Counseling and Resources

We have several counseling options available for victims and community members seeking help. Locally and virtually. Some are free, some are not. This page will be updated as more information comes in.


Local counselors:

Tony Brucato, LCPC-C
Office (VP/VRS): 207-558-4404
Text: 207-613-6897
Email: brucato@deafcounselingmaine.org

Jennifer McCann, LCSW
V/Text: 207-423-0997 
VP: 207-544-0287
Email: jmccann211@gmail.com

Echo Dixon, LCSW
(207) 332-0023 (V)
(207) 494-5520 (VP)
Email: echodixonlcsw@gmail.com

Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Kristine Gile
VP: 207-619-5747


Coping After Mass Violence

For Teens: Coping After Mass Violence

How to talk to children about shootings.

ASL Translation of post found on Facebook re: What to do when a person grieves:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0MoaZTnnHaFDDz8HhYVyyf5V2hTPoh2g33zMQ4x4eWYcdx6EWq18y1VBSWqX9hyhUl&id=100065248233056&mibextid=Nif5oz

Nation-wide counseling resources:

National Deaf Therapy – Free ASL Support Line

Deaf Counseling Center

Disaster Distress Helpline Click on ASL NOW to make a call.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Loss)


Community Supports:

Maine Deaf Community Support Public Facebook page to share and support for 10/25 victims

Resources for Victims in Lewiston A page on FBI’s website dedicated to the victims of the Lewiston shooting. Has a list of various resources as well.