Support for you,
around Franklin.
Connect with Maine domestic abuse advocates for support, safety planning, shelter options, and legal advocacy.
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Domestic violence support resources around Franklin
Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.
You can talk through your options.
Call Maine's statewide domestic abuse helpline at 1-866-834-4357. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 when you can safely do so.
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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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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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