15 verified resources.
15 Resources
1. NAMI Maine — Free
National Alliance on Mental Illness Maine chapter offering free education, peer and family support groups, a helpline, and advocacy statewide. Fathers navigating their own mental health or supporting a child, partner, or family member can call 207-622-5767 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or email info@namimaine.org. No diagnosis is required to participate; staff connect callers to local group meetings, classes, and trained peer volunteers.
207-622-5767 · 1 Bangor St, Augusta, ME 04330 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
2. Maine DHHS – Behavioral Health — Free
State office overseeing publicly funded mental health and substance use services, including community provider networks and crisis programs. Fathers seeking treatment, information on MaineCare behavioral health coverage, or complaint resolution can call 207-287-2595 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and any treatment history to intake with a contracted provider for the fastest connection.
207-287-2595 · 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Maine — Free
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support with trained counselors available by phone, text, or chat. Fathers in emotional distress, having thoughts of suicide, or worried about a loved one can dial or text 988 any time. Counselors listen, de-escalate, and connect callers to local crisis teams and ongoing mental health resources in Maine. Calls are free and no insurance or identification is needed to use the line.
988 · 24/7 · Visit Website
4. Community Health & Counseling – Bangor — Paid
Mental health, case management, and home care services across eastern Maine, with outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, and children's services. Fathers and families can call 207-947-0366 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule intake at the Cedar Street office. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and a list of current medications. MaineCare and most commercial insurance are accepted.
207-947-0366 · 42 Cedar St, Bangor, ME 04401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
5. Sweetser – Saco — Paid
Behavioral health provider serving southern Maine with outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, school-based programs, and crisis response. Fathers and children can call 207-294-4580 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule intake at the Brunswick clinic. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and any prior treatment records. Sweetser accepts MaineCare and most commercial plans and offers telehealth appointments when available.
207-294-4580 · 329 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
6. Kennebec Behavioral Health — Paid
Outpatient mental health agency serving central Maine with counseling, psychiatric medication management, substance use treatment, and community support. Fathers can call 207-873-2136 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule intake at the Waterville office. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and a list of medications. MaineCare and most commercial insurance are accepted, and sliding-scale options may be available for uninsured clients.
207-873-2136 · 67 Eustis Pkwy, Waterville, ME 04901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
7. Spurwink – Portland — Paid
Multi-service mental health and family support agency offering outpatient therapy, child and adolescent programs, in-home services, and educational programs across southern Maine. Fathers can call 207-871-1200 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to begin intake at the Riverside Street office. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and any prior records. MaineCare and commercial insurance are accepted for most service lines.
207-871-1200 · 899 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
8. Crisis & Counseling Centers – Augusta — Paid
Crisis intervention, mobile response, and outpatient mental health and substance use services for the Augusta region. Fathers in distress or seeking ongoing therapy can call 207-626-3448 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for intake or use the mobile crisis line after hours. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and a list of medications. Services include counseling, psychiatric medication management, and peer support.
207-626-3448 · 10 Caldwell Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
9. Tri-County Mental Health – Lewiston — Paid
Outpatient mental health counseling, case management, and psychiatric services for Androscoggin County residents. Fathers can call 207-783-9141 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule intake at the Lisbon Street clinic. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and prior treatment records if available. Services include individual, family, and group therapy, and MaineCare plus most commercial insurance plans are accepted.
207-783-9141 · 1155 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
10. Community Counseling Center – Portland — Paid
Sliding-scale outpatient mental health services in Portland, providing individual, couples, and family therapy from licensed and supervised clinicians. Fathers can call 207-874-1030 Mon-Fri 8am-7pm to begin intake at the Forest Avenue office. Fees are based on income and household size, and staff work with uninsured clients. Bring photo ID and recent pay stubs or tax return to establish the fee rate.
207-874-1030 · 343 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101 · Mon-Fri 8am-7pm
11. Acadia Hospital – Bangor — Paid
Inpatient psychiatric care and crisis stabilization hospital on the Northern Light campus in Bangor, accepting admissions 24/7 for adults, adolescents, and children. Fathers or family members can call 207-973-6100 for emergency evaluation or physician referral. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, medication list, and emergency contacts. Outpatient step-down programs are available after discharge.
207-973-6100 · 268 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401 · 24/7 admissions
12. York County Counseling Services — Paid
Outpatient mental health counseling serving families and individuals across southern Maine from the Sanford office. Fathers can call 207-282-1500 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule intake for individual, couples, or family therapy. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and any prior treatment records. MaineCare and most commercial insurance are accepted, and clinicians offer both in-person and telehealth sessions.
207-282-1500 · 494 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
13. Penobscot Community Health – Behavioral Health — Paid
Integrated behavioral health services embedded in community health centers around Bangor, offering therapy, psychiatric medication management, and substance use treatment. Fathers can call 207-992-9200 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule intake at the Union Street site. Bring photo ID, insurance or MaineCare card, and a medication list. Sliding-scale fees and MaineCare coverage make services accessible to uninsured patients.
207-992-9200 · 1012 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
14. Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter – Waterville Mental Health — Free
Mental health and case management support for individuals experiencing homelessness in central Maine. Fathers staying at or connected to the Waterville shelter can speak with onsite staff or call 207-872-0129 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Services include linkage to therapy, psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and benefits. Photo ID helps with referrals, but outreach staff can assist clients without identification.
207-872-0129 · 19 Colby St, Waterville, ME 04901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
15. Waban Projects – Sanford — Paid
Behavioral health, residential, educational, and day habilitation services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in southern Maine. Fathers of children or adult dependents with disabilities can call 207-324-7955 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to learn about intake. Bring diagnostic documentation, MaineCare card, and IEP or support plan. Services are primarily funded through MaineCare and state contracts.
207-324-7955 · 3 Morrell St, Sanford, ME 04073 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website