In this episode of NAMI Maine talks, join Julianne as she sits down with the clinical director of Assistance Plus! Learn about the work that they do for Mainers across the state. Listen in, as Deanne Ochoa-Durrell talks about the work they do for Mainers across the lifespan; from youth support, to in-home care, Assistance Plus is there for Maine! https://www.assistanceplus.com/https://www.facebook.com/assistanceplusllc

In celebration of International Youth Day, Deanna and Delaney from NAMI Maine’s Youth Education team sit down to spotlight the strength, bravery, and resilience of young people who are leading the charge in equipping their communities with the tools to support those with mental health challenges.

From NAMI Maine Youth Education’s team Rooted in Strength summer event to our upcoming back-to-school campaign, this episode dives into how we hope to celebrate the youth who are stepping up as changemakers and to empower those who wish to know more about supporting their own and their friends' mental well-being.

We start by talking about why International Youth Day is important to us and the unique stressors young people face today. Then we chatted about what’s in our Wellness Toolkit for managing back-to-school transitions. Lastly, we mentioned our back-to-school campaign, Rooted in Strength: Growing in Resilience aims to help students and schools kick off the 2025–26 year with mental wellness in mind. Whether you're a student, educator, or parent, we hope you tune in and hear something that helps you grow your strengths this back-to-school season!

#RootedInStrength #GrowingInResilience #InternationalYouthDay #BackToSchool #YouthMentalHealth #NAMImaine

Join Deanna and Jill from NAMI Maine in this month’s special episode of #NAMIMaineTalks 🎧 catch up with us as we sit down with Karin Heim, Mental Health Coordinator at OUT Maine. OUT Maine works to help strengthen the LGBTQ+ community in the state. From counseling for parents, teachers, and care givers, to queer youth and organizing events across the state, learn about all of the work that OUT Maine does for our community.

*PLUS… Join Us at the Hollowell Pride event Saturday, June 7th & many more across the state this month!

Hosts: Deanna Plaisted (Program Coordinator for Youth Education at NAMI Maine) & Jill Henderson (NAMI Maine’s Associate Director of Development & Communication)

Special Guest: Karen Heim (OUT Maine’s Mental Health Coordinator)

Learn More (Helpful Links):

OUT Maine - https://www.outmaine.org/about/
LGBTQ+ Resources - https://namimaine.org/lgbtq/

Teen & Young Adult Support - https://namimaine.org/teentextline/

Mental Health Events in ME - https://namimaine.org/events/

In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988

#PrideMonth2025 #MentalHealth #OUTMaine #LGBTQ+ #PrideCommunity #HOPE #TiedToAwareness #Resources #StrongerTogether #ReachOut #Maine #MentalHealthMattersToME