National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF MAINE

Find Help. Find Hope.

Mission & History

NAMI Maine is largest grassroots, peer (consumer) - and family- run non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illness.

NAMI National began in 1979NAMI Maine developed in 1984, support

groups in Maine started prior to that

Key Beliefs

Mental Illnesses are illnesses like any otherStigma is real and has terrible consequencesPeople who have a mental illness (peers) and

families alike are essential to the recovery processFamily and peer education and support make

substantial differences in outcomesWith appropriate treatment, services and supports,

people can and do recover from mental illness

What NAMI Maine Does

Support Education Advocacy

Peer and Family ~ Support Groups

Peer and Family ~ Education

Recovery

WorkbookGroup Education Course

Peer Education

Peer and Family ~ Information and Referral

NAMI Maine Toll Free Helpline

1-800-464-5767 Any question related to mental health or co-occurring substance use

Peer and Family

Family Respite ProgramOffers approximately 192 hours of respite

care per year for families with children under 18 who have developmental or behavioral issues.

Families can choose their own provider (family member, friend, etc) if eligible. 

Providers become per diem NAMI employees. 

Criminal Justice

IF YOU NEED TO CALL 911, ASK IF A CIT TRAINED OFFICER IS AVAILABLE 

CITCrisis Intervention Team TrainingA one-week training for law enforcement, corrections, and other first responders. Building relationships in the community.

Outsider Art Rental and Sales

Corrections

Sequential Intercept Model Mapping To help communities improve how they respond to

people with justice system and mental health system involvement

Online Education

Family and Consumer Perspectives with Consent Decree and Regulations

Family and Consumer Perspectives and RecoveryUnderstanding DepressionOut of the ShadowsFree Webisodes (go to www.namimaine.org, click

on the education tab)

Certificates of Completion available

Suicide Prevention

1-day Gatekeeper Training for suicide preventionAwareness presentationsLifelines Program for schoolsTransition Lessons for HS seniorsMiddle School LessonsSuicide Assessment and Prevention training for

cliniciansWork with rural Primary Care ProvidersFor information on all training programs:

www.ccsme.org/train/suicideprevention

Suicide Prevention

Survivors Speakers Bureau

Beyond the Basics of Suicide Prevention Annual Conference March 21, 2013

Resources

Resources NIMH Outreach Partner

Brochures Research Clinical Trials

Website www.namimaine.org

Advocacy

One-on-One via helpline and support groupsState Level – Legislature

Special Events

Form a Walk Team

NAMI National

Support Education Advocacy ResearchWebsite: www.nami.orgInformation Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)NAMI StigmaBustersNAMIWalksAdvocacyNational Convention

NAMI National

Resources for Professionals

Missing Persons Support

NAMI National

Child and Adolescent Action Center

Legal Support

Veterans Resource Center

Multicultural Action Center

NAMI National

1 Bangor StreetAugusta, Maine 04330

1(800)464-5767http://www.namimaine.org

Depression & Anxiety

The following slides were adapted from NIMH brochures For more information and resources on mental illness

contact: NAMI Maine

1-800-464-5767info@namimaine.org

For training on mental health issues contact: Carrie Horne, Training Director, NAMI Maine

chorne@namimaine.org

DepressionAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s

Feeling sad or “empty”Feeling hopeless, irritable, anxious, or angryFeelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessnessLoss of interest in work, family, once pleasurable

activities, including sexFeeling very tiredNot able to concentrate or remember detailsNot being able to sleep or sleeping too muchOvereating, or not wanting to eat at allThoughts of suicide, suicide attemptsAches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems

How you can help someone who’s depressed

Adapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s

Help them find a doctor/therapist & make an appointment

Talk to them, listen carefully and offer hope.Never ignore comments about suicide, connect them to

help (call their doctor, therapist, call the crisis hotline 1-888-568-1112 or 911).

Invite them for walks, outings and other activities. Provide assistance in getting to appointments.Encourage them to report medication concerns.Remind them that with time and treatment the

depression will lift.

Anxiety DisordersAdapted from NIMH Depression Brochure s

Include the following disorders: Panic Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Social phobias Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Each anxiety disorder has different symptoms, but all the symptoms cluster around excessive, irrational fear and dread.

Effective therapies are available. Get help.

Resources

1-888-568-1112 statewide mental health crisis hotline

2-1-1 Maine Toll free Maine Resource Directory of health and human

services1-800-222-1222 – Poison Control Center

Overdose or PoisoningNAMI Maine

Helpline: 1-800-464-5767 Support Groups Family-to-Family Education Course Resource materials