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Emergency/Crisis Hotlines - If your life or someone else's is in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1

Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline

1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
The Maine Crisis Hotline helps to stabilize individuals and families while assisting in crisis resolution and action planning. If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the 24-hour crisis hotline and speak with a trained crisis clinician who can connect you to the closest crisis center.
For more information visit: www.sweetser.org/programs-services/services-for-adults/crisis-services/

2-1-1 Maine, Inc.

Dial 211 or 1-877-463-6207 (When Out of State)If you are not sure who to call, dial 2-1-1 to get connected to statewide services and programs. One number - thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, 24-hour number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community. For more information visit: www.211maineorg.

Child Abuse

1-800-452-1999 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
If you are concerned about child neglect or abuse, call this 24-hour hotline to speak to with a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously. 
For more information visit: www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cw/reporting_abuse

Elder/ Dependent Adult Abuse

1-800-624-8404 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
If you are concerned about incapacitated or dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation call this 24-hour hotline to speak to an adult protective services specialist. Calls may be made anonymously.
 For more information visit: www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/aps-guardianship/how-to-reporthtml

Suicide Prevention

1-888-568-1112 (Voice) The Maine Crisis Hotline or 711 (Maine Relay)
1-800-273-TALK (8255) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.


For more information visit the Maine Suicide Prevention Program.

NAMI Maine Helpline

1-800-464-5767 (Press 1)
The NAMI Helpline is a safe and confidential mental health service for peers, law enforcement, professionals, friends and family members. It provides support, education and advocacy for anyone with questions about mental health concerns. Helpline available Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
For more information visit: www.namimaine.orghelpline@namimaine.org

 

Domestic Violence Helpline

1-866-834-HELP (4357)
The statewide Domestic Violence Helpline connects callers with advocates at Domestic Violence Resource Centers and provides information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy.
For more information visit:  www.mcedv.org.
 For a list of resources in Tribal communities visit: www.mcedv.org/get-help/

Sexual Assault Helpline

1-800-871-7741 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
Call the 24-hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line (or text Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) for confidential services free of charge. 
For more information visit: www.mecasa.org

Intentional Peer Support Warmline

1-866-771-WARM (9276) or 711 (Maine Relay)
The Intentional Peer Support Warm Line is available toll-free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is a mental health peer-to-peer phone support program offering mutual conversations with a trained specialist who has life experience with mental health and/or substance use issues and recovery. The focus is to encourage and foster recovery, moving toward wellness and reconnecting with community.
For more information visit: www.maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/mentalhealth/wellness/warmline.

 

Poison Control Center

1-800-222-1222 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
The Northern New England Poison Center is the regional poison center for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. It is available 24-hours to provide immediate treatment advice for poisonings and answer questions about poisons and prevention.
For more information visit: www.nnepc.org.

 

Substance Use Disorders and Tobacco Use

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

1-800-737-6237
During business hours, your call will be taken by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who knows exactly what you are going through and can give you all the information you need. At night, there is a well-qualified answering service, that can give meeting information, or put you in touch with a person in your area recovering from alcohol use disorder who is available to talk with you about how to get help.
For more information visit: csoaamaine.org/.

 

Eyes Open for ME

1-800-974-0062
Visit www.eyesopenforme.org for more information on Opioid Use Disorder and ways to get help. 

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Locator

Find a provider at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator

 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

1-800-974-0062
Call the Narcotics Anonymous helpline and talk to a person in recovery from addiction.
For more information visit: www.namaine.org

 

The Maine Tobacco Helpline

1-800-207-1230
When you're ready to quit, just call.
For more information visit: thequitlink.com/tools-to-quit/the-maine-tobacco-hotline/

 

Statewide Al'anon

1-800-498-1844
Al'anon meetings are a place to learn how to change reactions to the attitudes and behaviors common in alcoholic relationships, including those where drinking no longer occurs. The hotline is staffed by volunteers who answer phones, provide literature, and keep meeting information. 
For more information visit: www.maineafg.org

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