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!),...