Crisis · Statewide

Report Suspected Child Abuse
or Neglect

Maine’s child abuse and neglect reporting line is open 24 hours a day, including holidays. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.

Contact & access

Community members should call. The state’s online option is limited to certain mandated reporters and non-urgent situations.

Access & privacy: Contact the service directly about safe ways to connect and where to go.
Listed hours: Reporting line open 24/7, including holidays.

Anyone can call to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Maine.

Call the reporting line and explain your concern. This is a government reporting service, not a confidential counseling helpline.

Be ready to explain what concerns you about the child’s safety. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Support Maine is an independent directory. Contact the provider to confirm current requirements, hours, service locations, and availability.

Service information checked September 27, 2026 against Maine DHHS reporting guidance. This is not a live availability check.