Teen Support | Brain leaks and musings by "Mr. Boomsma," educator and author

NAMI Maine recently announced two programs designed to help young people through these challenging times.

Starting August 5, 2020, NAMI is hosting a Young Adult Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals ages 16-24 struggling with their mental health! This group will be hosted via Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. You can learn more about this and many other support groups at www.namimaine.org/RemoteSupportGroups.

Teens can talk about their feelings and get support from another young person 7 days a week through the Teen Text Support Line at (207) 515-8398. The Text Line is staffed by individuals under 23 years of age and is designed for young adults ages 14 – 20 years old. The Support Line is available every day 12 pm – 10 pm.

Please note, the Teen Text Support Line is not a crisis line. If you believe that you or someone you know could be in crisis, please do not hesitate to connect with these local and national resources:

Maine’s Statewide Crisis Line: (888) 568-1112 (call or text)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
(or online chat here)
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Remember, you do not have to be suicidal to call or text. Getting support early is the right thing to do and the information you share with the crisis worker will remain confidential unless your safety is in question.

Lots of things are different right now for teens in Maine due to COVID-19, and that can feel overwhelming. It’s important for Maine’s teens to talk about their feelings and get support from another young person.

You are not alone!
Send the Teen Text Support Line a text at (207) 515-8398.

We’re here for you every day from 12pm – 10pm. This peer support text line is for youth 14-20 years old and staffed by individuals between 19 – 23 years of age.

Please note, the Teen Text Support Line is not a crisis line.
If you believe that you or someone you know could be in crisis, please do not hesitate to connect with these local and national resources:

Maine’s Statewide Crisis Line: (888) 568-1112 (call or text)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (or online chat here)
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Brain leaks and musings by "Mr. Boomsma," educator and author

Tag Archives: Teen Support

Youth Resources

NAMI Maine Launches teen text support line

Walter Boomsma (“Mr. Boomsma”) writes on a wide array of topics including personal development, teaching and learning. Course information is also available here!