ADDICTION / SUBSTANCES SUPPORT:

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 1-800-737-6237

Beals | Saturdays 7:00p (Community of Christ Church, 50 Church Street)
Columbia | Wednesdays 7:00p (Faith Methodist Church, 444 US Route 1)
Columbia | Thursdays 7:00p (Faith Methodist Church, 444 US Route 1)
Dennysville | Saturdays 6:00p (Housing Community Room, 200 Shipyard Road)
Lubec | Thursdays 7:00p (Regional Medical Center, 43 S. Lubec Road)
Machias | Sundays 7:30p (Community of Christ Church, 54 North Street)
Machias | Mondays 7:30p (Centre Street Congregational Church, 9 Centre Street)
Machias | Tuesdays 7:30p (St. Aidan’s Church, 72 Dublin Street)
Machias | Thursdays 6:00p (MacBride Building at Down East Community Hospital)
Machias | Fridays 7:30p (Community of Christ Church, 54 North Street)
Machias | Saturdays 10:00am (St. Aidan’s Church, 72 Dublin Street)
Milbridge | Mondays 7:00p (Congregational Church, 10 Bridge Street)
Pembroke | Sundays 7:30p (Grace Chapel, Leighton Point Road)
Whiting | Mondays 7:00p (Cobscook Friend Meeting House, Route 189)

Alcoholics Anonymous for Women only: 255-3243 or 271-8533

Machias | Saturdays 10a-11:00a (St. Aidan’s Church, 72 Dublin Street)

Al-anon: 733-2068 / 1-800-498-1844

For friends and family of alcohol users;
Lubec | Wednesdays 7pm (West Lubec Methodist Church, Route 189)

Arise Addiction Recovery Support Groups:

Support groups for substance users. Childcare is provided at every meeting unless noted.
Machias | Mondays 7p (271-7060), Christian Fellowship, 3 Davis Rd
Lubec | Tuesdays 7p (903) 371-1502 no childcare available, Christian Temple Church, 41 Main St
Cherryfield | Fridays 7p (669-5520), Church of the Open Bible, 559 Milbridge Rd

First Light Substance Awareness (Facebook group):

Facebook page aims to educate, support and provide programs and resources to Lubec area youth and their families

The Freeway – Christ Centered Recovery Meeting: (609) 600-7249

Calais | Tuesdays 6:30p, St. Croix Valley Calvary Chapel, 295 North St. (Childcare provided)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 271-8670

Machias | Wednesdays 7p-8p (St. Aidan’s Church, 72 Dublin Street)

Quit ME (Tobacco, Alcohol or other Substances):

Tobacco: 1-800-807-1230 / Alcohol or other Substances: 1-866-811-5695
You can call any of their helplines or submit an online referral for help.  This service offers a no pressure approach.  Whether you are ready to quit or just thinking about quitting they will offer different levels of information, support, or counseling.
For tobacco help, MaineCare covers nicotine replacement meds but if you do not have MaineCare the Helpline can cover the cost of either nicotine patches, gum or lozenges for up to 8 weeks if you enroll in their “multiple call option” plan.  Individuals can also re-enroll in this program every 6 months if needed.

AIDS/HIV SUPPORT:

Health Equity Alliance (formerly Down East AIDS Network): 255-5849

HIV Testing, Support & resources for living with HIV/AIDS

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT:

Alzheimer’s Support Group via Zoom: 1-800-432-7812 or 941-2865

Monthly meeting: every 3rd Thursday from 2:00pm – 3:30pm.  Call to sign up.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT:

Maine Families: 255-0481

We have four 4 certified lactation counselors on staff to provide breastfeeding support to new moms. Our counselors will work with moms one-on-one to help them recognize breastfeeding problems and ways to solve them.Our staff is available to work with Moms during their stay in OB after childbirth and can continue to work with them once they return home with their baby. Counselors can provide support in the home and over the phone, whichever is more convenient to moms.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT:

Caregiver Support Group:

For caregivers of family members or friends, and for hospice workers. Email: lking@mainevets.org for more information.
Machias | 1st Friday of the month 2:00 – 4:00p (at Machias Veteran’s Home)

Caregivers Facebook Group

A private facebook group for caregivers in Washington County – both informal and professional caregivers welcome.  Our goal is for this group to provide a platform for caregivers to talk to each other, ask questions, offer solutions based on experience with similar challenges, and point to helpful resources.

CANCER SUPPORT:

Breast Cancer Support Group: 454-0501 / 952-2050

Calais | 4th Saturday of month 10am (at Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main St, first floor conference room). Meeting by Zoom may be arranged upon request.

Downeast Hospice Cancer Support Group: 726-5087 / 664-0339

Eastport | 3rd Thursday of month 1p—2:30p (at Eastport Medical Center, 30 Boynton St.)
Harrington | 4th Thursday of month 1p—2:30p (at Harrington Health Center, Route 1)
Lubec | 1st Friday of month 1p—2:30p (at Lubec Medical Center, 43 S. Lubec Road)
Machias | 2nd Friday of month 1p—2:30p (at St. Aidan’s Church, 72 Dublin Street)

Prostate Cancer Support Group: 664-0339 or 949-0290

This monthly group is open to men diagnosed with prostate cancer that are seeking a community of support and understanding. The group also offers a great opportunity for men wanting to provide insight and mentorship for others.
Zoom | 4th Tuesday of month 3p – 4:30pm
To register call: 207-664-0339 or 207-949-0290, email: info@bethwrightcancercenter.org

DOMESTIC ABUSE & TRAUMA SUPPORT:

Next Step DV Women’s Support Groups: 255-4934

Machias | Tuesdays 12 noon (call for location information)
Calais | Tuesdays 5p—6p  (call for location information)

Downeast Sexual Assault Services Support: 1-800-871-7741 (24/7)

24 Hour Support Line. DE Sexual Assault Services offers support group services to assist victims and significant others of sexual assault. Support group services are confidential (call for dates, times & location information)

The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MeCASA): 1-800-871-7741

Statewide Sexual Assault Support Line: 24-Hour phone support, toll-free from anywhere in Maine.

GRIEF / LOSS SUPPORT:

Grief Support Group: 454-3141 or 454-0407

Drop-in occasionally or come each session, the support group is for anyone struggling with loss or grief. Different grief topics and strategies will be addressed each session as well as coping techniques.
Calais | 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6—8p (Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main Street, Calais)

HEPATITIS C SUPPORT:

Hepatitis C Support Group: 255-5849

A new support group hosted by Health Equity Alliance at the Downeast Machias Recovery Center.  For more information contact: Arielle Metcalf at arielle@mainehealthequity.org
Machias (11 Free Street, Machias)

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT:

Recovery Support Group:

NAMI Connection is a peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, with trained groups leaders who have been through similar struggles. Be heard & get what you need.

Zoom | Every Tuesday  6p – 7:30pm
Online Access / Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81773063284?pwd=RjhraUIzU3FWV1phZHR0WWxKQmtTdz09
Meeting ID: 817 7306 3284
Passcode: 414340
Phone: 646-558-8656

Zoom | Every Wednesday  6:30p – 8:00pm
Online Access / Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81392365062
Meeting ID: 813 9236 5062
Phone: 301-715-8592

Zoom | 3rd Thursday of the month  6:30p – 8:00pm
Online Access / Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81789679516?pwd=V0ZWVUoyeFlzMTYzUnBBNVR5bk5Ydz09
Meeting ID: 817 8967 9516
Passcode: 658129
Phone: 929-205-6099

Family Support Group:

For any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition… NAMI’S Family Support Group helps you gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. These meetings follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to learn and be heard.

Zoom | 4th Monday of the month  6:00p – 7:30pm
Online Access / Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84909040263
Meeting ID: 849 0904 0263
Phone: 646-558-8656

Zoom | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month  6:30p – 8:00pm
Online Access / Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82463328767
Meeting ID: 824 6332 8767
Phone: 646-558-8656

 

PARENTING SUPPORT:

“Ask us Anything” Group (Maine Parent Federation): 588-1933 or 1-800-870-7746

A general forum for parents of children with special needs to ask questions about anything!  Join alongside MPF staff, community members, and families to meet and have your questions heard. We will have the option of one-to-one breakout rooms for more private questions and personal preferences. Occurs on the last Tuesday of each month 12p-1pm.  Please register with this link.https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOCqqzsuE9QllHV5ECWAZKty01TqHUhZ
Zoom | last Tuesday of the month 12:00pm

Bumps and Babies:

A place of support for all moms and caregivers during pregnancy and postpartum
Machias | 1st Thursday of the month 10:00am (Porter Memorial Library)
Contact LeAnne for more information: doulaleanne7@gmail.com

Foster/Adoptive Parenting Group: 1-800-833-9786

Foster, grandparents, relatives… raising children; Childcare is provided
Machias | 1st Friday of month 5:30p—7p

Foster/Kinship and Adoptive Families Support Group: 271-3201

Machias | 2nd Tuesday of month 6:30pm (Dunkin Donuts, no children under 1 years old)

GEAR Parent/Caregiver Support Group: 1-800-264-9224

Weekly support group for parents or caregivers of children or youth with emotional / behavioral concerns. Call to register and learn more information.
Support groups held weekly via Webinar | Monday eves 7-8p & Wednesdays 1-2p

Lean On Me: 598-8066

Support group for parents with special needs children of all ages and diagnosis, focusing on advocating for your child.
Milbridge | 1st Tuesday of month 6:30pm (Women’s Health Resource Library)

Parenting in Recovery Support: 255-8273

This unique group meets Tuesdays in Calais and Wednesday in Machias! This supportive, parent led group shares the challenges and successes of raising your children while in treatment and recovery. Click here to register before attending.
Calais | Every Tuesday 12:00p (Calais Recovery Center, 311 Main St.)
Machias | Every Wednesday 12:00p (Machias Recovery Center, 11 Free St.)

Parents of Sexually Abused Children: 1-866-871-7741

24 hour hotline for support services

VETERAN’S SUPPORT:

Combat Veteran’s Support Group: 255-6535

Machias | Mondays 9—10:30a