Maine Resiliency Center

Congratulations, Kirsty, and thank you for choosing the MRC 💙

The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Healthy Life EAP are cohosting three free webinars for individuals who live or work in Androscoggin County. Below is some more information and links for registration:

"As the Lewiston/Auburn Community continues to recover, we are often navigating the traumatic stress of October 25th and the different impacts that stress brings. Whether we are in hospitality, healthcare, or caring for our families, it is important to be aware of how traumatic stress is showing up for us and be able to identify what we need to support ourselves and others in those activated moments."

Traumatic Stress: Tips and Tools for Recovery for Hospitality and Other Non-Healthcare, August 7, 10-11AM:
https://business.lametrochamber.com/events/details/traumatic-stress-tips-and-tools-for-recovery-for-hospitality-and-other-non-healthcare-23815

Traumatic Stress: Tips and Tools for Recovery for Healthcare and Frontline, August 13, 12-1PM:
https://business.lametrochamber.com/events/details/traumatic-stress-tips-and-tools-for-recovery-for-healthcare-frontline-23814

Traumatic Stress: Tips and Tools for Recovery for Community Members, August 13, 5-6PM:
https://business.lametrochamber.com/events/details/traumatic-stress-tips-and-tools-for-recovery-for-community-members-23816

Very excited to announce that in partnership with Shine On Cass we will be sponsoring a Youth Bowling “Try Me Week” on September 7th! This will be the week prior to the start of the Fall Session for youth bowling. Youth bowling is held once weekly on Saturday mornings.

We received a generous donation from Shine On Cass to use toward Coach Bobs mission of growing the sport. Please share this to spread the word that all youth bowlers can try that week for FREE! A huge thank you to Monica and the foundation at Shine On Cass for promoting this for the local youth, many of whom have been impacted by the events of October 25th. We are continuing to create a legacy, in THEIR honor. 💜💜

If you are not familiar with Shine On Cass, I encourage you to like and follow their page. The work they have done and continue to do in honor of their daughter is simply amazing. ❤️

If you have any questions regarding the youth league please reach out to: [email protected]

This week's newsletter is out!

Maine Resiliency Center News Hi Everyone,A quick reminder that the MRC will be closed the week of July 30th except for support groups on Tuesday, July 30th. No walk-in hours or groups on Wednesday (7/31) or Thursday (8/1). This is due to MRC staff attending a conference for professional development. Also, please register for ou...

Please note that the MRC will be closed the week of July 30th except for support groups on Tuesday, July 30th. No walk-in hours or groups Wednesday (7/31) or Thursday (8/1).

This is due to MRC staff attending a conference for professional development. Thank you for your patience and understanding--we will see you next week with details in these calendar graphics and our newsletter today at 4:00 p.m.!

- Dancing with the Dentists Donation: $9,434 to the MRC -

Last night, Ward 5 Lewiston City Councilor Eryn M. Soule-Leclair recognized the incredible efforts and donations made by Maine's Dental Community to the MRC.

"Among the many lessons learned from the October 25th tragedy is that healing and recovery is not one size fits all and that the City of Lewiston is so fortunate to have Maine's dental health community recognize that," Soule-Leclair said. "This past April, Maine's Dentistry community came together for an unforgettable event to raise funds for our Maine Resiliency Center. Hundreds came to watch dentists dance while myself and three others judged the event. It was great fun, and for a moment in time, we were able to smile, laugh, and set aside the tragedy to live vicariously through these talented dentists who can not only tackle tartar, but tango as well. I'd like to thank Dr. Peter Then and Jan Poy Domanti (Director of Continuing Education at Corey + Then Periodontics) for making Dancing with the Dentists happen."

Dr. Peter Then said,

"Thank you for this great opportunity to give back after this terrible event...when I first came to Maine, I moved to Lewiston in 2001 right after 9/11...and I always remembered the community as being hard-working, honest, friendly; welcoming. So, just thank you, as it feel goods just to be able to give back to you."

Jam Poidomani added,

"There's nothing like the sense of community here in Maine. Thank you all for serving your community."

Thank you also to Delta Dental, CareCredit, Aspen Dental, Gorham Savings Bank and Maine Dental Association, as well as Corey + Then Periodontics, The Root Cellar and Mainely Teeth.

A reminder that today is the last day for volunteers to submit for the Seadogs first pitch drawing:

The MRC is looking for volunteers among our guest community to throw out the first pitch as part of Maine Strong Night (L/A Community Night) at the Portland Sea Dogs Game on Wednesday, July 31st.

Unfortunately, MRC staff will be out of state for the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) annual conference, but CCI team members will be there to support...so we are looking for a volunteer to represent the MRC!

If you want to volunteer, please send an email with your name and a short bio to [email protected] NO LATER THAN Tuesday, July 16th.

Then here, as part of a Facebook Live Broadcast on Wednesday, July 17th at 11:30 a.m., we will place all volunteer names into a hat and draw someone's name.

Thank you so much, and we can't wait to see who gets the honor of representing the MRC at the Sea Dogs game!

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This week's newsletter is out! Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/36a190ac6a22/coming-up-13825528

A glance at July 15 - 26 at the MRC! Newsletter with more info out today at 4:00 p.m.

Our photos and videos of guests and events have been thanks in no small part to our guests giving us permission to capture these beautiful moments. Here for everyone to access before future events is our media release form.

Please consider saving this picture and printing it out with your signature should anyone want to be a part of us documenting fun events like tonight's ice cream social, or the July 4th Watch Party...and we will have copies on hand at events just in case!

Thank you!

-The MRC Team

A reminder that the 2024 Virtual Summit is coming up.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free virtual summit, which is a great opportunity for crime survivors; local, state, tribal, and national victim services and behavioral/mental health providers; law enforcement and justice professionals; emergency management officials; civic and community leaders; and anyone who recognizes the importance of partnerships to prepare for mass violence incidents. There will be ASL interpretation throughout the event. Please share this with anyone who you feel may benefit from this event.

Registration is free and can be completed through the link below:
https://nmvvrc.org/2024-summit

The MRC is looking for volunteers among our guest community to throw out the first pitch as part of Maine Strong Night (L/A Community Night) at the Portland Sea Dogs Game on Wednesday, July 31st.

Unfortunately, MRC staff will be out of state for the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) annual conference, but CCI team members will be there to support...so we are looking for a volunteer to represent the MRC!

If you want to volunteer, please send an email with your name and a short bio to [email protected] NO LATER THAN Tuesday, July 16th.

Then here, as part of a Facebook Live Broadcast on Wednesday, July 17th at 11:30 a.m., we will place all volunteer names into a hat and draw someone's name.

Thank you so much, and we can't wait to see who gets the honor of representing the MRC at the Sea Dogs game!

This week's newsletter is available here!
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Day 10 of

The charity I would donate to if I won People’s Choice: The Maine Resiliency Center

The Maine Resiliency Center was established in the wake of the mass casualty event in Lewiston on October 25, 2023. They provide free community connection, support, and resources to those who were impacted by the tragedy in our home. 🤍

- Ron Morin Memorial Fields -

This morning, City of Lewiston Officials as well as family and friends of Ron Morin dedicated the Randall Road Softball Complex in his memory. Thank you to everyone who made this possible, helping to memorialize Ron and his dedication to our community as well as his passion for sports as a way to bring us together.

Please join us in congratulating Tommy on his well deserved 2024 NOVA Board of Directors Award 🎉

“The Morton Bard Allied Professional Award recognizes the contributions of an individual in an ‘allied’ profession such as law enforcement, prosecution, medicine, mental health, the clergy, etc.”

Thank you for all that you do for our community 🤟

The Buddhist Nuns from Tibet who were working on the healing mandala exhibit this week visited the MRC! More photos of their visit and more news on upcoming conferences, trainings and happenings at the MRC in this week's newsletter.

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Here's what's happening over the next two weeks at the MRC!

Yesterday we learned of the beautiful mandala being created at the Gomes Chapel at Bates College meant to aid in healing our community in the wake of October 25th. The Tibetan Buddhist Nuns will complete the mandala throughout today which is open to the public. There will then be a closing ceremony at 5PM starting at the chapel and ending at the Andrews Lake nearby. Members of our team will be attending the closing ceremony and hope to see you there.

https://www.wgme.com/news/local/tibetan-buddhist-nuns-create-mandala-in-lewiston-to-help-city-heal-maine-bates-college #

This past weekend, MRC Staff co-hosted a workshop for interpreters with the Maine Association of the Deaf (MeAD). The workshop focused on vicarious trauma and grief with more than 30 interpreters attending a weekend's worth of training, support, and connection. A very special thank-you to the planning team and presenters Sheryl Spera, Roger Williams, Tomina Schwenke and Angy Kaufman!

ASL Interpreters are available throughout December on the following dates and by request.

To request an Interpreter, please contact the Maine Resiliency Center (call or text) at 207-515-3930 or by email at [email protected].

Help is available to you right now.

If you are in need of immediate help, call or text the Maine Crisis Line at 988 or 1-888-568-1112. Their dedicated team is available 24/7, providing free and confidential support.

The Maine Resiliency Center, located at 184 Main Street in Lewiston, is now open for walk-ins Monday-Friday, 12-5pm.

We provide free community connection, support, and resources to anyone impacted by the mass violence event in Lewiston on October 25th.

Please visit our website, maineresiliencycenter.org, or stop by the Center to learn more.