The mission of Safe Voices is to provide personalized advocacy for all survivors of domestic abuse and violence, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation, and engage communities in social change to eliminate violence. Services provided include: a 24-hour helpline, a 17-bed emergency shelter, individual and group support, safety planning, family and housing services, referrals, court advocacy, transportation, education, and more. Safe Voices has a network of local community-based offices in each county served: Farmington (207) 778-6107, South Paris (207)743-5806, Rumford (207) 369-0750. Serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Androscoggin
Safe Voices
Aroostook
Hope & Justice Project
The Hope & Justice Project, previously the Battered Women’s Project, helps those whose family and dating relationships are affected by abuse and violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, confidential emergency shelters, safety planning, legal advocacy, social service advocacy, support groups, education and more. Bilingual English-French advocates available and additional languages as needed. Advocates can meet survivors in their resource center in Presque Isle, in one of their outreach offices, or in a confidential location. Outreach offices are located in: Houlton (207) 532-4004, Madawaska (207) 728-3199, and Fort Kent (207) 834-7395. Serving Aroostook County.
Maliseet Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
The Maliseet Advocacy Center is available to anyone affected by domestic violence and sexual violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Its mission is to decrease domestic violence and sexual assault by providing services, information, training, and education to the community. Services include: 24-hour hotline, safety planning, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, court/legal advocacy, assistance in obtaining protection orders, legal assistance, support groups, training, and more.
Cumberland
Through These Doors
Through These Doors, formerly the Family Crisis Shelter, is a resource center serving victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, human trafficking, and elder abuse. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, a 16-bed temporary shelter, transitional housing assistance, support groups, court advocacy, assistance with protective orders, safety planning, and more. The 24-hour helpline is answered by an answering service and an advocate will return the call from a blocked or restricted number within 15 minutes. Interpretation is available. Court advocacy is available at their three outreach offices by calling: Greater Portland (207)-874-8512, Midcoast Region (207 721-0199, Lakes Region (207) 647-8501. Serving Cumberland County.
Hancock
NextStep
NextStep serves victims and survivors of intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal assistance, emergency shelter, community education, support groups, supportive housing, safety planning, and more. The shelter location is confidential and it is available for victims-survivors and their children and pets. Interpretation services available when calling the hotline. NextStep has two offices and serves Hancock and Washington counties.
Kennebec
Family Violence Project
The mission of the Family Violence Project is to end domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Services include: emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, support groups, education programs, court advocacy, supportive housing, case management, and more.
Knox
New Hope Midcoast
New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope for Women, serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, support groups, education programs, children’s services, and more. New Hope has three onsite locations serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Lincoln
New Hope Midcoast
New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope for Women, serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, support groups, education programs, children’s services, and more. New Hope has three onsite locations serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Penobscot
Partners for Peace
Partners for Peace is a domestic violence resource center, formed from the collaborative merger of Spruce Run and Womancare. They offer help and support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or violence, partner abuse, dating violence, stalking or human trafficking. Service include: a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing support, online support groups, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, children’s services, hospital accompaniment, and safety planning. Serving Penobscot County.
Penobscot Nation Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
The Penobscot Nation Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center has a 24-hour support line and serves those who experience domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking.
Piscataquis
Partners for Peace
Partners for Peace is a domestic violence resource center, which was formed from the collaborative merger of Spruce Run and Womancare. They offer help and support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or violence, partner abuse, dating violence, stalking or human trafficking. Service include: a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing support, online support groups, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, children’s services, hospital accompaniment, and safety planning. Serving Piscataquis County.
Sagahadoc
New Hope Midcoast
New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope for Women, serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, hospital accompaniment, support groups, education programs, children’s services, and more. New Hope has three onsite locations serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Washington
NextStep
NextStep serves victims and survivors of intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, legal assistance, emergency shelter, community education, support groups, supportive housing, safety planning, and more. The shelter location is confidential and it is available for victims-survivors and their children and pets. Interpretation services available when calling the hotline. NextStep has two offices and serves Hancock and Washington counties.
Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center provides services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emotional support, safety planning, door lock replacement and window alarms, emergency shelter, transitional housing assistance, referrals, advocacy, transportation, accompaniment to hospital and to Tribal/state court, community education, legal representation in civil matters arising from domestic violence, and more. Serving members of the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Tribe and community members residing on the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation.
York
Caring Unlimited
Caring Unlimited provides support and safe haven to adults and children whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. Services include: a 24-hour helpline, online chat services, emergency shelter, transitional housing and services, support groups, legal assistance, safety planning, education, training, and more. Serving York County.