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Health and Wellness Classes, Screenings and Support Groups
COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: To ensure that our patients and employees are kept as safe and protected as possible from novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), some Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness education sessions, exercise programs, and support groups are currently postponed. Select events may be offered virtually. Please view the individual class listings below to learn more and to register for virtual events. If you have questions about a particular program or event, please call (207) 373-6585.
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| When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. | |
| Held: Virtual Meeting - Request Link via Email | |
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Phone: (207) 387-0015
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Virtual support group for friends and families who are struggling to cope with a loved one's addiction. Meetings facilitated by people active in long-term recovery who offer a unique perspective on addiction. For meeting link, please email virtual@thefamilyrestored.org.
This group is privately run and is not facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health providers.
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| Price: $45.00 | PRINT |
| When: October 5, 2020, 5:30 - 9 p.m. | |
| Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick | |
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Phone: (207) 373-2175
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Various sessions offered throughout the year.
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| When: September 25, 2020; November 9, 7:30–11 a.m. | |
| Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick | |
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Phone: (207) 373-2175
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Various sessions offered throughout the year.
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| Price: $55.00 | PRINT |
| When: September 3, 2020; November 9, 5:30–10 p.m. | |
| Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick | |
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Phone: (207) 373-2175
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Program focuses on injury prevention, household safety, and basic first aid. Meets State of Maine requirements in First Aid and CPR for daycare providers.
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| When: 5:30 p.m. | |
| Held: Virtual Meeting - Link to be Emailed to Participants | |
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Phone: (207) 373-6585
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Ongoing series of free talks, classes, demonstrations, and healthy lifestyle options offered by the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness.
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| When: Thursdays, September 17-November 19, 4-6 p.m. | |
| Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick | |
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Phone: (207) 373-6585
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10-week mindful living program that focuses on creating a long-term solution for weight loss by addressing the emotional, physical, and nutritional issues contributing to obesity. Groups are limited and a physician's referral is required.
Next session begins September 17, 2020. For more information, call (207) 373-6585.
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Phone: (207) 373-6500
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Available Classes Birthing with Confidence (Compressed One-Day Class)
COVID-19 Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all
Birthing with Confidence classes will be held online until further notice:
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Participants will need access to high-speed Internet to take part in the online sessions.
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24 hours prior to the class's start date, registrants will receive an email from the instructor including a link to access the class online.
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Participants will need a free Zoom account.
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We recommend online payment for these classes. If you are unable to pay online, please call (207) 373-6500 for information about how to mail a check.
For more information, please call (207) 373-6500.
Birthing with Confidence is offered as an intensive one day Saturday class from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Content focuses on the anatomy of the developing pregnancy, breathing and coping techniques, the phases of labor, medical interventions, and cesarean delivery. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing as participants will practice labor positions for labor. Fee: $65.00. Class Dates |
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Phone: 207-373-6500
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Available Classes Birthing with Confidence (Series)
COVID-19 Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all
Birthing with Confidence classes will be held online until further notice:
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Participants will need access to high-speed Internet to take part in the online sessions.
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24 hours prior to the class's start date, registrants will receive an email from the instructor including a link to access the class online.
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Participants will need a free Zoom account.
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We recommend online payment for these classes. If you are unable to pay online, please call (207) 373-6500 for information about how to mail a check.
For more information, please call (207) 373-6500.
Birthing with Confidence is either a 2 week series from 6:00-8:30pm, or a 3 week series from 6:00-8:00pm. Content focuses on a natural approach to childbirth with an emphasis on relaxation, coping techniques, breathing techniques, and various laboring positions. Medication options will also be discussed. Information will be presented to provide support people with the skills and knowledge they need to support their laboring partner, support postpartum care, and support newborn care. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing as participants will practice labor positions. Fee: $65.00. Class Dates |
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Phone: 207-373-6500
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Available Classes Breastfeeding Class Class is free
COVID-19 Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all
Breastfeeding Classes will be held online until further notice:
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Participants will need access to high-speed Internet to take part in the online sessions.
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24 hours prior to the class's start date, registrants will receive an email from the instructor including a link to access the class online.
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Participants will need a free Zoom account.
For more information, please call (207) 373-6500.
Breastfeeding Class is a one-night class offered once per month from 6 - 8 p.m. Content includes basic latch techniques, tips for breastfeeding success, and back-to-work strategies.
Partners/support persons are encouraged to attend. Class Dates |
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Phone: (207) 373-6585
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an educational program designed to help people better cope with stress and life's challenges. Note that the autumn 2020 session will be MBSR - Adapted for Online.
Orientation
Orientation will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the program, meet the teachers, tell us more about yourself and your interest in the course, and ask any questions you may have. Orientation will take place Monday, September 14, 2020, and the next session will begin September 28, 2020.
Retreat
Each MBSR class includes a required weekend retreat.
Available Classes Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Adapted for Online
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8-week course of 1 ½-hour weekly group classes running on Mondays from 6:30–8 p.m.
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Virtual course
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Class instructor: Rebecca Porter
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Fee: $200; scholarships available by calling (207) 373-6585
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Required orientation on Monday, September 14
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Required 4-hour Saturday morning retreat
Class Dates Meets Virtually 6:30-8 p.m. Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 |
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Contact: Gail Boudin
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Phone: (207) 373-6585
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Learn to reduce anxiety and pain before surgery, childbirth, and more.
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Phone: (207) 373-6950
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COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, AA meetings will not be held in person until further notice. For a list of virtual AA meetings, please visit: http://csoaamaine.org/virtual-meetings/.
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Phone: (207) 373-6950
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COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, NA meetings will not be held in person until further notice. For a list of virtual NA meetings, please visit: https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/.
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| When: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | |
| Held: Waldoboro VFW, 110 Mill Street, Waldoboro | |
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Phone: (207) 522-5672
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Peer support group for men and women to leave the stresses and struggles of addiction behind.
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| When: Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | |
| Held: Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, 42 Bath Road, Wiscasset | |
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Phone: (207) 522-5672
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Peer support group for men to leave the stresses and struggles of addiction behind.
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| When: Thursdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m. | |
| Held: Addiction Resource Center, 66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick @ Room 5 | |
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Phone: (207) 373-6950
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Open to anyone affected by the substance abuse of a loved one. Provides a place to come together to learn the importance of self care as well as ways to help those in their lives who struggle with addiction.
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| Held: Addiction Resource Center, 66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick | |
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Phone: (207) 373-6928
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12-hour educational program for high school-aged youth who have experimented with alcohol and/or other drugs. The program works to achieve attitude and behavior changes resulting in lower risk choices by participants.
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