If you are experiencing a life-threatening situation or medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go directly to the closest hospital emergency department.
While nobody ever plans for an emergency, if one happens, we are here for you. Our emergency departments are staffed 24-hours a day, seven days a week by highly trained providers, nurses, and support staff dedicated to caring for all who enter our doors.
Upon arrival, patients are evaluated to determine treatment priority needs. All patients, whether they come in by ambulance or on their own, are assessed in the same way. While we make every effort to expedite your care, please understand that patients are treated based on the urgency of medical need. If you have any questions or concerns about your visit, please ask your provider, nurse, or any staff member.
If you have a non-urgent condition, consider contacting your primary care provider during regular office hours. Northern Light Walk-In Care is a good option if an appointment is not available with your provider. Find a Walk-in Care clinic near you.
Psychiatric Emergencies
Our Emergency Departments collaborate with Northern Light Acadia Hospital and other healthcare providers across Maine to offer immediate evaluation of acute mental health conditions. If you are in crisis and unsure where to go for mental or behavioral health services, call the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1.888.568.1112 or visit 988maine.com.
To learn about behavioral health services offered through Northern Light Health, please
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If you or someone you care about is having thoughts of suicide or thoughts of harm, please call 9-1-1 or one of the following numbers:
Trauma Care
We offer you access to our Level II Trauma Center which includes 24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, and critical care
Medical Transport and Emergency Care
Our medical transport and emergency care team is experienced at providing pre-hospital care throughout the state, including some of the most remote parts of Maine. Medical transport services include emergency and transfer ambulance as well as critical care transportation by ground and air. Most of our hospitals have on-site helipads used by LifeFlight of Maine and other services for rapid transport of critical patients. Learn more about our medical transport services.