American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Maine Chapter

06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Paws for Prevention Walk this past Sunday. It was a beautiful day filled with community, connection, healing, and hope.

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible: Mascoma Bank, Ying Yang Pet Care, Atlantic Federal Credit Union, and Town & Country Federal Credit Union. Your support helps us continue bringing su***de prevention education, awareness, and resources to our communities.

Thank you as well to all of our incredible vendors who came out to support this event. Creating a culture where mental health and su***de prevention can be openly discussed takes all of us, and we are grateful for your partnership. Thank you to You Dirty Dog, Ying Yang Veterinary Care, Pet Medical Urgent Care, Clean Leash LLC, VA Maine Su***de Prevention, Stay for Life, Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital, Sweetser, and Embers Paws of Hope.

A special thank you also goes to Sergeant Andrew Flynn of the Scarborough Police Department and his partner, Cooper, for providing an amazing K9 demonstration. Thank you both for your service and for taking the time to connect with and support our community.

05/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Paws for Prevention Walk today. We are so thankful for all the vendors and those that had resource tables and appreciate all that you do. We so thankful to all those that came out with their furry friends and walked with us today too and our Sponsors and to Sargeant Andrew Flynn from the Scarborough Police Department and his Partner Cooper and the K9 demonstration. Thank you again to all and we will see you next year! Don’t forget to send your pictures along !

05/31/2026

Come join us TODAY, May 31st at Scarborough Memorial Park for the Maine Paws for Prevention Walk. Registration starts at 9 am and the Walk and other events are from 10 am to 12 pm. So bring your furry friends and come Walk with us TODAY. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation at AFSP.org/MEPaws to help support our veterinarians and those that are struggling with suicidal thoughts and to help families that have lost loved ones to su***de. Hope to see you there!

05/30/2026

Come join Russ Johnston and I and our dog Max TOMORROW, May 31st at Scarborough Memorial Park in Scarborough, Maine. Registration starts at 9 AM and the Walk and other events run from 10 am to 12 pm. We will have K9 demonstrations, resource and vendor tables to visit and a big raffle. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation at AFSP.org/MEPaws to help support those that have lost loved ones to su***de and those that are struggling with suicidal thoughts. Hope to see you TOMORROW!

05/29/2026

Newscenter Maine interviewed 2 of our veterinarians today who will have resource tables at our Paws for Prevention Walk this Sunday morning. Come join us Sunday starting at 9 am at Scarborough Memorial Park in Scarborough

Join Dr. Brueckner and others at Maine Paws for Prevention this Sunday to support mental health in veterinary care.

05/28/2026

Our Maine Chapter Board Chair-George Mageles did a story with NEWS CENTER Maine this noon time about our Paws for Prevention Walk this Sunday, May 31st. Take a listen and come Walk with us this Sunday.

George Mageles, board chair of the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Maine chapter, joins NCM to explain the event.

05/27/2026

Come join us this Sunday, May 31st from 10 am to 12 pm for the Paws for Prevention Walk located at Scarborough Memorial Park in Scarborough, Maine. Registration starts at 9 am and the Walk and other events run from 10 to 12. We have K9 demonstrations, lots of vendors and a big raffle including Texas Road House dinner gift certificates, dog bed, lots of dog food and treats for your furry friends and lots, lots more. So bring your furry friends and your family and come Walk with us this Sunday. If you are unable to attend you can donate online at AFSP.org/MEPaws. Please Note: With the online donation you need to register individually and put "Paws for Prevention" as the Team. Thank you always for your support to help families that have lost loved ones to su***de and those that are struggling with suicidal thoughts. Hope to see you there!

05/26/2026

Join us virtually on June 11 from 10:00–11:30 AM for a Research Connection focused on understanding su***de risk among veterans. This presentation will highlight research by James Bjork, Ph.D., exploring how decision-making and thought processes may relate to su***de risk in veterans receiving mental health care.

To register and learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yrt8uwvc
or use the link on the flyer.

05/25/2026

We are less than a week away from the Maine Paws for Prevention Walk scheduled for May 31st at Scarborough Memorial Park in Scarborough Maine. Registration starts at 9 AM and the Walk and other events will run from 10 am to 12 pm. Besides the Walk, we will have K9 demonstrations, lots of vendors to visit and a big Raffle which includes:
2-$50 dinner gift certificates from Texas Roadhouse
a free pet exam from Scarborough Animal Hospital
a gift basket with dog toys and treats from Pawz & Clawz of Windham
a gift basket with dog toys and and treats from Mutty Paws Academy in Scarborough
a goodie bag with dog treats and toys from Paws Applause in Scarborough;
2 big reusable tote bags with bones, treats and and dog food from Whole Foods in Portland; and
a big dog bed, dog treats and toys from Pet Smart in Scarborough.

So bring your family and your furry friends and lots of cash for our raffle drawings a week from Sunday on May 31st to Scarborough Memorial Park. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation at AFSP.org/MEpaws. PLEASE NOTE: You will have to sign in online individually and put the name of your team and then "Paws for Prevention" right afterwards. Hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

We are less than 2 weeks away from the AFSP Maine Paws for Prevention Walk taking place at Scarborough Memorial Park in Scarborough Maine on May 31st from 10 am to 12 pm. Registration starts at 9 am. Besides the Walk we will have K9 demonstrations, lots of vendors and a big raffle for you to win great prizes for yourself and your furry friends. So come join us on May 31st. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation at AFSP.org/MEPaws. PLEASE NOTE: You will have to register individually and then put "Paws for Prevention" as a team when you sign up. Hope to see you there!