Mental Health Resources For Mainers
Though not a substitute for therapy, below is a compilation of resources and tools to help support your mental health. Please feel free to take or leave whatever serves you and share this page with anyone who could benefit!
Hotlines
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If facing a life-threatening emergency: dial or text 911
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For mental health emergencies: Maine Crisis Line: 1-888-568-1112
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Crisis Text Option: Text “home” or “hello” to 741741
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or text "START" to 88788
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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine: 1-800-871-7741
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RAINN: 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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Helping Survivors: Legal support & other resources for those impacted by sexual violence
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Chayn: Support for those experiencing gender-based violence
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Trans Lifeline: Trans peer support: 1-877-565-8860
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LGBTQ+ National Hotline: : 1-888-843-4564
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The Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-852-6262
If you are not in an immediate crisis situation, but would like to talk to someone
supportive, you can call the following warm lines:
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Maine Intentional Warm Line at 1-866-771-9276
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Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line at 1-888-407-4515
Book
Recommendations
Books to Better Understand Trauma:
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
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What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing - Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, Oprah Winfrey
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Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma - Peter A. Levine, Ann Frederick
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Man’s Search for Meaning- Viktor E. Frankl
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times - Pema Chödrön
Books to Help with Anxiety:
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Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life - Thich Nhat Hanh
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The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living - Russ Harris
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The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety - Alan W. Watts
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The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
Books About Burnout:
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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - Emily Nagoski, PhD, Amelia Nagoski, DMA
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Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto - Tricia Hersey
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You’re Wrung Out by Stress- Kristin Neff, PhD, Christopher Germer, PhD
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Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics - Dan Harris
Other Helpful Reads:
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Codependent No More - Melody Beattie
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Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience- Brené Brown
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Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones - James Clear
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The Body is Not an Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor
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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - Kristin Neff, PhD
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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment - Amir Levine, M.D., Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.
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Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions - Johann Hari
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Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice Not to Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol - Holly Whitaker
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Set Boundaries Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself- Nedra Glover Tawwab
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Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence - Anna Lembke, M.D.
TED Talks
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"The Space Between Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion" - Kristin Neff, PhD
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"What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness" - Robert Waldinger
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"How to Make Stress Your Friend" - Kelly McGonigal
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"Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are" - Amy Cudy