Student Guidance
Kayla Higgins
Ecology Learning Center
Guidance Counselor & Dean of Students
kayla.higgins@ecologylearningcenter.org
207-948-3520
The Ecology Learning Center's Student Guidance is holistically focused on the individual, the circumstances, and the bigger picture - we hold Restorative Justice values through all of our student support. We hope that this page further directs and offers resources. If you are looking for anything additional, please do not hesitate to call.
Crisis
Maine Crisis Line (MCL): 711 or 888-568-1112
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (DHHS): 1-800-452-1999
Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Hotline (Silent No More): 1-800-871-7741
Domestic Abuse & Dating Violence Helpline (New Hope Midcoast): 1-800-522-3304
Homelessness
Support for youth and families (New Beginnings): 207-795-4070
Maine Department of Education McKinney-Vento homeless student services
Maine Department of Education Homeless Specialist is Susan Lieberman: 207-747-9059
Ecology Learning Center Liaison is Kayla Higgins: 207-948-3520
Suicide Help Line
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - helpline: 1-800-950-6264
Suicide & Crisis Line: 988 (call or text) or chat 988lifeline.org
LGBTQIA+
OUT Maine - helpline: 1-800-530-6997
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Association - helpline: 1-800-931-2237 (text: 1-800-931-2237)