The Maine Youth Leaders program by the Healthy Community Coalition, an exciting opportunity for Franklin County students. This program focuses on community building, leadership development, and organizing a Youth Leadership Summit at your school. The program, held during school hours with monthly team-building outings, is free. Transportation is arranged by parents with available compensation, fostering a collaborative approach for out-of-school activities. This is a for students to grow as a leader, explore new perspectives, and make a positive impact.

Who can join?

Any youth betwen the ages of 12-18 in Franklin County

What can expect?

Leadership and volunteer opportunities, team building skills, chances to engage with the community and friendships across the county.

Who can I contact for more info?

Please contact Lillian Hunt contact us at (207)-779-2467, or lillian.hunt@mainehealth.org.

This free peer support group is a great opportunity to meet other new breastfeeding parents in your community, share experiences, and receive postpartum and newborn care information and support. A lactation consultant facilitates the group and can answer your questions.

Please register here to receive log-in or call-in information for this weekly group which meets on Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am.

This group meets in person (with a hybrid Zoom option, too) at the MaineHealth Medical Building, 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth. (Ground floor, lots of parking!)

FREE but registration is required to receive Zoom info. Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!

MUTUAL SUPPORT FROM OTHERS

This group is open to anyone trying to quit tobacco, thinking about quitting, struggling to maintain quit or wanting support during any phase of tobacco use or quit process. We also welcome successful quitters who would like to support others in the quit process or could benefit from accountability to help maintain their quit.

We offer weekly health tips and encourage participants to share their challenges and successes to support each other in working toward goals. This is a great opportunity to talk with others in similar situations and share ideas.

Registration required. For more information call (207) 844-4582.  

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your iPhone calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMpd-ypqD0tE9w6kzrq7jjZrik4DEftyNbW/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvqjsvG9KTtxCPRpwEBoigZ-vwpiFaj_pKyhT_ETEEaAnMJOtJZpZaFszJ

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87405166798

Meeting ID: 874 0516 6798

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN

This group is open to women aged 18-45 who are trying to quit tobacco, thinking about quitting, struggling to maintain quit or wanting support during any phase of tobacco use or quit process. We also welcome successful quitters who would like to support others in the quit process or could benefit from accountability to help maintain their quit.

We offer weekly health tips and encourage participants to share their challenges and successes to support each other in working toward goals. This is a great opportunity to talk with others in similar situations and share ideas.  

Registration required. For more information call (207) 844-4582.

If you are looking for support and not a woman of childbearing age, you are welcome to join our general Tobacco Support Group.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your iPhone calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrdumpqzopHNNVwVVSGiTNy3NhOATTzBjw/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDoqG9GUsx-ARpwqBIj4c-vwmH5ego1zqgjTNRN0azfYL7FsOp1eJOzK

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83610151367

Meeting ID: 836 1015 1367

Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.

Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.

Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program. 

A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program. 

* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.

* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment. 

Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.

Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.

The CNA Apprentice Training is a program of MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland.   Please take time to learn about our program and read the information below carefully.  If you have questions or want to know more about the MHMMC Portland program, please contact us at mmc.cnaprogram@MaineHealth.org 

For the MHMMC Portland CNA APPRENTICE CLASS that begins January 6, 2025. The application deadline for this class is November 25. If you register for a CASAS date, please make every effort to attend!

To apply, you must:

--Pass the CASAS reading assessment with a score of 240 or higher. You must bring a photo ID to the reading test and go to the main office at Portland Adult Education when you arrive.  Passing this test is not a guarantee that you will be placed in the class.

Note:  If you hold a bachelors or associates degree from an accredited US institution of higher learning, the CASAS assessment may be waived (send copy of diploma or transcript to mmc.cnaprogram@mainehealth.org)

If you have recently taken the CASAS, you must wait 6 months before taking it again.

--Submit the CNA Program Application

--Attend a virtual information session: we'll send you an invitation after you score 240 or higher on the CASAS. The date of this session is not yet scheduled.

Please email mmc.cnaprogram@mainehealth.org if you have any questions or for info about MHMMC Portland’s CNA Program.