NSSC Maine Press Conference | Response to the Shalom House Tragedy | 5/15/26

In this press conference, advocates, families, and community members respond to the tragic stabbing at Shalom House and discuss the urgent need for accountability, early intervention, and a true continuum of care for individuals living with severe mental illness. The conversation highlights the devastating consequences of untreated psychosis, the gaps in Maine's current mental health system, and why families and frontline professionals are demanding action before tragedy occurs. Hosted by the National Shattering Silence Coalition (NSSC) in collaboration with the Brett M. Staples Brain Disorder Awareness Coalition.