Self-Help


2-1-1 Maine

Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-463-6207 to be connected to a complete list of support groups in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They...

A Journey Toward Health and Hope: Your Handbook for Recovery After a Suicide Attempt | SAMHSA

This handbook from SAMHSA guides readers through the first steps toward recovery and a hopeful future after a suicide attempt. Includes personal stories from survivors...

Autism Society of Maine (ASM)

ASM provides groups for adults on the autism spectrum, parent support groups, groups for adult socializing, and other events. Visit the website for a full...

Bangor Area Recovery Network (BARN)

BARN is a recovery center completely run by volunteers, which offers addiction recovery support to local individuals while also standing with them as community allies...

CHADD — The National Resource on ADHD

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their...

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

DBSA envisions wellness for people who live with depression and bipolar disorder. Their website has educational and treatment resources for peers and providers, as well...

Disaster Distress Helpline | SAMHSA

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people...

Frequently Asked Questions about Opioid Overdose

This pamphlet includes information on how to identify and what to do in the event of an opioid overdose.

Frequently Asked Questions about Opioid Use Disorder and IMAT

This pamphlet includes information about Opioid Use Disorder and Integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prescription Opioids

This pamphlet includes information on the names of prescription opioids, side effects, risks, and safe use.

Gamblers Anonymous

Visit the website to find meetings near you. Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with...

How to Safely Store and Get Rid of Medicines

This pamphlet contains information on storage and disposal of medications.

Maine Al-Anon Family Groups

Visit the website for a list of meetings. Al-Anon is a fellowship of those who are affected by another’s drinking who come together to share...

Maine Alcoholics Anonymous

207-774-4335 or 1-800-737-6237 | 24 hours | Visit the website for a list of meetings. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women...

Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery (MAAR)

MAAR is a statewide recovery community organization that organizes people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and recovery allies into a unified recovery presence...

Maine Narcotics Anonymous

1-800-974-0062 This website serves the Maine Area of Narcotics Anonymous (MASCNA) and the Eastern Maine Area of Narcotics Anonymous (EMASCNA). They offer a helpline, a...

Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline

1-888-568-1112 (Voice) | 711 (Maine Relay) If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the crisis hotline. This will connect you to...

NAMI Signature Support Groups

NAMI Maine has been offering support groups throughout the state since 1984.

National Council Shareables and Infographics

The National Council produces lots of original content that is designed to be re-used by everyone to further education and awareness. Here is their resource...

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

1-800-931-2237 | 9 am–9 pm ET, Monday–Thursday | 9 am–5 pm ET Friday The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) offers helplines, support directories, toolkits, and...

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and...

Office on Women’s Health (OWH)

1-800-994-9662 | 9 am–6 pm ET, Monday–Friday The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC)

The PRCC is a safe haven for people in addiction recovery and offers a home for meetings and activities devoted to addiction recovery. It is...

Preble Street

As the hub of services in northern New England’s largest urban area, Preble Street provides round-the-clock programs 365 days a year to meet urgent needs,...

Relapse Prevention Therapy Workbook

This Relapse Prevention Therapy Workbook from www.relapse.org is designed for people in recovery from alcohol or other drug addiction who have a history of relapse,...

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking...

StartYourRecovery.org

StartYourRecovery.org is a free, confidential resource developed with the input of leading clinicians, experts from the White House and SAMHSA, and people in recovery themselves....

Support Groups | Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center hosts a variety of support groups each month.

Support Group Listings | The Times Record

The Times Record publishes support group listings from throughout the midcoast region of Maine.

The Trevor Project

Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and...

Treating Your Pain Without Opioids

This pamphlet contains information about treatment alternatives to prescription opioids.

Wellness & Recovery Resources | SAMHS

A list of social clubs, club houses, peer support centers, and self-help groups throughout the state of Maine, provided by the Maine Office of Substance...

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make...