Northern Maine Medical Center is committed to your mental health and believes that all individuals have a right to the highest quality mental health care and to be an active participant in planning their care. All patients have the right to fulfillment of basic needs in the realm of physical, psychological, spiritual, biological, emotional and environmental areas. We support the patient’s optimal level of functioning and the preservation of rights.
Whether you are looking for assistance with goal setting, managing anxiety or requiring guidance with developing healthy sleep patterns, our exceptional providers will work with you to tailor a plan that best suits your lifestyle and leads you to successful recovery.
As an outpatient, our providers are able to assist patients learn to cope with stressors and manage their mental health. These services can include counseling, medical consultations, and psychiatry. Treatment can be anywhere from short-term counseling, to long-term care plans including therapy and medication prescribing and management.
If you are struggling with substance abuse, we can assist you to access the resources you need to be healthy.
If you are feeling stressed or anxious about COVID-19, you are not alone. Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may cause harm. The virus is dominating news cycles and overwhelming many people. With so much uncertainty surrounding its impact on daily life, it can be easy to feel worried, overwhelmed, and scared. Here are some tips to help reduce the anxiety in the midst of COVID-19:
- Focus on your self-care.
- Manage stress by limiting computer screen time and media exposure.
- Check in regularly with colleagues, family and friends.
- Stick to a routine: get enough sleep and make time for physical activity.
- Recognize the good things that are happening around you.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO MANAGE YOUR STRESS, CONTACT US FOR A CONFIDENTIAL VISIT.
For patient convenience, offices are located in Fort Kent and Madawaska. When you call for an appointment, let us know which of the two locations that you prefer.