211 Maine

08/31/2026

Recently, two of our 211 Maine team members participated in a StoryCorps project recognizing the people and organizations that played an essential role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In their conversation, Heather and Derek reflect on how the pandemic changed their work, the challenges they faced, and what helped them keep going.

🎧 Listen here:

Heather Petrlik (50) and Derek Morin (52) discuss their work during the Covid-19 pandemic with 211 Maine, a health and human services information and referral line. They reflect on the types of calls they received reflecting the concerns of the public, and the frequently updated information they cou...

08/26/2026

Maine Public Health Association had 211 Maine's program director on their latest episode of Healthy Maine Talks.

She shared how 211 Maine is helping people statewide to find needed resources, including those looking for substance use and recovery support.

🎧Stream it now: tinyurl.com/MaineOpioidResponse

08/12/2026

Learn more about self-exclusion for gambling problems, or contact 211 Maine and we can help you find more information.

Is the money or time you’re spending gambling causing problems in your life? Give yourself a break. One tool that many people find useful is self-exclusion. That is when you voluntarily complete a form to opt-out of gambling in all casinos and/or with all sports wagering operators in Maine for a chosen length of time. The self-exclusion process can be completed online with the assistance of trained staff. The process is fast, easy, and you don’t need to leave your home or office to do it. For more information, scan the QR code, call or text (207) 620-5229 or email [email protected]

08/07/2026

Be careful out in the heat today, Maine! Check out these tips from Maine CDC:

💧Stay hydrated
☀️Avoid being in the sun too long
👴Check on elderly family and neighbors
🚗Never leave kids or pets unattended in your car

If you need help finding a local cooling center, call 211 (or 866-811-5695) or text your zip code to 898-211.

Heat Advisory in effect August 7 for parts of Maine. Heat index values in the high 90s expected.

Stay cool and with these tips👇👇👇
💧Stay hydrated
☀️Avoid being in the sun too long
👴Check on elderly family & neighbors
🚗Never leave kids or pets unattended in your car

Find cooling centers near you https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care or call 211

07/23/2026

Check out this great graphic from Office of MaineCare Services explaining the difference between primary care, urgent care, and emergency care.

07/16/2026

What a great day at Governor Janet Mills 8th Annual Opioid Response Summit.

211 Maine is proud to operate Maine’s Op**te Helpline and be available 24/7/365 whenever someone is ready to reach out for help.

07/14/2026

It's going to be another hot one! Please do your best to stay cool.

🌥️If you need help finding somewhere to go, please reach out.

Be prepared for the heat this week!

🌥️If you need somewhere cool to go, contact 211 Maine to find your nearest cooling center!

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

🎉 What an incredible celebration! 🎉

All of us at 211 Maine are deeply appreciative to the many partners, supporters, staff, and friends who joined us to celebrate our 20th anniversary.

We are grateful to our founding partners, the State of Maine and the United Ways of Maine, whose vision and support helped make 211 Maine possible.

A special thank you to The Opportunity Alliance for generously hosting this event and for serving as 211 Maine's contact center partner for the past 20 years.

Thank you to our Partnership Sponsor and event sponsor, Versant Power, and to our Program Sponsors, Central Maine Power and Kennebec Savings Bank, for helping make this celebration a success.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our anniversary supporters: Maine Community Bank, The Holy Donut, One Stop Event Rentals, mainelove, and Hannaford Supermarkets.

And a thank you to all of our speakers representing the 211 Maine Board, The Opportunity Alliance, and Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

The story of 211 Maine is truly a story of collaboration, partnership, and community.

📸 Take a look through the photo album and tag friends, colleagues, and familiar faces in the comments!

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here's to the next 20 years! ❤️💙💛

07/09/2026