MONTHLY:  Workshops for Parents who are Divorcing, Separating or Living Apart

Help parents and guardians with problems related to separation and divorce such as: parenting through divorce, the effects on children, children and conflict, and helping children adjust to change. FMI: www.courts.state.me.us/maine_courts/specialized/family/parented_calendar.html

Saturdays alternate 3rd:  Ellsworth  

“For Kids’ Sake” Pre-registration is required $45.00/session.  Call 942-9329 for info and registration form.   For Kids Sake, PO Box 6252, Bangor, ME  04402-6252

Saturdays 2nd:  Belfast 8:30am-12:30pm:

“Waldo County Kids First” Pre-registration is required $45.00/session.  Call 338-2200 ext. 109 for info and registration form.  Waldo County Kids First, 5 Stephenson Lane, Belfast, ME  04915

Saturdays 2nd & alternate 3rd:  Bangor

 “For Kids’ Sake” Pre-registration is required $45.00/session.  Call 942-9329 for info and registration form.   For Kids Sake, PO Box 6252, Bangor, ME  04402-6252

Saturdays 2nd:  Washington County 8:30am-12:30pm:

“Kids First Washington County” workshops.   Pre-registration is required. $45.00/session.  Financial assistance may be available for people unable to pay the full fee of the program. You must call Glenn Avery at 255-3344 to register and FMI. 

MONTHLY– Family Support Opportunities

1st Monday of month 6:30pm-8:00pm Machias

“NAMI Maine of Machias” family & peer support group, Kay Parker Building. FMI, call NAMI 1800-464-5767.

1st Monday of month 10:00am: Ellsworth

Downeast La Leche League, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parish Hall, Ellsworth, Contact Carlene Parsons at 667-7245 FMI.

NEW: 1st Tuesday of month Milbridge 6:30pm:

“Lean on Me” monthly parent facilitated support group for families with children who have special needs at the Milbridge Medical Center.

NEW: 2nd Tuesday of month Ellsworth 1:30pm-3:00pm: DAYTIME

Hancock County Children’s Council “Relatives as Parents” FREE Monthly Support Group at Downeast Health Services, 52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth. Call Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 FMI & to register.

2nd Tuesday of month Belfast 6:00-8:00pm

GEAR Regional Parent Support meeting in the Library at the Captain Albert Stevens School, Elementary Lane, Belfast. FMI, 223-9993 or email: cseekins1@verizon.net

2nd Tuesday of month Ellsworth 3-4:30pm

Eastern Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Group, Ellsworth Public Library – focus on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. FMI 667-7889.

2nd Tuesday of month 5-7pm: Bar Harbor

Child Safety Seat Fitting Station at the Bar Harbor Police Department, Firefly Lane. For more information, call Rick @ 288-3391.

3rd Tuesday of month 9am-1pm: Ellsworth

Child Safety Seat Fitting Station at Town Auto Sales, High Street, Ellsworth go to the large green building in the back. Call Maine Families Hancock County formerly Maine Families Hancock County formerly Parents Are Teachers Too PATT Patti @ 288-3391 for more info.

2nd Wednesday of month 9:30-11:00am: Ellsworth

 Foster and Adoption Informational Meetings held at the Department of Human Services, 17 Eastward Lane, Ellsworth. Call 667-1600 to learn more about the business of becoming / being a foster parent.

2nd Wednesday of month 6:00pm: Bar Harbor

“Working Mama’s Breastfeeding Support Meeting”, Crooked Road, Bar Harbor, 288-5505 FMI.

3rd Wednesday of month 6:30pm: Ellsworth

Brain Injury Support Group held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Beechland Road, Ellsworth, ME. For more information, contact Dodie Sullivan at 667-8680 or email: dodie@midmaine.com.

4th Wednesday of month 6pm-8pm: Ellsworth

Maine Parent Federation monthly regional support meeting at Special Children’s Friends, 78 Union Street, Ellsworth. FMI, contact April MacLelland, 207-801-2515.

1st Thursday of month 6pm-8pm: Bucksport

Maine Parent Federation Family Support Meetings at Jewett Elementary School, Bucksport. FMI, contact Jackie Stanley, 1-877-963-2588.

1st Thursday of month 6:00pm-7:30pm: Rockland

Mid-Coast Children’s Services offers monthly meeting for parents of young children with special needs called “A Group for You” at 272 Park St., Rockland. FMI & to register, please call MCCS 594-8474.

2nd Thursday Ellsworth 9:30am-11:30am

State of Maine Veterans Counselor, Mr. Skip Carter, will be at the VFW Post 109 on Washington Junction Road to assist area veterans and their dependents in applying for state and federal veterans’ benefits. FMI, he may be reached at 255-3306 Mon-Weds-Fri 8am-3:30pm.

2nd Thursday Hancock 6:30pm:

Maine Chapter, National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI will host monthly support group for friends and families who have loved ones suffering with a mental illness. FREE. Held at the Hancock Community Center, US Route 1. FMI, call Sue at 422-2011.

3rd Thursday 10-11am

 “Baby Talk” with Cathy Jacobs, Parents Are Teacher Too on WERU-FM, 89.9. . Archived programs and streaming online at www.WERU.org

last Thursday of month Ellsworth 7-8pm

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Unitarian Church, Ellsworth. FMI, contact Helen Kazura 667-9460.

last Friday Ellsworth 10:30am-12noon:

G.E.A.R. Parent Network presents a FREE parent support group for caregivers of children with emotional / behavioral needs and anyone who has questions about their child’s services, needs or behaviors. Facilitated by Parents for Parents at KidsPeace, 16 KidsPeace Way, Ellsworth. FMI and registration, call Rachael Tyler at 664-1272 or Cindy Seekins, 1-800-264-9224.

3rd Saturday of month 1:00pm Milbridge

“NAMI Maine” Milbridge peer support group, Milbridge Harbor Apartments. FMI, call NAMI 1800-464-5767.

UPDATED: one Saturday each month Ellsworth 9:30am-10:30am:

Special Children’s Friends monthly Saturday support group for parents / grandparents / guardians of kids with autism facilitated by SCF case managers. FMI and dates, call 667-2430.

Dial 2-1-1 from any landline or go online www.211maine.org to get connected or get answers about community resources and services.