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Storm-related counseling available

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Posted 2025-01-30
Last Modified 2025-01-30

StrengthenME, a program of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, is offering free, confidential, and anonymous mental health and spiritual care services funded through by FEMA in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. These services are available to individuals, families, and groups in need of support.

One of the providers, Spiritual Care Services of Maine (SCS Maine), has trained chaplains available to speak remotely with anyone seeking to build resilience and hope as they prepare for the challenges ahead. SCS Maine also offers outreach services for groups, especially in industries concerned about how the upcoming winter might affect their livelihoods, morale, and overall well-being.

The chaplains at SCS Maine offer a compassionate, non-anxious presence for people of all faiths or no faith tradition. To request a call back from one of their chaplains, leave a message at (207) 261-5200 or complete the request form at www.scsmaine.org/requestachaplain.

If you’re interested in having a chaplain provide resilience training for your community group or workplace, please reach out to Jackie Thornton at jackie@scsmaine.org.

More resources are available at www.strengthenme.com/storm-response-resources/