COVID-19 Youth Info
Each week while social distancing and stay-home orders were in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, New Beginnings has been sending out information and resources to the youth we serve through our programs and online.
May 29 Update
On May 29th, 2020, Maine Governor Janet Mills issued an updated Executive Order detailing changes to Maine’s COVID-19 phased “reopening” plan. Below is a graphic highlighting information that might be especially important for young people to know! Making Sense of the...
May 22 Update
This week’s COVID-19 Youth Update is a little different, but that makes it interesting! Yorri, a colleague of Kris’ (who serves New Beginnings as the Youth Action Board Specialist and Prevention & Training Coordinator), recently shared THIS BLOG...
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 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 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...
March 27 Update
(Infographic can be downloaded as a PDF below or viewed online at https://tinyurl.com/NBinfo3-27 ) Drop-in continues to be available to serve 2 youth at a time from 1:30-4:30 daily and the shelter and TLP are still open – there have been no changes to our services...