Partners for Healthier Communities

08/31/2026

Registration is now open for Showing Up Together: Building Community, Connection, and Support for LGBTQIA+ Communities, a day focused on LGBTQIA+ mental health, su***de prevention, and community.

Our PHC Team will be attending, and we’d love to see you there!
When: October 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: The Kita Center, Acton, Maine

REGISTER HERE: https://showing-up-together-pride-pathways.attendease.com/

08/28/2026

You may see our team popping up at school staff orientation days as districts welcome everyone back and kick off a new school year!

We’re bringing a few helpful resources:
🔐 safe medication storage & disposal,
💨 v**e prevention resources and,
🧘‍♀️ a wellness wheel packed with ideas for self-care, non-food rewards for students, and more!

We love visiting our schools, connecting with staff, and sharing simple resources that make a difference for students, families, and the people who support them every day.

Here’s to a healthy, happy new school year! 🍎📚

08/28/2026

Alexa & Kelly are having some fun blending smoothies at the Dyer Library in S**o this afternoon! They are wrapping up their 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Plant a Seed, Read” 🍎 🍌 🍉 🌞

08/28/2026

We had an awesome time connecting with students, parents, and staff at both Massabesic and Sanford Middle School open houses this week! 🏫👨‍🏫

Looking for substance use and to***co prevention or healthy eating and active living resources? Reach out to [email protected]!

08/24/2026

To***co prices are going up. Higher to***co taxes means paying more for every pack and v**e. Maine QuitLink can help you quit now to save money in the future.

Learn more at MaineQuitLink.com

08/19/2026

Quitting va**ng or smoking is hard. Get prepared first. Maine QuitLink can help set you up for success when trying to quit. It's proven to work!

Learn more at MaineQuitLink.com

08/15/2026

Our team was grateful to spend the day with our partners at UNE Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition at the Heart of Biddeford’s RiverJam event today!

Connecting with youth and families, sharing prevention resources and celebrating healthy choices is what makes community events like this so meaningful to the work we do.

And healthy even looks good on our very own Maine Celtics mascot— 🤩

Big thanks to everyone who stopped by, said hello, and joined the conversation.

08/15/2026

🎨🏃‍♀️ Turning pavement into PLAY! 🏃‍♂️🎨

Shapleigh Memorial PTC recently helped design and paint some brand-new physical activity stations with the help of Casey Marcotte from our HEAL team!

The new activity area includes:
🌀 A fun maze
🎯 A bullseye target
🌈 A loop trail filled with opportunities to hop, tip-toe, walk the “tightrope,” side-jump, and so much more!

These activity trails are a great way to get kids moving while also encouraging creativity and imagination. The movements can be changed up to keep things fresh, and the maze can even double as a “road” for Pre-K students to navigate their toy trucks through! 🚚

We love seeing communities find creative ways to make physical activity fun, accessible, and part of everyday play.

Our HEAL team is always looking for new sites to paint! These activity stations are a great fit for schools, public parks and spaces, Parks & Recreation programs, and more.

Interested in bringing one to your space? Reach out to [email protected] or comment below to learn more!

08/13/2026

As families get back into school-year routines, doctors say making sure children get enough sleep can improve learning and energy while also helping protect their long-term heart health. Hear what Carrie Gordon, MD has to say on the topic and how you can help best support your children.

As families get back into school-year routines, doctors say making sure children get enough sleep can improve learning and energy while also helping protect their long-term heart health.

08/10/2026

Ni****ne messes with your mental health. Quitting ni****ne can help you feel less anxious and more like yourself. Get free ni****ne replacement meds to help control cravings when you enroll online at MaineQuitLink.com