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Chief Sean Lally

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Chief Sean Lally

 

We speak with  Sean Lally, Chief of Police, Westbrook Police Department on the issues surrounding their calls for service involving mental health and suicide during the pandemic.

If you believe that you or someone you know could be in crisis,  please do not hesitate to call 911 or by calling one of the help lines below. 
 
The Statewide Crisis Line: 888 568-1112
Dialing 211
Cumberland County: 24 Hour Hotline 207-774-HELP (4357) 
NAMI Maine‘s Support Line: 800-464-5767
Maine’s Domestic Violence Help Line:  866-834-HELP (4357)

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