MIDCOAST LYME DISEASE SUPPORT & EDUCATION

Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves the needs of Maine's Lyme community through awareness, education, advocacy and support resources. A Maine-partner of the National Lyme Disease Association, we hold monthly awareness events and prevention talks, quarterly educational workshops for providers and yearly Lyme Disease conferences bringing in local and nationwide expert speakers and vendors. Members of the Maine CDC's Vector-borne Work Group, we are also active in Maine's Lyme Legislation movement.OUR MISSION STATEMENTCreated in 2014, MLDSE strives to raise awareness, foster education, advocate for change and provide support for those affected by Lyme and other tick-borne associated diseases in the Midcoast Region of Maine.1. We raise AWARENESS about Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases through Lyme-related events, advertising, social media and support group settings.2. We foster EDUCATION including prevention, diagnostic and treatment options by continually networking with Lyme Disease organizations and Lyme Literate providers and staying on the cutting edge of available resources and sharing what we learn with the wellness and medical providers and the local community at-large.3. We ADVOCATE for Chronic Lyme Disease acknowledgment, diagnostic and treatment changes at local, state and worldwide levels.4. We provide community SUPPORT for those affected by Lyme Disease and their families. We listen and we provide answers and direction, helping them get connected to Lyme Literate wellness and medical providers. Helping Maine people enjoy life the way it should be!