Support Groups
Are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being? Through parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge, G.E.A.R. empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs. Free services available to parents & families include: support by phone, monthly support groups, education, health & legal trainings and social opportunities. We are parents helping each other; we offer unconditional support – no blame, no shame and no judgment. We want you to know that you are not ALONE!
To access Support Group information nearest you, click on your county below. (If you live near the border of another County please feel free to take a look at those groups as well.) Download our current flyer.
York, Cumberland, Oxford and Androscoggin Counties
Laurie Cavanaugh, Regional Parent Support Coordinator, (207) 518-9546; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lewiston - Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at TCMHS, 1155 Lisbon St. from 6:30-8 p.m.
Oxford - Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at TCMHS, 143 Pottle Rd. from 6:30-8 p.m.
South Portland - Meets 1st Wed. of each month at Opportunity Alliance Family Center, 50 Lydia Lane, 4:30-6 p.m.
Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin Counties
Diane Bouffard, Regional Parent Support Coordinator (207) 612-8996; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Augusta - Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Crisis & Counseling Center, 10 Caldwell Road, from 6-8 p.m.
Skowhegan - Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at Kennebec Behavioral Health, 5 Commerce Dr. from 9:30-11 a.m.
Waterville - Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street from 6:30-8 p.m.
Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties (Including Brunswick area)
Norman LeBlanc, Regional Parent Support Coordinator, (207) 721-0161; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bath – Meets every Tuesday each week at Mid-Coast Maine Community Action, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, 5-7 p.m. Please use the parking & entrance on the back side of the building.
Rockport – Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month, Physician’s Building, Conference Room D, Penobscot Bay Medical Center, 4 Glen Cove Dr., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Please use the Ground Floor entrance behind the building.
Hancock and Waldo County
Cindy Seekins, Program Manager & Regional Parent Support Coordinator, (207) 223-9993; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Searsport - Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at Waldo County Head Start, 3 Back Searsport Rd from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (meets Sept – May)
Ellsworth – Meets 4th Friday of each month at KidsPeace of New England, 16 KidsPeace Way, from 10:30-12:30 p.m. (no mtg Nov)
Penobscot, Piscataquis, Southern Aroostook, and Washington Counties
Toni Federico, Regional Parent Support Coordinator, 746-9171; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bangor - Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Wings for Families and Children, 900 Hammond St. from 6 to 8 p.m.
E. Millinocket – Meets 3rd Wednesday each month at CrossKey Ministries, 153 Main St. from 6-8 p.m.
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