A Community Resiliency Center in downtown Lewiston is set to open on Nov. 13.
The center will take over for the Family Assistance Center that has been providing services for the families of victims of the Oct. 25 mass shooting. The Family Assistance Center, which had been operating out of the Lewiston Armory, is due to shut down Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.
The Community Resiliency Center will be launched under the management of the Lewiston-based non-profit Community Concepts, according to a press release from the city.
The new center at 184 Main St. will provide services for victims, survivors, first responders and families impacted by the shootings.
According to the city, “every identified victim has been connected to a victim advocate who will continue to provide support services and resources to them and their families.”
More information will be released prior to the center’s opening, according to the city.
The following free, confidential resources are available for those who need immediate support:
Sweetser will have walk-in capacity for those seeking services and support, located at 217 Main St., Lewiston, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call or text 988: This suicide and behavioral health crisis hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained crisis specialists offering free, confidential support for anyone. Specialists also can respond by chat at 988lifeline.org. Information for the deaf and hard of hearing is available here, and the Maine Association for the Deaf has information on counseling and other support. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at www.veteranscrisisline.net.
Teens and young adults can text (207) 515-8398: The National Alliance on Mental Illness Teen Text Line connects youth with other youth to help them manage their challenges every day from noon to 10 p.m.
Calling 211 provides general information, including how to access behavioral health and social service resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information can also be found at 211maine.org.
Clinicians, educators and first responders can call 1-800-769-9819: The FrontLine WarmLine offers free support services to help these professionals manage the stress of responding to disasters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
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