Please take advantage of this thorough list of mental health resources within our community for both students and parents.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Biddeford’s Response Line for Help:
207-284-9020
- How to talk about COVID-19
- Helping children cope with stress during COVID 19
- Helping Children Cope – NASP article
- How to Talk to Kids About COVID – CDC
- 10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Virus- PBS
- Talking to Kids About Coronavirus – Child Mind
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Return to School During COVID-19
- AAP: Age-Based Tips to Help Juggle Parenting & Working at Home During COVID-19
- Community Resources
SCHOOL SPECIFIC RESOURCES
CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL CALMING ROOM PreK-12
Pre-K-5:
- John F. Kennedy School – (207) 282-4134
- JFK Mindfulness Learning
- Social Worker Bryan Litchfield
- Resilience Coach Ashley Belanger
- Biddeford Primary School – (207) 282-8285
- School Counselor Wendy Leblanc
- Social Worker Colleen McGeoghegan
- Resilience Coach Andrew Young
- Biddeford Intermediate School – (207) 282-5957
- BIS School Counselor Newsletter
- Day One PDF Handout
- School Counselor Ally Lambert
- Resilience Coach Jessica Aberle
- Social Worker Ellen McKenzie
Grades 6-12:
- Biddeford Middle School – (207) 282-6400
- Biddeford Middle School Counselor’s Corner Website
- Day One PDF Handout
- School Counselor Angela Avery
- School Counselor Anna Gordon
- Resilience Coach Marleah Wentworth
- Social Worker Kristin Carlson
- Biddeford High School – (207) 282-1596
- Biddeford High School Student Support
- BRCOT Coping Resources for High School Students
- Day One PDF Handout
- School Counselor Jennifer Rowland
- School Counselor Travis Roy
- School Counselor Dolores Charest
- Resilience Coach Dave Nelson
- Social Worker Donna Maguire
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Support is available by contacting one of the hotlines listed below.
If you have a serious and immediate safety concern, please call 9-1-1.
Mental Health Resources
- Maine State Crisis Hotline 1-888-568-1112 PDF from BMS
- DHHS Crisis Hotlines
- Crisis Text Line 741741
- NAMI Maine https://www.namimaine.org/
- Depression – National Institute of Mental Health
- Suicide Prevention App
- Substance Use Resources
Referrals to Therapists
- Spurwink Therapist Referrals
- KidsPeace Behavioral Support
- Gateway Community Services-Counseling and Case Management
- Sweetser-Services for Children and Families
- Grief Support
- Biddeford Therapist Listing
LGBTQ+ Support
Bullying Prevention
Coping Skills
- Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
- Stress Management Tips
- Helping Kids Handle Emotions
- Helping Kids Identify Emotions
- Coping Strategies for Kids
- Helping Anxious Kids
Mindfulness & Yoga
- JFK Mindfulness Learning
- Deep Breathing Exercise
- Grounding Breathing Exercise
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Practice Mindfulness
- Mindfulness For Kids & Their Adults – Mind Yeti
Parenting Resources
- Kids First
- Families Change
- Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster
- Mental Health, Let’s Talk About It!
- Be the Best Parent You Can Be
- Support for parents of children with behavioral health needs
- Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS
- Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind
- Parents Helping Parents: a resource for students with special needs
Pre-K-5 Specific:
- Parenting App to help manage common challenges
- Help! My kids are fighting!
- Julia Cook: Books that target common behaviors
- Day One PDF Handout
6-12 Specific:
- Family Questions Activity
- Mental Health Resources for Parents of Adolescents and Young Adults
- Day One PDF Handout
Domestic Violence
- Maine Domestic Violence Hotline 1-866-834-HELP (4357)
- Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
- Caring Unlimited: 24-hour helpline:207-324-1802
- Partners for Peace: 24-hour helpline: 1-800-863-9909
- Through These Doors: Support, planning, referrals, resources: 207-874-1973
- Violence No More Inc: Helpline, Support, planning, counseling, referrals: 207-283-8574
- 211: Referrals for a wide variety of resources including domestic violence assistance
Recovery
MENTAL HEALTH APPS
- Breathe2Relax (Free; iOS and Android)
- Mind Shift (Free; iOS and Android)
- Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM) (Free; iOS and Android)
- CBT Thought Record Diary (Free; iOS and Android)
- Happify (Free; iOS and Android)