Dochas Wellness was created with a clear purpose: to nurture healing, resilience, and hope for people and communities facing hard moments. Our name comes from the Irish word for hope and optimism, and it reflects our belief that connection, safety, and recovery are possible for every person, including you.
A Name with a Purpose
Vision
We envision a future where every person facing emotional crisis or elevated risk is met with understanding, connection, and comprehensive support. Dochas Wellness aspires to be a trusted leader in trauma-informed practice, system collaboration, and community resilience, collaborating towards bridging gaps in care, reducing stigma, and ensuring that hope and safety are accessible to all.
Mission
At Dochas Wellness, our mission is to nurture healing, resilience, and hope for individuals and communities impacted by acute risk, critical events, and ongoing stress. We provide compassionate mental health services, specialized training, practical skills, and collaborative consultation that strengthen wellness and support safety. Through trauma-informed care and partnership with the systems that shape daily life, including families, workplaces, schools, and community organizations, we help people access both formal and informal support. Our work is guided by connection and built around clear pathways toward stability, recovery, and a hopeful future.
Philosophy
We believe healing happens through connection. When individuals are surrounded by knowledgeable professionals, supportive communities, and accessible resources, safety and hope become possible even in the midst of deep crisis. Dochas Wellness is committed to walking with people through their most challenging moments, building a network of support, and toward a future defined not by trauma, but by resilience.
Our Values
Hope & Optimism
Grounded in our namesake, we believe healing and connection are possible for every person. We hold hope as a guiding force in recovery, and in the communities we serve.Resilience & Empowerment
We help individuals, families, and systems build sustainable strengths, skills, and strategies that foster long-term wellbeing and empowerment, so you can move forward with greater confidence and stability.Excellence in Training & Consultation
We deliver high-quality, evidence-informed training and guidance that enhances professional readiness,
crisis response, and prevention efforts across our communities in Maine.Crisis Responsiveness
We stand alongside individuals and systems during critical events, offering stabilization, support, and guidance that reduce harm and promote recovery.Compassionate Care
We meet every person with dignity, empathy, and respect. We honor lived experience, acknowledge trauma, and create a space where you can feel seen, safe, and supported.Collaboration & Connectedness
We believe healing is supported by community. We work alongside families, organizations, and natural supports to strengthen the network around you, so care feels coordinated, not overwhelming.Integrity & Cultural Humility
We uphold the highest ethical standards and honor the diverse identities, traditions, and beliefs of the individuals and communities we serve.Dochas at a Glance
We Support
We Help
We Are Guided
People at high risk for mental health challenges including suicide, and those living with trauma, emotional crisis, or acute and ongoing stress.
With trauma-informed therapy and care, crisis stabilization, education, and consultation.
By evidence-informed care, human compassion, and healing through connection
Meet our Founder
Hannah Longley, LCSW brings nearly two decades of experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and systems collaboration into Dochas Wellness. In therapy, she offers a steady, practical approach grounded in safety, connection, and hope that feels real and attainable. Her work has supported individuals, families, first responders, and communities across Maine, and she continues to partner with organizations to strengthen crisis readiness and response.