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This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Androscoggin
Safe Voices
P.O. Box 713Auburn, ME 04210
Hotline: (800) 559-2927
Fax: (207) 795-6814
URL: https://safevoices.org/
Email: info@safevoices.org
The mission of Safe Voices is to provide personalized advocacy for all survivors of domestic abuse and violence, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation, and engage communities in social change to eliminate violence. Services provided include: a 24-hour helpline, a 17-bed emergency shelter, individual and group support, safety planning, family and housing services, referrals, court advocacy, transportation, education, and more. Safe Voices has a network of local community-based offices in each county served: Farmington (207) 778-6107, South Paris (207)743-5806, Rumford (207) 369-0750. Serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.
Aroostook
Hope & Justice Project
209 State StreetPresque Isle, ME 04769
Hotline: (800) 439-2323 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 764-2977
URL: https://www.hopeandjusticeproject.org/
The Hope & Justice Project, previously the Battered Women’s Project, helps those whose family and dating relationships are affected by abuse and violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, confidential emergency shelters, safety planning, legal advocacy, social service advocacy, support groups, education and more. Bilingual English-French advocates available and additional languages as needed. Advocates can meet survivors in their resource center in Presque Isle, in one of their outreach offices, or in a confidential location. Outreach offices are located in: Houlton (207) 532-4004, Madawaska (207) 728-3199, and Fort Kent (207) 834-7395. Serving Aroostook County.
Maliseet Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians690 Foxcroft Road
Houlton, ME 04730
Hotline: (207) 532-6401 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 532-3000
URL: https://maliseets.net/domestic-violence-sexual-assault/
The Maliseet Advocacy Center is available to anyone affected by domestic violence and sexual violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Its mission is to decrease domestic violence and sexual assault by providing services, information, training, and education to the community. Services include: 24-hour hotline, safety planning, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, court/legal advocacy, assistance in obtaining protection orders, legal assistance, support groups, training, and more.
Cumberland
Through These Doors
P.O. Box 704Portland, ME 04104
Hotline: (800) 537-6066 (24 hours, TTY accessible)
Phone: (207) 874-1973
URL: https://www.throughthesedoors.org/
Through These Doors, formerly the Family Crisis Shelter, is a resource center serving victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and elder abuse. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, a 16-bed temporary shelter, transitional housing assistance, support groups, court advocacy, assistance with protective orders, safety planning, and more. The 24-hour helpline is answered by an answering service and an advocate will return the call from a blocked or restricted number within 15 minutes. Interpretation is available. Court advocacy is available at their three outreach offices by calling: Greater Portland (207)-874-8512, Midcoast Region (207 721-0199, Lakes Region (207) 647-8501. Serving Cumberland County.
Hancock
NextStep
P.O. Box 1466Ellsworth, ME 04605
Hotline: 800) 315-5579 (24 hours, TTY accessible)
Phone: (207) 667-0176
Fax: (207) 667-8033
URL: https://www.nextstepdvproject.org/
Email: info@nextstepdvproject.org
NextStep serves victims and survivors of intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal assistance, emergency shelter, community education, support groups, supportive housing, safety planning, and more. The shelter location is confidential and it is available for victims-survivors and their children and pets. Interpretation services available when calling the hotline. NextStep has two offices and serves Hancock and Washington counties.
Kennebec
Family Violence Project
P.O. Box 304Augusta, ME 04332
Hotline: (877) 890-7788 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 623-3569
URL: https://www.familyviolenceproject.org/
Email: helpline@familyviolenceproject.org
The mission of the Family Violence Project is to end domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Services include: emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, support groups, education programs, court advocacy, supportive housing, case management, and more.
Knox
New Hope Midcoast
5 Beech StreetRockland, ME 04841
Hotline: (800) 522-3304 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 594-2128
URL: https://newhopemidcoast.org/
New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope for Women, serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, support groups, education programs, children’s services, and more. New Hope has three onsite locations serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Lincoln
New Hope Midcoast
18 Belvedere Road, Offices 202/203Damariscotta, ME 04543
Hotline: (800) 522-3304 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 563-2128
URL: https://newhopemidcoast.org/
New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope for Women, serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, support groups, education programs, children’s services, and more. New Hope has three onsite locations serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Penobscot
Partners for Peace
P.O. Box 653Bangor, ME 04402
Hotline: (800) 863-9909 or TTY: (800) 437-1220 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 945-5102
Fax: (207) 990-4252
URL: https://www.partnersforpeaceme.org/
Email: sprucerun@sprucerun.net
Partners for Peace is a domestic violence resource center, formed from the collaborative merger of Spruce Run and Womancare. They offer help and support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or violence, partner abuse, dating violence, stalking or human trafficking. Service include: a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing support, online support groups, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, children’s services, hospital accompaniment, and safety planning. Serving Penobscot County.
Penobscot Nation Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
12 Wabanaki WayIndian Island, ME 04468
Hotline: (207) 631-4886 (24 hours)
URL: https://www.penobscotnation.org/departments/health-services/dv-sa-advocacy-cente…
The Penobscot Nation Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center has a 24-hour support line and serves those who experience domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking.
Piscataquis
Partners for Peace
P.O. Box 192Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Hotline: (800) 863-9909 or TTY: (800) 437-1220 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 564-8166
URL: https://www.partnersforpeaceme.org/
Partners for Peace is a domestic violence resource center, which was formed from the collaborative merger of Spruce Run and Womancare. They offer help and support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or violence, partner abuse, dating violence, stalking or human trafficking. Service include: a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing support, online support groups, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, children’s services, hospital accompaniment, and safety planning. Serving Piscataquis County.
Sagahadoc
New Hope Midcoast
12 Court StreetBath, ME 04530
Hotline: (800) 522-3304 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 443-8898
URL: https://newhopemidcoast.org/
New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope for Women, serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, support groups, education programs, children’s services, and more. New Hope has three onsite locations serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Washington
NextStep
P.O. Box 303Machias, ME 04654
Hotline: (800) 315-5579 (24 hours, TTY accessible)
Phone: (207) 255-4934
Fax: (207) 255-4243
URL: https://www.nextstepdvproject.org/
NextStep serves victims and survivors of intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal assistance, emergency shelter, community education, support groups, supportive housing, safety planning, and more. The shelter location is confidential and it is available for victims-survivors and their children and pets. Interpretation services available when calling the hotline. NextStep has two offices and serves Hancock and Washington counties.
Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
11 Passamaquoddy RoadPleasant Point, ME 04667
Hotline: (877) 853-2613 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 853-0092
Fax: (207) 853-7249
URL: https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/passamaquoddy-peaceful-relations/
Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center provides services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emotional support, safety planning, door lock replacement and window alarms, emergency shelter, transitional housing assistance, referrals, advocacy, transportation, accompaniment to hospital and to Tribal/state court, community education, legal representation in civil matters arising from domestic violence, and more. Serving members of the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Tribe and community members residing on the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation.
York
Caring Unlimited
P.O. Box 590Sanford, ME 04073
Hotline: (800) 239-7298 (24 hours)
Phone: (207) 490-3227
URL: https://www.caring-unlimited.org/
Email: mail@caring-unlimited.org
Caring Unlimited provides support and safe haven to adults and children whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, online chat services, emergency shelter, transitional housing and services, support groups, legal assistance, safety planning, education, training, and more. Serving York County.
