NAMI was formed in 1977 when two mothers, each with a son with schizophrenia, met over lunch to discuss their shared experiences and challenges. At a second lunch the women decided to assemble people with similar concerns.
Their Mission: Through support, education, and advocacy NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the 1 in 4 Mainers who are affected by mental illness.
Danny speaks with Hannah Longley from NAMI Maine.
NAMI MAINE HELPLINE
The NAMI Maine Helpline is a mental health resource and referral line for peers, family members, friends, and professionals.
Open Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM.
800-464-5767, press 1
The NAMI Maine Helpline is NOT a crisis line. If you believe that you or someone you know could be in crisis, please call the statewide crisis line at (888) 568-1112. To report child abuse, call the child abuse hotline 1-800-452-1999. For elder abuse call 1-800-624-8404.
TEEN TEXT SUPPORT LINE
every day from 2pm – 10pm EST.
This peer support text line is for Maine youth 13 – 24 years old and is staffed by individuals 18 – 24.
Text at (207) 515 – 8398 (TEXT)
