Sexual Assault Services
All services are free of charge. AMHC Sexual Assault Services operate 24/7, extending confidential support to those impacted by sexual assault. Additionally, advocates are accessible during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AMHC outpatient offices in Fort Kent, Caribou, Houlton, Calais, Machias, and Ellsworth.
24/7 Helpline 1-800-871-7741
Advocacy & Prevention
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.
Children's Advocacy Centers
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, the District Attorney’s Office, or law enforcement.
Aroostook Children's Advocacy Center (ACAC)
23 High Street, Fort Fairfield
207-472-6134
Downeast Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC)
14 Steves Lane, Suite 3, Marshfield
207-255-3687
Downeast Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC)
70 Kingsland Crossing, Ellsworth
207-667-6890
Confidential Helplines
Discover essential support services tailored to your needs. From crisis helplines to behavioral health resources and youth assistance, find the guidance you seek. Access confidential and free help today!
988 Helpline
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.
OPTIONS Maine
Contact your local OPTIONS liaison for guidance on naloxone, Maine's Good Samaritan Law, or suitable substance use disorder (SUD) services for yourself or a loved one.
AMHC Sexual Assault Services
Free, confidential advocacy, education, and prevention services for survivors of sexual violence, available 24/7 by phone, with support from trained counselors.