Fighting Teen Suicide at the Central Lincoln County YMCA

The Central Lincoln County YMCA has worked with local teens to introduce the NAMI Maine’s Sources of Strength program into two local high schools. Sources of Strength helps prevent suicide by increasing help-seeking behaviors and promoting connections between peers and caring adults.

The YMCA of Great Nashua: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Since its inception more than 150 years ago, YMCAs have considered mental health to be one of the three pillars of wellbeing. It can be seen in early communications in the late 1800s that directed our work. The spirit, mind, and body logo from generations ago gave equal prominence to the interconnection of mental health and physical health.

Bangor Region YMCA’s Free Teen Center for Youth at Risk

One high school teen at the Teen Center described the impact it has had on his life. “I was referred to the Teen Center by my therapist and have been attending since September 2022. I’ve been coming 2-4 days a week. I have a parent who experiences ups and downs in their sobriety and I struggle with having a stable home life.”