Resources
State of Maine Resources
A Deep-Dive Resource Guide for Invisible Illness, Rare Disorders, Mental Health, Recovery, Grief, Disability, and Family Support.
This guide is designed as a living starting point for Mainers navigating invisible illness, rare disease, chronic illness, mental health needs, substance use recovery, grief, disability, caregiving, and related family support. It includes statewide organizations, local nonprofits, condition-specific groups, camps, transportation supports, and basic-needs resources. No list can truly include every organization in Maine, so this should be reviewed and expanded regularly as new resources are identified.
How to Use This Guide
For urgent danger or a medical emergency, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. For help finding local services when you are unsure where to start, dial 211 or visit 211maine.org.
For the website version, consider turning each category below into a searchable accordion or resource card with filters for county, condition, crisis/non-crisis, child/adult, and financial need.
Start Here / Navigation and Statewide Help
Rare Disease, Genetic Conditions and Complex Diagnosis Support
Mental Health, Counseling and Crisis Support
Substance Use Disorder, Recovery and Harm Reduction
Grief, Bereavement and Traumatic Loss
Children, Family Illness Support and Camps
Cancer and Long-Term Serious Illness Support
Disability Rights, Independent Living and Neurodivergence
Disability Rights, Independent Living and Neurodivergence
Food, Housing, Utilities, Legal and Financial Support
Medical Transportation, Travel and Lodging
Caregiver, Aging and Family Navigation
Advocacy, Health Equity and Community Support
Suggested Website Disclaimer
This resource guide is for informational purposes only and is not medical, legal, mental health, financial, or emergency advice. Invisibly Empowered does not guarantee availability, eligibility, wait times, insurance acceptance, program details, or accuracy of third-party information. Phone numbers, websites, services, and eligibility requirements may change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services and seek professional guidance for your individual situation. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
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