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Resources

Maine Resiliency Center

A community resiliency center has opened in the Peck building, welcoming both victims and community members impacted by the October 25th tragedy. Navigators are onsite who can help with navigating mental health support, fuel assistance, and more.

Hours
Monday – Friday, 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Location
Peck Building
26 Chapel Street, Lewiston, ME

Access from the 3rd floor of the parking garage on Chapel Street.

Phone
207-515-3930

Mental Health Resources

Community therapy and mental health services will be available at the Ramada through Sunday, October 29th, and at the One Lewiston Community Vigil. Additional ongoing resources include:

Looking for additional resources and not sure where to start? Call 211 or visit 211Maine.org.

Resources for Families

Looking for additional resources and not sure where to start? Call 211 or visit 211Maine.org.

Resources for Businesses

We know that repeated closures cost your business revenue. The LA Metro Chamber is coordinating with DECD and other parties to advocate for support to help you with your losses. We will need to identify impacted businesses and the impact to be able to dedicate funds from different sources.

We know you are a proud bunch, and are so grateful for our small business community. If you have been impacted, please respond to the short form below. We will follow up with you as resources become available. Track your losses and expenses during this time.

This resource is provided by the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

  • Dealing with Employees in Crisis – Options and Resources for Today’s Turbulent Times
  • Active Shooter training video – This training video demonstrates the three tactics you can use to keep yourself and others safe during an active shooter attack—run, hide, and fight.
  • Active Shooter How to Respond – This active shooter booklet provides information and resources for an active shooter situation and is was created US Department of Homeland Security.
  • Strategies for Preparing to Deal with Crisis in the Workplace – Employers are advised to implement a workplace violence prevention policy. In addition to prohibiting acts of violence at work, an effective policy should set procedures for employees to report threats.
  • Responding Prudently After a Workplace Shooting – When an event is chaotic, disruptive, traumatic and frightening for many workers, it may take some time to recover from the damage done to employee morale and to the physical building and business operations.