Text: Friend to 62640 to immediately connect with a HelpLine Specialist trained to provide resources, information, and support.
If you are a teen or young adult with questions about mental health, call (800) 464-5767 to speak with a NAMI HelpLine specialist now.
National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Maine’s Statewide Crisis Line: (888) 568-1112
Trevor Project LGBTQ Crisis: (866) 488-7386
or text “START” to 678-678
Coping with tragic events can be extremely difficult, but together (with first responders, school personnel, family, and school personnel) our community will support each other in regaining our sense of safety.
Please make sure you are:
There are resources available to help process this tragedy!
You can break down negative stereotypes and give people hope by choosing words that are more relatable and promote understanding. This simple, but caring approach may help people feel more comfortable and willing to talk openly about mental health… So they might reach out for support earlier.
Learn more about mental health resources with NAMI Maine’s Support
Reassure your friend that they won’t feel this way forever
Be a connector to help. Bring in a trusted adult
Talkspace
Allows you to take an assessment and be matched with a list of online therapists. This app also allows you to change therapists, so that you can find the therapist that is the right fit for you. *Available on iPhone and Android
notOK
Press the “notOK” button to easily and quickly reach out for support from trusted contacts. Also features local warm lines and Crisis Text Line. *Available on iPhone and Android
Wysa
Connect with artificially intelligent (AI) chatbot to relieve stress and learn skills for coping. Complete self-care activities & “SOS” section provides crisis helplines and allows you to create a safety plan. *Available on iPhone and Android
ThinkLadder – Self-awareness
Facilitates the evaluation of negative thoughts associated with stress, relational conflict, anxiety, and depression. Unhelpful beliefs can then be challenged, and new cognitive pathways can be informed. The insight finder within the app helps to identify subconscious beliefs that perpetuate unwanted behaviors. *Available on iPhone and Android
Smiling Mind: Meditation
Mindfulness & Positive Psychology. An excellent research background, SmilingMind is a leading digital-led, prevention-focused mental health not-for-profit. Follow guided training programs in mindfulness meditation to reduce stress & improve wellbeing. *Available on iPhone and Android
Evolve: Daily Self-Growth, CBT
This app provides the tools you need for self-care and relaxation. Using a combination of CBT and DBT, this app will help you to sleep well, lessen the effects of depression, be more productive and improve mental health. *Available on iPhone and Android
Insight Timer
Helps Teens with Meditation, Sleep & Stress. Best for free guided meditations and talks from celebrities and gurus around the world. *Available on iPhone and Android
NOCD: OCD Treatment App
Incorporates mindfulness and exposure response prevention treatment. It provides immediate support and guidance when OCD strikes & allows you to take weekly tests to assess the severity of your OCD. *Available on iPhone and Android
Recovery Record
Can be helpful to anyone recovering from an eating disorder and wanting to develop a more positive body image. Allows you to keep a record of the meals you eat & how they make you feel. *Available on iPhone and Android
PTSD Coach
This app offers self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tips for positive self-talk and anger management. You can customize the app based on your own wants and needs. *Available on iPhone and Android
QuitNow: Quit smoking
This app helps individuals beat their habits or addictions. It is a recovery tool to track and monitor progress. *Available on iPhone and Android
Saying When
This app allows you to monitor when and how much you drink. It allows you to take part in self-assessment, set personalized goals, and monitor urges. *Available on iPhone and Android