My Child’s Feelings or Stress
Joy, anger, excitement, sadness. Just as it can be hard to manage your own feelings and stress, it can be hard to support your child with their feelings. From peer groups and hotlines to therapists, there is support here in Maine for you and your child.
I need help for my child right now
988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If it all feels like too much, you or your child can call, text, or chat to get confidential support 24/7. Someone will be on the other side to listen and talk.
I want to talk to someone who can help me figure it out
Your child’s doctor, school nurse, or school social worker
Your child’s doctor, school nurse, or school social worker may be able to identify supports for your child and how to get them.
G.E.A.R. Parent Network
You can talk to other parents who have had similar experiences and get information about support.
I want to talk to someone who gets it
NAMI Maine Family Support Group
You can join a group of people who understand and support each other through challenging times.
I want to know about supports that I can share with my child
NAMI Maine Teen Text Line
If your child is 13-23 years old, they can text this confidential support line. A trained support specialist 18-24 years old will respond during operating hours.
Youth Peer Support Statewide Network
If your child is 14-26 years old, they can join a group of people who get it and support each other.
Resource Locator Tool for Adolescent Substance Use
You can search for counseling and treatment for young people using drugs or alcohol.
I want to know what else is out there
211 Maine
If you don't find the information you need here or want to explore other options, you can get free and confidential information and support 24/7.
Be There for ME is for all parents and caregivers in Maine, and the people who support them. Finding support can be hard and take time. Make that first step today, even if you’re not sure where to go. The resources on this website are judgement-free places to start to find support.
