Resource Corner
Meditation and mindfulness playlists and apps, recommended podcasts, books to consider, Maine-based groups and resources, and more.
Meditation and Mindfulness.
Apps:
Spotify Playlists:
Helpful Reads.
Books Related to Trauma:
The Body Keeps the Score - Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk (2014)
Workbook for The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in The Healing of Trauma, by Genie Reads (2021)
It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, by Mark Wolynn (2017)
Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation, by Janina Fisher (2017)
Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy, by Francine Shapiro (2013)
Tune Into a Podcast.
Shrink Chicks: Listen on Spotify, or visit the website
Holistic Trauma Healing: Listen on Spotify, or visit the website
Unlocking Us: Listen on Spotify, or visit the website
Beyond Trauma: Listen on Spotify, or visit the website
LGBTQIA2S+ Resources.
Maine Family Planning - Holds a database of Gender Affirmative Care for both surgical and nonsurgical options including estheticians, hair stylists, massage therapists, lawyers, tattoo artists, etc. who are all LGBTQ+ safe spaces. https://mainefamilyplanning.org/gender-affirming-healthcare/
OUT Maine; Support, Educate, Empower (Rockland) - Hosts a youth group on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30pm to 5:00 pm for LGBTQIA2S+ youth from 12 to 22 years of age. For more information contact lane@outmaine.org
Portland Outright - Weekly and monthly meetings for youth of all ages. For more information contact portlandoutright@gmail.com, visit the Facebook page facebook.com/portlandoutright or call (207) 558-2429
MaineTransNet (Bangor, Brunswick, Dover-Foxcroft, Lewiston, Portland, Sanford, Waterville, & Biddeford) - In Portland there are weekly trans drop-ins on Wednesday’s from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. There are support groups, trans only meetings, ally meetings, age specific groups, and many more. Their website also holds information related to suicide prevention, gender affirmative needs such as name and gender marker changes and finding an affirmative provider for medical or mental health needs. For more information go to mainetransnet.org or call (207) 370-0359
Trans Youth Equality Network (Portland) - Provides education, advocacy, and support groups to youth, their families and allies. For more information call (207) 478-4087 or email contact@transyouthequality.org
LGBTQ Services and the Rainbow Resource Center (University of Maine Orono) - A safe space on the University of Maine’s campus for LGBTQIA2S+ students and allies. Room 224 in the Memorial Union where you can do homework, hangout, and meet new people. For more information email robert.jackson@maine.edu or call (207) 581-9517
PFLAG – Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (Portland) - Monthly meeting. Learn more at pflagportlandmaine.org
The Trevor Project - Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA2S+ youth through online services, text, chat, or call. thetrevorproject.org
It Gets Better - Texting, and calling line for support in crisis or immediate help. Database with over 1,100 services around the country. itgetsbetter.org
Compass - Database of health care providers and support groups across the country. compassftm.org/resources.html
Helpful Phone Numbers
Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
Intentional Peer Support Helpline: 1-866-771-WARM (9276)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Option: Text “home” or “hello” to 741741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-834-HELP (4357)
Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Child Protective Services: 1-800-452-1999
Adult Protective Services: 1-800-624-8404
If you are not sure who to call, dial 2-1-1 (or 1-877-463-6207 when out of state) to get connected to statewide services and programs. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember 24-hour number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.