As we wrap up 211 Maine Month, we want to give another shoutout to our amazing #Team211. No matter where you are in Maine, or when you're ready to ask for help, 211 Specialists are there! #211MaineMonth

Looking for a way to get involved in your community? York County CERT is looking for new members to assist with planning for, responding to, & recovering from disasters & emergency incidents. For more info & to register: forms.gle/Rx686JdqDFDuNq… #yorkcountyema #volunteer #cert

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month⁠. NAMIMaine.org offers various programs, including support groups and resources for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Reach Out! 🫶 We are here for YOU⁠ ⁠ #SelfInjuryAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #NAMIMaine

Floods can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Maine. Know your risk and learn more here: maine.gov/mema/hazards/n… Maine Dept of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry

💙💚 You’ve faced challenges before, and you’ll get through this too. 💚💙 If things feel heavy right now, you're not alone. The NAMI HelpLine is here to listen, support, and connect you with resources that can help. 📞 Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) 💬 Text "HELPLINE" to 62640

On March 6, 2025 there was a spike in reported opioid overdoses in Aroostook and Washington Counties. Need help with a substance use disorder? Contact a health care provider or visit knowyouroptions.me. Also use this site to find resources and naloxone in your area.

Flood Safety Awareness Week - Flood Insurance Flood insurance takes 30 days to go into effect. Consider purchasing flood insurance now - before it's too late. If your home floods, be sure to document all the damage for your claim. #LNEMA #FloodSafetyAwarenessWeek

Everyone can play a role in #SuicidePrevention. Save & share this graphic to offer support to those who may be struggling. If someone is showing any of the warning signs, urge them to contact a mental health professional or #988Lifeline #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay

If you're struggling, you're not alone. Whatever you're feeling, you deserve support and help. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—free, confidential, and available 24/7. #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline

We can't control the weather, but we can have pre-identified safe places during times of extreme weather. #LNEMA #SevereWeatherAwareness

Parents are often their child’s first and most important teachers. Maine Families Home Visitors support this by using the Parents as Teachers curriculum during home visits to promote children’s growth and development. Learn more at mainefamilies.org.

If you’re looking for resources for mental health or substance misuse challenges, help is available. Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

Clean boilers and furnaces. Make sure your boiler or furnace is cleaned and serviced annually by qualified personnel for optimum efficiency. Cleaning makes the heating system safer and much more efficient and makes it last longer. For more tips, go to bit.ly/4iF3sM8

Maine Families Home Visiting has been providing support and guidance to Maine families for 25 years! Thank you for all your work and thanks to all the home visitors helping people across Maine.

Did you know you can text 9-1-1 if you are unable to call? Calling is always, best, but texting can be used when calling is not an option: youtube.com/watch?v=VmUZQQ…

Sharing your struggles shows strength! 💪 Your story can empower and give strength and hope to others. Join our Mental Health Awareness Month initiative: “In Every Story, There’s Strength” 💙 Share this post & consider donating to our cause today! namimaine.org/donate/

Time to consider some hot weather safety for your pets. ✅ Always provide fresh water ✅ Keep walks short & avoid midday heat ✅ Never leave pets in parked cars ✅ Watch for signs of heatstroke: excessive panting, drooling, or lethargy

Stay cool and #BeatTheHeat with these tips👇👇👇 💧Stay hydrated ☀️Avoid being in the sun too long 👴Check on elderly family & neighbors 🚗Never leave kids or pets unattended in your car Know how to identify these heat related illnesses and follow NWS Gray for weather updates.

Spread the Word! 💬 In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988 Take care of yourself, a friend, a loved one, or your community by sharing information about 988 before a crisis happens. 988maine.com

The heat is on! Today was a hot one and Interior York County is under a heat advisory tomorrow from 11am-8pm. This is not the first of the season, but here are some reminders to help you stay safe and cool. Want weather alerts sent to you? Text YorkCountyAlerts to 226787.