# Suicide Help - Maine ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP)** - **Phone:** 1-888-568-1112 (Statewide Crisis Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.namimaine.org/suicideprevention](https://www.namimaine.org/suicideprevention) - **Description:** Offers education, outreach, and resources to prevent suicide in Maine communities. - **State Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-568-1112 - **Description:** 24/7 hotline for crisis support, mental health assistance, and referrals. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Portland - **The Opportunity Alliance** - **Phone:** 1-888-568-1112 - **Website:** [https://www.opportunityalliance.org](https://www.opportunityalliance.org/) - **Address:** 50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106 - **Services:** Crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and community resources. ### Bangor - **Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-432-7805 - **Website:** [https://www.chcs-me.org](https://www.chcs-me.org/) - **Address:** 42 Cedar Street, Bangor, ME 04401 - **Description:** Offers walk-in crisis services, therapy, and community-based mental health support. ### Lewiston/Auburn - **Tri-County Mental Health Services** - **Phone:** 1-888-568-1112 - **Website:** [https://www.tcmhs.org](https://www.tcmhs.org/) - **Address:** 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 - **Description:** Provides crisis stabilization, counseling, and support for mental health challenges. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.namimaine.org/supportgroups](https://www.namimaine.org/supportgroups) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for individuals at risk or survivors of suicide. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org/chat](https://988lifeline.org/chat) - **Description:** Secure chat platform for real-time crisis support. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **Workshops and Training:** - **Website:** [https://www.namimaine.org/trainings](https://www.namimaine.org/trainings) - **Description:** Education programs on suicide prevention, warning signs, and intervention techniques. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://www.namimaine.org/prevention](https://www.namimaine.org/prevention) - **Description:** Programs designed to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness. --- _Updated as of December 12, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._