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Maine Domestic Violence Helpline
Maine's statewide 24/7 domestic violence helpline. Trained advocates provide crisis counseling, safety planning, emotional support, and referrals to local resource centers across all 16 counties. Deaf/HH: 1-800-437-1220.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Who this helps
- Anyone affected by domestic violence, including survivors, concerned friends and family members, and service providers. No identification or insurance required.
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Through These Doors
Cumberland County's domestic violence resource center providing emergency shelter (16 beds), advocacy, legal assistance, and support services. Operating since 1977 with three outreach offices across the county.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour helpline. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone in Cumberland County experiencing domestic violence or abuse, including dating violence and stalking. No ID or insurance required.
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Safe Voices
The only shelter and support service for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Offices in Farmington, Lewiston, Norway, and Rumford.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour helpline. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sex trafficking in Androscoggin, Franklin, or Oxford counties. Free and confidential.
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Partners for Peace
Comprehensive domestic violence services in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. Formed from the merger of Spruce Run and Womancare Alliance. Provides shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, and children's services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour helpline. Office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking in Penobscot or Piscataquis counties. Free, confidential.
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Hope and Justice Project
Serves Aroostook County with emergency shelters, transitional housing (up to 2 years), support groups, and advocacy. Supports approximately 1,000 victims per year across northern Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour hotline. Office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Who this helps
- Adults and children in Aroostook County affected by domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. All services free and confidential.
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NextStep Domestic Violence Project
Free, confidential domestic violence support in Hancock and Washington counties. Call the 24/7 helpline for safety planning, advocacy, shelter information or support groups.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Helpline available 24 hours a day, every day.
- Who this helps
- People affected by domestic violence, dating violence or stalking in Hancock and Washington counties.
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New Hope Midcoast
Serves Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties with a 24/7 helpline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services, support groups, and school-based education programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour helpline. Office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone experiencing domestic violence in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, or Waldo counties. All genders welcome. Free and confidential.
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Caring Unlimited
York County's domestic violence resource center since 1977. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, and support groups. Resource centers in Sanford, Biddeford, Kittery, and Waterboro.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour helpline and online chat. Office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone in York County experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. Free and confidential.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Family Violence Project
Free, confidential domestic violence services in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Two emergency shelters, transitional housing (up to 2 years), legal advocacy, and support groups from offices in Augusta, Waterville, and Skowhegan.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour helpline. Office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone experiencing domestic violence in Kennebec or Somerset counties. Free and confidential.
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Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA)
Statewide 24/7 sexual assault crisis helpline connecting callers with local advocates. Provides crisis counseling, medical advocacy, hospital accompaniment, and referrals. TTY: 1-888-458-5599.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 helpline. Office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Anyone affected by sexual violence. Free and confidential regardless of age, gender, or ability to pay.
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance - Family Law & DV
Free civil legal aid for domestic violence survivors. Helps with protection from abuse orders, family law, and housing issues. 83% of victims represented by Pine Tree obtain a protective order vs. 32% without an attorney.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Intake: Mon 12-2:30 PM, Tue 9-11:30 AM, Thu 9-11:30 AM.
- Who this helps
- Low-income Maine residents experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking who need help with civil legal matters.
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Her Safety Net
Nonprofit providing advocacy and support services to immigrant, refugee, asylum-seeking, and BIPOC women and girls facing gender-based violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault. MCEDV member organization. Founded 2021.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Women and girls of all ages, with a focus on immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and BIPOC communities facing domestic violence, sexual assault, or gender-based violence.
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Immigrant Resource Center of Maine (IRCM)
MCEDV member organization providing culturally and linguistically sensitive domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy across ethnic communities. On-site advocates serve victims and survivors. Gender-Based Violence Program is the core offering.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Immigrants, refugees, and members of ethnic communities experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault.
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Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV)
Statewide coalition coordinating a network of 10 member organizations (8 regional DV resource centers + 2 culturally specific providers). Operates the Statewide DV Helpline at 1-866-834-4357. Provides training, resources, and connection to local services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Office: Mon-Fri; DV Helpline: 24/7 at 1-866-834-4357
- Who this helps
- Anyone in Maine experiencing domestic violence or seeking information about DV services.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Statewide coalition of Maine's eight member domestic violence resource centers. Operates the statewide DV helpline at 1-866-834-HELP and connects survivors with local advocates.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Helpline available extended hours
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse in Maine. Free and confidential.
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NextStep Youth & School Education
Free, age-appropriate education about healthy relationships and abuse prevention for schools and youth groups.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Sessions arranged with NextStep educators.
- Who this helps
- School and community groups from pre-K through college in Hancock and Washington counties.
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