Maine Crisis Line
The Opportunity Alliance / Maine DHHS
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress. Trained Maine-based crisis counselors. Also reachable by dialing 988. Mobile crisis teams available in many counties.
Who can use this?
Anyone in Maine experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, substance use crisis, or emotional distress. No insurance or ID needed.
About this resource
The Maine Crisis Line is the state's centralized behavioral health crisis service staffed 24/7 by trained clinicians. They provide free, confidential support by phone, text, and chat. Mobile crisis teams can be dispatched in many counties for in-person intervention. Calling 988 from a Maine area code also connects to this service.
Services offered
- 24/7 phone crisis support
- Text & chat support
- Mobile crisis team dispatch
- Safety planning
- Referrals to local services
What to expect
Call 888-568-1112 or dial 988. A trained crisis counselor will answer, listen, and help you through the situation. They can dispatch a mobile crisis team if needed.
What to bring
Nothing, just call, text, or chat