Mental Health Resources for Nonprofit Professionals

In the face of growing uncertainty, from shifting policies to rising community needs, nonprofit professionals continue to show up with heart, hope, and determination. But that steadfast commitment can take a toll. 

At MANP, we recognize that the well-being of our sector depends on the well-being of the people behind it. 

Mental Health Awareness Month is an important reminder to pause, reflect, and prioritize mental wellness—not just for ourselves, but for our teams and communities. It’s a time to acknowledge the weight of the moment we’re in, and to lean into practices and resources that sustain us for the long haul. When we care for ourselves and one another, we strengthen the entire sector.

Resources to Explore

Whether you're looking to start a conversation about mental health in your workplace or seeking tools for personal well-being, these resources are a great place to begin:

Upcoming Events

• MANP Connects: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First (Free Webinar)
  Friday, June 20, 2025 | 9:00 - 9:45am
  A supportive session focused on strategies for sustaining your own well-being while supporting others.
• Leading with Care: Trauma-Informed Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals
  Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:30pm 
  This interactive workshop will give you practical tools to understand, address and mitigate trauma’s impact – helping you to create a culture where both you and your team can thrive.
• Maine Youth Thriving (MyT) – In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Maine Youth Thriving and Redbird Media are launching a powerful video campaign to amplify the voices of Maine youth and help them feel seen, heard, and empowered by speaking about their struggles, hopes, and wellbeing.

Helpful Reads + Tools

• Mental Health Resources for Nonprofit Professionals (Nonprofit Leadership Center)
• 30+ Ways to Foster Workplace Wellbeing (MANP Blog)
• Preventing Employee Burnout: Ideas from the Field (MANP Blog)
• Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQ+ community (Human Rights Campaign) 

Local Support

• NAMI Maine (National Alliance on Mental Illness – Maine Chapter)
  Provides mental health education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families.
• AFSP Maine (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Maine Chapter)
  Provides suicide prevention programs, public awareness initiatives, and support for those affected by suicide.
• StrengthenME
  StrengthenME is Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services program, offering free stress management and resiliency resources to promote the health and well-being of all Mainers.

Explore more Maine-based mental health support services and providers in our Member Directory.

Hotlines

• NAMI Maine Helpline: 800-464-5767 & Press #1
  A referral line that offers mental health resources, information, and support.
• Maine Crisis Line: 988 or 1.888.568.1112 
  Press 2 to connect with a trained Spanish-speaking crisis counselor.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 
  Press 1 for the Veteran Crisis Line
• Intentional Warm Line (Maine based): 1-866-771-9276
  Mental health peer-to-peer hotline for adults ages 18 and older