Mental health is a vital part of aging well, and facing emotional challenges is far more common than you might think. Effective support is available through our partner organizations and hotline services, and reaching out is a strong, positive step toward feeling better.
Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC)
AMHC is the largest behavioral healthcare provider in the region, offering integrated mental health, substance use, crisis, and recovery services across Aroostook, Hancock, and Washington counties. Their services include care coordination, mental health treatment for adults and children, crisis assessment and safety planning, and community support services. Most insurances are accepted, and a sliding fee schedule based on family size and income is available — no one is denied services due to an inability to pay.
To access services, call the AMHC Referral Center at 1-800-244-6431 or visit the AMHC website.
Visit the AMHC Website988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7/365 support for anyone experiencing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or any kind of emotional pain. You can call, text, or chat online with trained, judgment-free counselors who are ready to listen and help — you are not alone.
To reach the Lifeline, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Learn more from the National Council on Aging: There's Always Someone to Turn To: How the 988 Lifeline Can Help Older People.
Visit the 988 Lifeline WebsiteROGER Wellness Service for Veterans
ROGER is a free, confidential wellness service for U.S. veterans and service members, focused on suicide prevention and mental health support. The ROGER team of licensed, highly trained counselors — many of whom have served in the military or are military family members — provides virtual mental health counseling and safety planning tailored to the unique experiences of those who have served. As an independent organization, ROGER does not report to the DoD or VA, protecting your clearance, career, and chain of command.
To get connected to care, visit goroger.org.
Visit the ROGER Website