Elevate Program | Resources & Info

Here for you, LifeFlight.

The Elevate Program is for the staff and crew of LifeFlight of Maine. The resources on this page are intended for you. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Beth Andrews.

For immediate assistance:

• Contact Beth Andrews, LCSW, LADC, at bandrews@lifeflightmaine.org or 207-650-2011.
• Or, contact a member of the Peer Support Team.

Peer Support Team Members

* Peer Support Team leader

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Resources

988 Lifeline

If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: call 988.

Suicide Hotline

Call 800-273-8255.

Suicide Textline

Text HOME to 741741 — This service is free and offers 24/7 mental health support.

Statewide Crisis Support

Call 1-888-568-1112 — This statewide crisis number for mental health emergencies offers telephonic crisis intervention, referral information, as well as support for non-English speakers and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Here To Help Maine

Heretohelpmaine.com offers crisis resources and a 24/7 hotline that is free and confidential.

Maine Front Line/Warm Line

Call 207-221-8196 or text 898-211 — This service is for EMS professionals in Maine. More information is available at www.maine.gov/ems/healthy.

NAMI Helpline

Call 800-464-5767, ext. 1 — The NAMI Helpline is a safe and confidential mental health service for peers, law enforcement, professionals, friends and family members. It provides support, education and advocacy for anyone with questions about mental health concerns. The NAMI Helpline is available Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

FAST Team | ECHO HeliOps

Call or text 1-833-AIR-FAST (247-3278) — ECHO HeliOps offers free call/text peer support answered 24/7 by a public safety aviation flight crew member. It is 100% confidential and independent. You can also reach an ECHO HeliOps team member by email at fast@echoflightcrew.org, but please note that the response may be slower. Learn more at www.echoflightcrew.org/fast.

United States Helicopter Safety Team – Peer Support

This is a completely free and confidential peer support organization, sanctioned by the FAA, available to all helicopter pilots. Learn more at USHSTPeer.org.

Crewise

Crewise elevates your flight department and crews with support programs designed to enhance safety, resilience, and reliability, taking performance to new heights. Learn more at Crewise.org/services.

Domestic Violence Support

Call 1-866-834-HELP (4357) — The statewide Domestic Violence Helpline connects callers with advocates at Domestic Violence Resource Centers and provides information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy. Learn more at www.mcedv.org.

Sexual Assault Crisis Support

Call 1-800-871-7741 — This statewide sexual assault crisis and support line is available to call 24/7. It is also available to text Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. It offers confidential services free of charge. Learn more at www.mecasa.org.

International Peer Support Warm Line

Call 1-866-771-WARM (9276) — This warm line is available toll-free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is a mental health peer-to-peer phone support program offering mutual conversations with a trained specialist who has life experience with mental health and/or substance use issues and recovery. The focus is to encourage and foster recovery, moving toward wellness and reconnecting with community.

LGBT National Hotline

Call 888-843-4564 — You can also join peer support chat via instant message by visiting lgbthotline.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call 1-800-737-6237 — During business hours, your call will be taken by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who knows exactly what you are going through and can give you all the information you need. At night, there is a well-qualified answering service that can give meeting information or put you in touch with a person in your area recovering from alcohol use disorder who is available to talk with you about how to get help. Learn more at csoaamaine.org.

Smoking Cessation

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW — When you’re ready to quit tobacco, call The Maine QuitLink. For more information, visit mainequitlink.com.

United Way – 211

If you are not sure who to call, dial 2-1-1 to get connected to statewide services and programs.  One number — thousands of services. 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. Learn more at www.211maine.org.

General Resources

For a general list of helpful resources, visit strengthenme.com.

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Confidential Counseling

Beth Andrews, LCSW, LADC 207-650-2011

• Beth is available, free of charge, to all LifeFlight of Maine and LifeFlight Foundation employees. In addition, she is able to help connect you with external resources as wanted or needed.

Northern Light EAP – healthlifeeap.com or 800-769-9819