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NAMI Maine Talks

NAMI Maine

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 82

Here for Maine. Here for YOU! Join the NAMI Maine team and special guests as they share mental health resources and support. Get an up close and personal connection with NAMI Maine's services and programs. From our suicide prevention team to youth education, NAMI Maine has always provided the people of Maine with help and guidance on how to address mental health concerns. Help us end the stigma surrounding mental health illnesses, and improve Maine's discussion of mental health issues. • Hope • Inclusion • Empowerment • Compassion • Fairness

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🇨🇦 Canada - nonProfit
04/08/2026
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https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/
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https://namimaine.org/teentextline/
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https://namimaine.org/youth-ed-resources/
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https://www.facebook.com/NAMIMaine/
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Living Healthy with the Maine Celtics – Building Your Toolkit

Season 3

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 16:51

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Deputy Director Libby Wright to learn about the work the Maine Celtics does to encourage healthy living in Maine schools. In this episode, we sit down with Jazz Rugira, Community Engagement Manager for the Maine Celtics, to learn more about this program in collaboration with Martin’s Point. You’ll learn about what a typical presentation looks like and how to reach out if you’re interested in seeing it at your school!

Host:

Libby Wright, Deputy Director

Guests:

Jasmine Rugira, Maine Celtics Community Engagement Manager

Links:

Check out more from the Maine Celtics: https://maine.gleague.nba.com/

Check out their social media: https://www.instagram.com/maineceltics/

Maine Outdoor Kids: https://www.maineoutdoorkids.com/

NAMI Maine Helpline: https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/

NAMI Maine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namimaine/

NAMI Maine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMIMaine/

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Pawsitive Therapy – A Conversation on Therapy/Service Animals w/ Mission Working Dogs

Season 4

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 27:15

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, we sit down with Christy Gardner, president and founder of Mission Working Dogs. This organization raises and trains service animals to be matched with individuals with disabilities to give them their lives back. They also train therapy dogs to bring mental wellness to Mainers.

This group brings their work into schools, hospitals, and nursing homes to help encourage mental well-being. The team also works in the Maine Department of Corrections, asking inmates to help train service dogs for veterans returning home from service. Learn about all this and more in this week's episode of NAMI Maine Talks!

Host:

Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist

Guests:

Christy Gardner, Founder and President of Mission Working Dogs

Links:

Check out the work of Mission Working Dogs: https://www.missionworkingdogs.org/

Looking to support their work: https://www.missionworkingdogs.org/support/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI, #ServiceAnimals, #TherapyDogs, #ServiceDogs, #WorkingDogs

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Eating Disorder Awareness – With Eating Disorder Association of Maine

Season 4

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 26:11

Today marks the start of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and to highlight the importance of this topic, NAMI Maine’s marketing and media specialist, Ambrose Ward, sat down with representatives from the Eating Disorder Association of Maine! Learn about the work that EDAM does across the state to promote body positivity and help prevent eating disorders. Listen to our guests' advice on how to start the conversation if you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, and learn about access to resources that can help!

Host:

Ambrose Ward – Marketing and Media Specialist

Guests:

Sarah (Say) Carnahan, MA, MSW, LCSW – EDAM President

Joshua Palomera, MS, RD, LD, CSN – EDAM Membership

Links:

Learn more about EDAM: https://www.maineeatingdisorders.org/

Check out EDAM on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/edammaine & https://www.instagram.com/edam_maine

Check out the National Eating Disorder Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Food Psych Podcast: https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych

Learn more about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

NAMI Maine’s Calendar of Events: https://namimaine.org/events/

The Power of the Pot-Luck - With Maine Community Plate

Season 4

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • Duration 32:58

Join NAMI Maine’s marketing and media specialist, Ambrose Ward, as he sits down with Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway to talk about their work with The Community Plate. Dedicated to reducing isolation and improving communities across Maine, the Community Plate travels the state organizing community potlucks. Learn about the start of The Community Plate and how it has grown over time!

Host:

Ambrose Ward – Marketing and Media Specialist

Guests:

Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway – Creators of The Community Plate

Links:

Learn more about The Community Plate: https://www.communityplate.me/

Check out the Community Plate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityplate.me

Look for an upcoming dinner near you: https://www.communityplate.me/events

Learn more about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

NAMI Maine’s Calendar of Events: https://namimaine.org/events/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

Mental Health and the Great Outdoors – It Takes All of Us

Season 3

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • Duration 25:28

Join some of the #NAMIMaineTalks crew and special guest, Ryan Eldridge from Maine Cabin Masters in this week’s new episode! With the snow finally starting to melt, it’s important to get outside. Ryan discusses how to destress after work, the importance of the outdoors and what "camp" means in Maine. He also shares how his success with the show caused a greater need for him to prioritize his mental health.

What helps you unwind while in nature? Comment below.

Host:

Jennifer Thompson, Executive Director

Libby Wright, Deputy Director

Guests:

Ryan Eldridge, Maine Cabin Master

Links:

Maine Cabin Masters - ⁠https://mainecabinmasters.com/meet-the-masters/ryan-eldridge/

Mental Health Events in ME - ⁠https://namimaine.org/events/⁠

Maine Mental Health Database - ⁠https://namimaine.org/maines-mental-health-resource-database/

In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988

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Wade Millett Memorial Foundation & NAMI Maine – Advocating for Mental Health

Season 3

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 37:39

Welcome back to season four of NAMI Maine Talks! To kick off the year, NAMI Maine’s Jill Henderson sits down with members of the Wade Millett Foundation to learn about the upcoming WMMF basketball games at the University of Southern Maine! Listen to guests Ryan Soucie and Casey Hamlin talk about their fond memories of their friend Wade, and the work they do to benefit mental health throughout the state!

Host:

Jill Henderson, Director of Development and Communications

Guests:

Ryan Soucie, Secretary of The Wade Milett Memorial Foundation

Casey Hamlin, Board Member of The Wade Milett Memorial Foundation

Links:

Learn more about the WMMF: https://www.wmmemorialfoundation.org/

Read Wade’s Story: https://www.wmmemorialfoundation.org/about

WMMF X USM Basketball Tournament: https://www.wmmemorialfoundation.org/s/stories/a

Learn about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

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How to Start the Conversation – Building Your Toolkit

Season 3

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 23:44

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Delaney and Ambrose to talk about the importance of talking about mental health. It can be hard to start a conversation about mental health. This week’s discussion is focused on how to open up conversations around mental health. What is the best way to ask a friend if they’re struggling? How do you advocate for your own mental health? We can help you step into action!

Hosts:

Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist

Delaney Ireland, Programs Coordinator

Links:

NAMI Maine’s STEP into Action Program: https://namimaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/RackCard_StepIntoAction_FINAL.pdf

Check out NAMI Maine’s Youth Resources: https://namimaine.org/youth-ed-resources/

How to talk about mental health from NAMI DC: https://www.namidc.org/why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-about-mental-health/

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#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

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Advocating for Mental Health One Thread at a Time – The Simple Emotions

Season 3

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 34:00

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In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Jill Henderson as she sits down to talk with Camden Blum, founder of The Simple Emotions. Starting his work at the age of 16, Camden has brought his business expertise into the world of Mental Health Advocacy! Learn about the work Camden has done with NAMI Maine and other mental health non-profits like us!

Host:

Jill Henderson - Director of Development and Communications

Guests:

Camden Blum – Founder of The Simple Emotions

Links:

Shop The Simple Emotions: https://thesimpleemotions.shop/

Visit Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.simple.emotions/

Check out NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

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Mental Health and Narrow Masculinity - A Conversation with Maine Boys to Men

Season 3

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 21:30

In this week's episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Deputy Director Libby Wright as she speaks with Bruce King and Mark Priceman from Maine Boys to Men. Maine Boys to Men is a group dedicated to reducing violence, expanding the concept of masculinity, and fostering richer community support. Learn about the work Maine Boys to Men does with Maine’s schools and new fathers. Join us in our conversation to empower boys to become caring and empathetic men!

Host:

Libby Wright, LSW (Deputy Director)

Guests:

Bruce King (Executive Director)

Mark Priceman (Associate Program Director)

Links:

Learn more about Maine Boys to Men - https://maineboystomen.org/

Masculinity Through Athletics Event - https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E352433&id=102

Mental Health Matters To ME - NEWS - ⁠https://namimaine.org/nami-maine-news/⁠

NAMI Maine's Helpline - ⁠https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/⁠

In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #MensMentalHealth, #MensMentalHealthMonth, #NAMI

Snackin' on Sunshine

Season 3

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 22:15

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Ambrose after a trip to Acadia and learn about the importance of getting outside. Listen in while Ambrose speaks with Diane Hessemann, a social worker from New York City who moved to Maine for outdoor activities and beauty. Learn about new ways to get outside during the colder months and the best ways to be prepped for the cold!

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