Welcome to Serving Up Support: Maine!

 Welcome to Serving Up Support: Maine!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the very first edition of Serving Up Support: Maine! I’m Nio DiPietrantonio, Founder and Board President of Serving Up Support: Maine and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you.

Who We Are

Serving Up Support: Maine is a budding non-profit organization dedicated to providing mental health support and resources specifically for Maine’s hospitality industry. With seventeen years of experience in this field, I understand the unique challenges we face. Our mission is to create a supportive community where we can share tips, stories, and resources to help each other thrive. We’re dedicated to finding and sharing resources to provide mental health support, crisis management, physical health and wellness support, financial and debt reduction resources, food security resources, and more to help our Hospitality Industry be the best it can be!

Our Mission

Our newsletter is dedicated to providing mental health support and resources specifically for Maine’s hospitality industry. With seventeen years of experience in this field, I understand the unique challenges we face. My goal is to create a supportive community where we can share tips, stories, and resources to help each other thrive.

What to Expect

In each bi-weekly edition, you can look forward to:

- Expert Advice: Practical tips and strategies to manage stress and enhance mental wellness.

- Inspiring Stories: Hear from fellow hospitality professionals about their journeys and experiences.

- Resource Highlights: Information on local support services, workshops, and events tailored for our industry.

Spotlight: Managing Stress in the Hospitality Industry

For our first issue, I want to focus on a topic that’s close to all our hearts: managing stress. Working in hospitality can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of pressure. Here are a few tips to help you manage stress effectively:

1. Prioritize Self-Care: Make time for activities that rejuvenate you, whether it’s a hobby, exercise, or simply relaxing.

2. Stay Connected: Lean on your support network. Talking to friends, family, or colleagues can provide much-needed relief.

3. Mindfulness Practices: Techniques like meditation and deep breathing can help you stay grounded and calm, even during busy shifts.

Join the Conversation

I’d love to hear from you! What topics are you most interested in? Do you have any tips or stories you’d like to share? Feel free to reply to this email or join our Facebook community forum here!

Thank you for being a part of this community! Together, we can create a supportive and thriving environment for all of Maine’s hospitality workers & Industry Professionals. Be sure to visit our website to keep up to date with the latest events happening with our organization and to access a great list of free resources!

www.servingupsupportmaine.com

Warm regards,

Nio DiPietrantonio 
Serving Up Support: Maine Team