The Maine Suicide Prevention Program is coordinated by the Injury Prevention Program at Maine CDC within Maine’s DHHS. Program activities are implemented by NAMI Maine in partnership with the Maine Medical Association.
Peer Program = Sources of Strength is one of the first suicide prevention programs that uses peer leaders to enhance protective factors associated with reducing suicide at the school population level.
New England Transmasculine Resources = Web resource that contains an extensive list of general transgender resources in New England
EqualityMaine is dedicated to creating a fair and equal society for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community
equalitymaine.org | 207-761-3732 | info@equalitymaine.org
GLSEN Southern Maine is a chapter of GLSEN, a national organization fighting for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education
Celebrating Hallowell and its LGBTQ+ community by offering education, outreach, advocacy & celebration in our communities
Maine’s Health Equity Alliance (HEAL) works to provide direct service and advocacy to people who live with HIV, substance abuse, and the LGBTQ+ community
mainehealthequity.org
207-990-3626 | info@mainehealthequity.org
Providing medically accurate and client-centered services = Their operations and reputation respects compassionate health care and education to the LGBTQ+ community & beyond
mabelwadsworth.org | 207-947-5337 (OR) 800-948-5337
Providing open door transgender healthcare in the Augusta & Lewiston areas
mainefamilyplanning.org | 207-922-3222
Hosts of the Maine Queer Health Community Database = an online resource that helps to improve LGBTQ+ community health access through a centralized, community based and reviewed list of health and wellness providers based in Maine. Their efforts build mutual liberation and support for the transgender community across Maine.
Program of EqualityMaine that seeks to support, connect, and advocate with LGBTQ+ older adults statewide
equalitymaine.org/noa | (Formerly SAGE Maine)
Bringing Safety, Connection, & Growth to Maine Communities = Primarily working with children, teens, & young adults = New Beginnings provides Mainers with new opportunities
newbeginmaine.org | 207-795-4077
Creating welcoming and affirming communities for Maine’s LGBTQ+ youth, through support, empowerment, & education = Out Maine paves the way for cultural change
outmaine.org | 800-530-6997 | info@outmaine.org
Outright Lewiston/Auburn aims to create safe environments for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community between the ages of 12 and 21
Working to provide barrier-free services to those suffering homelessness, hunger, poverty, and much more
preblestreet.org | 207-775-0026
Providing education, advocacy and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children, youth & their families
Centers for Disease Control represents a hub of resources for those concerned with health issues and inequities affecting LGBT communities
APA provides educational and supportive resources on a range of LGBTQ+ resources
This LGBT directory provides a search tool that locates local community centers with resources and support.
Dedicated to creating an accepting narrative for the LGBTQ+ community that leads to cultural change
Working to transform our nation’s schools to ensure that LGBTQ students can learn and grow in a bullying FREE environment
glsen.org | 212-727-0135 | info@glsen.org
Working to tackle inequality issues in the LGBTQ community locally, nationally, and globally
hrc.org | 800-777-4723 | membership@hrc.org
Developed base that provides inspiring educational resources, media programs, and international affiliates to the LGBTQ+ community
Working to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV = Their work is demonstrated through litigation, education, & public policy work
lambdalegal.org | 212-809-8585
Educational courses built to help you identify, understand, and respond to mental illness and substance use disorders
mentalhealthfirstaid.org/about | Hello@MentalHealthFirstAid.org
Building a strong foundation of support, education, advocacy, & respect for LGBTQ+ people
pflag.org | 202-467-8180
AGLP offers resources for LGBT individuals experiencing mental health conditions
Aiming to prevent health and mental health risks for youth in the LGBTQ+ community = The initiative utilizes research, intervention, education, and policy to create direct impact.
Providing a search tool that locates LGBTQ-inclusive health care providers
Connecting individuals with confidential peer support (call, text, & online chat)
National Hotline = 888-843-4564
Youth Talk Line = 800-246-7743
Senior Talk Line = 888-234-7243
New York Switchboard = 212-989-0999
Providing crisis intervention & suicide prevention services to the LGBTQ+ community under 25 years old
thetrevorproject.org | 866-488-7386
Maine Crisis Line = 888-568-1112
NAMI Maine Help Line = 800-464-5767
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline = 800-273-8255
Trans LifeLine = 877-565-8860
Trevor Project LifeLine = 866-488-7386
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741
Maine Crisis Line = 888-568-1112
TREVOR PROJECT: Text START to 678678