COVID-19 Updates
May 15 Update
We know that accessing routine medical care can sometimes be difficult, and for some folks, the COVID-19 pandemic has made the thought of doing so even more daunting. However, one way to keep yourself safer and healthier is to continue with regular medical...
May 8 Update
There is a lot of information about COVID-19 out in the world today, and it is not always easy to know which information is real, what sources to believe, or how to best reduce the individual risk of contracting or spreading the virus based on these messages. Sources...
May 1 Update
Did you know that Gov. Janet Mills has extended Maine’s stay-at-home order until May 31st? Today is the first day of Phase 1 of the new Stay Safer at Home Order – but for now there are very few changes. Please keep yourself and others safe by doing...
April 24 Update
Sometimes it can be easy to forget to take care of our basic needs while navigating the challenges COVID-19 has posed to our daily routines. For this reason, this week we are offering a reminder to practice self-care (including some practical, low and no cost tips!),...
APRIL 24, 2020 UPDATE
Our emergency youth shelter is once again accepting referrals for 18-19 year olds in addition to minors – inquiries can be made to our 24-hour help line at 207-795-4070. All other services continue as before. Take care and wash those hands!!!
April 17 Update
Everyone is feeling the strain of dealing with COVID-19 restrictions! This week’s update is about staying healthy with ideas about alcohol and drug use during this stressful time. Please continue to stay put, stay 6 feet+ apart, and stay...
APRIL 13, 2020 UPDATE
Our Lewiston Youth Street Outreach Team food and supplies are now completely MOBILE!! Staff are delivering bags of food and emergency supplies to youth Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, wherever they are staying in the community or camping out. Mondays and...
April 10 Update
This week’s update is all about staying healthy and protecting the people you care about from COVID-19. https://tinyurl.com/NBinfo4-10 Links go to the images below! This week, Lewiston Police announced that they plan to start enforcing the stay healthy at...
April 3 Update
Hello NB Youth! Please check out this week’s info: Lewiston Website “What the Stay Healthy at Home Order Means for You” (printable PDF of the info is below)Video “Why Social Distancing Saves Lives” (scroll down to see it on this page) ***Please stay wherever you...
APRIL 3, 2020 UPDATE
Due to the Stay Healthy at Home order implemented this week, New Beginnings has made additional changes to our staffing and services. We have had all staff who can work remotely start doing so whenever possible. All staff are continuing to be paid regardless of health...