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The G.E.A.R. Parent Network was founded to support parents of children with emotional, mental, or behavioral health needs but has grown to support all parents. Because all parents need support sometimes!
Want to talk with another parent in a confidential and safe space with no shame, blame or judgment? Give us a call!
You can reach us, toll-free in Maine, at (800) 264-9224.
Here is how we can help you.
We provide NO COST support to parents and families who have kids ages 0-21.
Our supports include:
- Confidential phone support
- 1:1 parent-peer support to parents/caregivers
- Family-centered training
- Educational workshops and conferences
- Positive parenting skills education and peer mentoring
- Social and networking events to reduce isolation, enhance natural supports, and promote resiliency
- Information about children’s behavioral health needs
- Advocacy in Maine’s system of care for comprehensive, coordinated, community-based, trauma-informed and family/youth-driven services
When life gets hard. Call us!
We want you to know that you are not alone. If you need support now, call our statewide parent team at 800-264-9224.
This phone line is staffed based on community need which varies. Messages will be returned within 24 business hours.
Our regional family support coordinators and family peer specialists are available to help you. Reach out now or when you feel in need of extra support.
Statewide Support Staff
Cindy Seekins, CFPS
Director, G.E.A.R. Parent Network
Regional Family Support Coordinators
Diane Bouffard, CFPS
Team Leader/Regional Family Support Coordinator, supporting families in Franklin, Kennebec & Somerset counties.
Shannan King, CFPS
Regional Family Support Coordinator, supporting families in Hancock, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties
Heather Williams, CFPS
Regional Family Support Coordinator, supporting families in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford, & York counties.
Family Peer Specialist Staff
Robert Boulier, CFPS
Family Peer Specialist
Suzanne Gagne, CFPS
Family Peer Specialist - Penobscot County
Administrative Offices
10 Caldwell Road
Augusta, Maine 04330
Proud member of the National Federation of Families
