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A guide to realizing if

your child is at-risk, displaying 

self-destructive behaviors, and

needs your help and intervention.

 

 

Struggling Teens

Call Now!    1-866-620-1418

Learn more how Total Transformation, an at-home program for parents, can help your troubled and struggling teen and heal your family

 

 

What are the possible causes of ADD/ADHD behavior?

 

Will being ADOPTED make adolescence  harder for my child?

 

How can I deal with the ANGER

 in our family?

 

Is my teen's BEHAVIOR just normal teenage rebellion?

 

What do parents and teachers need to know about BULLYING?

 

How do I find a THERAPIST for my teen?

 

What is EMOTIONAL ABUSE?

 

How can I help my OVERWEIGHT

daughter?

 

How do I find a good OUTDOOR PROGRAM for my teen?

 

Help!  My teen is a RUNAWAY

 

My teen is cutting.  What do I need to know about  SELF-INJURY?

 

What is 'normal' teen SEXUAL BEHAVIOR and what is cause for concern?

 

How can I help my teen adjust to our STEPFAMILY?

 

What are the signs of TEEN DRINKING and SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

 

 

 

Step-by-step program to help improve your child's focus and behavior at school and at home

1-866-620-1418 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Help in MAINE

Helping Resources in Maine

 

Maine Information  -  Hotlines & Helplines

Programs & Services  -  Helping Resources in Maine

 

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AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

 

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Maine Information  -  Programs & Services in Maine

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Practical Help, Real Answers

for Adoptive & Foster Parents

The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide: Help Your Child Heal From Trauma & Loss

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Hotlines & Helplines

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Domestic Abuse Hotline for Men & Women

1-888-7-HELPLINE

1-888-743-5754

 

Maine Domestic Violence Hotline

1-866-834-4357

 

Maine Health Care Helpline

1-800-965-7476

 

Maine Parent Talkline

1-800-249-5506  M-F 9 am-4 pm

 

Maine Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-871-7741

1-888-458-5599  TTY

 

Maine STD / AIDS Hotline

1-800-851-2437

 

Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline

1-888-568-1112

 

Maine Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

Maine Warm Line

7 days a week, 5 pm-8 am

This is not a crisis line or hotline,

but rather a place to talk and be listened to.

1-866-771-9276

207-772-9276   Greater Portland area

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-621-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Poison Hotline

1-800-222-1222

1-877-299-4447   TTY

 

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Report Suspected Child Abuse in Maine

1-800-452-1999

207-287-9490

 

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning centers in Maine

for young men & women, ages 17 and over

1-866-800-9517

 

SHELTERWOOD

Christian therapeutic boarding school

for teen boys and girls,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-584-5005

 

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20.

with year-round enrollment

417-546-4171

 

ACADEMY AT SISTERS

Therapeutic boarding school

for girls, ages 13-18

Watch the video!

1-800-910-0412

 

 

Helping Resources in Maine

 

 

 

Asperger's Association of New England

617-393-3824

Provides a variety of programs and services for individuals with Asperger Syndrome, their families, friends, and professionals.  Visit Special Education.

 

Autism Society of Maine

1-800-273-5200

Information, education, support groups, and advocacy services.  Visit Asperger Syndrome.

 

Brain Injury Association of Maine

1-800-275-1233

Prevention, education, advocacy, support.  Visit Family Health.

 

Disability Rights Center of Maine

1-800-452-1948

Advances and enforces the rights of individuals with disabilities through information, referral, legal representation, and special projects.  Visit Special Education.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Maine

1-877-208-4029

207-465-7700  Oakland

Advocacy, support, and education.  Visit ADD & ADHD and Learning Disabilities.

 

Maine Child Abuse Action Network

207-780-5863

Provides education on the identification, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.  Visit Abuse and Neglect.

 

Maine Children's Alliance

207-623-1868
Collects the voices and data of various organizations, develops, promotes and advocates a substantive strategic plan including desired outcomes to insure positive change for children and their families.  Visit Adolescence.

 

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault

1-800-871-7741  24 Hour Crisis & Support Line

207-626-0034  Augusta

MECASA works toward ending sexual violence by providing public policy advocacy, assistance to Maine's sexual assault support centers, public awareness and prevention activities, and statewide training.  Visit Abuse: Sexual and Teen Dating Violence.

 

Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence

1-866-834-HELP  24 Hour Hotline

MCEDV mobilizes and coordinates community action through a statewide network of domestic violence programs and projects.  by focusing on public policy, education, and systems advocacy.  Visit Abuse and Teen Dating Violence.

 

Maine Parent Federation

1-800-870-7746

Provides information, support and training to parents and professionals through numerous grant-funded projects.  Visit Parenting Teens.

 

Maine Project Against Bullying

Information on the issue of bullying in Maine schools and  links to other resources relevant to this issue.  Read Bullying - What Parents & Teachers Should Know.

 

Maine Youth Suicide Prevention

1-800-499-0027

Information to youth, people working with youth, and the public in general, in regards to youth suicide in Maine.  Information and updates on the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Implementation Plan.  Visit Teen Suicide.

 

Mainely Men Against Violence and Sexism

207-778-9522  Farmington

Education, support, and activist organization for men working to put a stop to violence.  Twice-monthly meetings and e-mail community forum.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - NAMI Maine

1-800-464-5767

207-622-5767  Augusta

Dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illness. Services are provided both directly and through a statewide structure of local affiliates and support groups.  Visit Bipolar Disorder.

 

Southern Maine Parent Awareness

1-800-564-9696

207-324-2337  Wells

Information, support, and training opportunities to families in York and Cumberland counties who have children with special needs.  Visit Special Education.

 

Tourette Syndrome Association of Maine and New Hampshire

207-428-3040

Education of Tourette Syndrome and support for families and individuals who deal with it.  Visit Tourette Syndrome.

 

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