988 (Call/Text/Chat)
All services are free of charge. AMHC Sexual Assault Services operates 24/7, extending confidential support to those impacted by sexual assault by promoting healing and justice through advocacy, education, and prevention efforts.
24/7 Helpline 1-800-871-7741
Comprehensive advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence, their families, and friends. Support groups, crisis intervention, informational guidance, and assistance in accessing community resources. Accompaniment to medical facilities, law enforcement, or court regardless of when the violence occurred. Community-wide awareness programs and preventive education covering sexual violence prevention, harassment, internet safety, and personal body safety across diverse age groups.
Located in Fort Fairfield and Marshfield, the centers serve to alleviate trauma and aid in the recovery of children and families impacted by allegations of sexual abuse by offering a secure, impartial, trauma informed environment that offers a streamlined, evidence-based community response, striving to enhance coordination among child abuse response agencies for more effective support. Referrals are made by DHHS, District Attorney’s Office, or law enforcement.
Downeast Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC)
14 Steves Lane, Suite 3, Marshfield
Downeast Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC)
70 Kingsland Crossing, Ellsworth
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The Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
Contact your local OPTIONS liaison for guidance on naloxone, Maine's Good Samaritan Law, or suitable services for yourself or a loved one.
Free, confidential support for youth aged 13-23, staffed by trained specialists aged 18-24, available daily from 2 pm to 10 pm EST.