide prevention as shared human work: creating communities where people experience belonging, are treated with dignity, and know they matter. Across the full arc of struggle and recovery, it is these relational spaces, where people are seen, held, and supported, that allow individuals and communities not just to survive, but to flourish.

This event is hosted by NAMI Maine and the Maine CDC.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-beyond-the-basics-in-suicide-prevention-conference-tickets-1984411872329?aff=oddtdtcreator

Advanced Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2026-04-27 09:00 - 2026-04-28 12:00 | ZOOM
The Advanced Gatekeeper Training will be held on Monday, April 27 AND Tuesday, April 28 from 9am-12pm over Zoom. In order to receive certification, participants MUST attend both days.
Designed to fulfill the 5-year recertification requirement for full-day suicide prevention training, this course expands upon the foundational topics and skills learned in the Gatekeeper Training.
Questions: Please contact Mary Gagnon at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/0427and28virtualAGKreg
For questions, please contact Mary Gagnon at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 ext. 2318.

2026 Mental Health is Health Pickleball Classic
2026-05-02 08:00 - 2026-05-03 18:00 | The Picklr, 17 Main Street, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join us for the Mental Health Is Health Pickleball Classic this May 2nd & 3rd to kick off Mental Health Month with the Picklr in Westbrook! Take part in a tournament that brings our community together for competition, connection, and a powerful cause. Held during Mental Health Awareness Month, this event is more than a tournament; it is a rallying point for hope, understanding, and support for mental health across Maine. 100% of net proceeds will go to NAMI Maine to support their mission.

REGISTER TO PLAY: Mental Health Is Health Pickleball Classic

Players of all levels will take the court to celebrate the strength of community and the belief that mental health is just as important as physical health. Every serve, rally, and point represents our shared commitment to reducing stigma, raising awareness, and ensuring that no one faces mental health challenges alone.

Proceeds from this event support mental health education, advocacy, support, resources, and free programs for individuals and families throughout our communities. Whether you are playing, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, you are part of something bigger: a movement that turns community spirit into meaningful impact.

Together, we rally for hope. Together, we affirm that Mental Health Is Health.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SPONSOR: 2026 Mental Health is Health Pickleball Classic

SEE SPONSORSHIP DETAILS HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iq9tO_F2uxdybA4R-yMyEaVBv83_IwYL/view?usp=sharing

PICKLEBALL DETAILS: Round Robin format for all events with single elimination medal rounds
The Tournament Directors reserve the right to change event dates, merge age categories at the same skill level, change times, and formats as needed, depending on registrations.

Tentative Schedule:
• Saturday: Men’s and Women’s Doubles
• Sunday: Mixed Doubles
• Sunday: Junior Boy’s and Girl’s Doubles
Tournament fee:
• $75 for adults
• $25 for Juniors
• Pickleballbrackets.com will add a $5 per event fee which is non-refundable.

NAMI Androscoggin County Info Booth
2026-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn, ME, 04210, United States
NAMI Androscoggin is the local affiliate for NAMI Maine, the Maine Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We will be tabling in The Auburn Public Library on May 4th from 11 AM to 2 PM, where you can come and talk with volunteers in person about resources and questions regarding mental health in Maine, and the resources that are available.

We invite attendees to chat with our team about:

Resources for navigating the mental health, healthcare, and/or criminal justice system.

Understanding your rights as a peer or family member & how to best advocate for yourself and others.

Free resources and materials about mental health and recovery

Connecting with our Helpline and Suicide Prevention Program in collaborative problem-solving around mental health concerns

Find information on educational opportunities and alternative avenues for support

Our array of programming and initiatives, including Support Groups, Youth Education, Suicide Prevention, and Resources for first responders and veterans.
