Maine DHHS

06/01/2026

Do you check for ticks daily? A daily tick check is important to help prevent tickborne diseases. Use tweezers or a tick spoon and make sure to check all over your body for tiny ticks. Find more information at www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.

05/28/2026

No, we’re not trying to sell you extended car warranties. 🚗❌ This text from OFI is real!

We’re sending text reminders to help you remember to report changes to us. Quick updates = fewer headaches later.

You can report changes 24/7/365 at www.mymaineconnection.gov or Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm at 1-855-797-4357.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Life is full of ups and downs. Know that asking for help is a sign of strength. Call or text 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor who is there for you whenever you need.

05/20/2026

Championing your health includes self-advocacy — speaking up about your needs, understanding your options, and making informed decisions. This Older Americans Month, commit to taking charge of your well-being.

05/20/2026

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services invites volunteers and community members to join us this Friday and Saturday at our Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries for annual flag placement activities in preparation of Memorial Day.

Flag placement events will take place at:

📍5/22 at 9:00 a.m. - Central Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery (Civic Center Drive): 143 Blue Star Avenue, Augusta

📍5/22 at 9:00 a.m. - Central Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery (Mt. Vernon Road): 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta

📍5/23 at 10:00 a.m. - Northern Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery: 37 Lombard Road, Caribou

📍5/23 at 10:00 a.m. - Southern Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery: 83 Stanley Road, Springvale

05/19/2026

It's going to be hot out there today....some suggestions from our colleagues at the Maine CDC are below 👇

Tomorrow looks like a hot one for many areas of Maine. Our bodies are not adapted to the heat yet. On the first hot days of the year, it's especially important to take breaks in the shade or A/C and drink plenty of water. Stay cool and with these tips

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

Follow US National Weather Service Gray ME or US National Weather Service Caribou ME for weather updates.

05/15/2026

Big feelings can be a lot for little ones—and for parents, too! Every child processes emotions in their own way, and it’s not always easy to know what they need.

Small steps like talking about feelings or creating a calm corner can make a big difference. Remember, support is out there for both you and your child.

Learn more about what support is out there on BeThereForMe.org

05/14/2026

The Maine DOE and the Maine DHHS Office of Child and Family Services are continuing the Early Learning Solutions Lab Community of Practice through December 2026 to support stronger partnerships across Maine’s early childhood education system.

This monthly professional learning opportunity brings together educators and community partners to explore topics like sustainability planning, family engagement, kindergarten transitions, and more — all focused on strengthening Maine’s mixed delivery system for young learners.

Learn more about the Community of Practice, monthly topics, and how to register: https://mainedoenews.net/2026/05/08/from-ideas-to-impact-early-learning-solutions-lab-cop-expands-through-2026/

05/12/2026

OFI will be at some Maine Maternal Heath Mobile in May! We have committed to having an Eligibility Specialist at many of the Health Mobile’s stops, so individuals can apply for MaineCare, SNAP, and TANF while they are accessing health resources and services.

The mobile unit offers
✍🏽maternal education,
🧑🏻‍⚕️meetings with a public health nurse and lactation consultant,
🩺blood pressure and depression screenings,
🚗car seat safety checks, and
🚼access to free resources like diapers.

The Maternal Mobile Health project is a collaborative effort with a nonprofit agency called Maine Mobile Health and DHHS agencies like Public Health Nursing, WIC, Help Me Grow, and OFI, plus the Penquis Prevention Council. Services are available to anyone who stops by the mobile!

This is a great example of strong collaboration in support of new parents and improved public health.
To learn more, visit: https://www.mainemobile.org/