Somali Culture & Development
Association of Maine
Hotlines/Crisis numbers
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2-1-1 Maine, Inc. Poison Control Center |
dial 211 - Out of state call (877)463-6207
One number - thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number that connects people
who want to give help or get help with a full range
of health & human services in their community:
1-800-222-1222 (Voice) 1-877-299-4447 (TTY) In Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, the Northern
New England Poison Center provides immediate treatment
advice for poison emergencies. We also provide information
about poisons and poison prevention, twenty-four hours
a day, seven days a week:
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Maine Statewide Crisis |
1-888-568-1112 (Voice/TTY)
If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the crisis hotline. This will connect you to
your closest crisis center. |
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Suicide Prevention |
1-888-568-1112 (Voice/TTY) (Crisis Hotline)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) For more information: |
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Child Abuse |
1-800-452-1999 (Voice) 1-800-963-9490 (TTY) |
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Elder Abuse |
1-800-624-8404 (Voice)
1-800-624-8404 (TTY) 1-800-963-9490 (TTY after hours) The Office of Elder Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults
(age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Calls may be made anonymously. |
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Sexual Assault Support |
1-800-871-7741 (Voice) 1-888-458-5599 (TTY)
A 24-hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line providing confidential services free of charge:
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Domestic Violence |
1-866-834-4357
Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline. Information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy:
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Alcoholics |
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, we have a well qualified answering service, who
can give meeting information, or put you in touch with an
recovering alcoholic, in your area, who will speak with you
about your problem. |
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Statewide Alanon |
1-800-498-1844
Staffed by volunteers answering phones, providing literature, and keeping meeting information: home.gwi.net/maineldc |
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Narcotics |
1-800-974-0062
Call their helpline and talk to a recovering addict: |
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The Women's Project |
SoMaine:1-800-611-1588 -- No Maine:1-800-611-1779
Helping women affected by substance abuse - their own or |
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The Maine Tobacco Helpline |
1-800-207-1230 When you're ready to quit, just call. |
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Drug Tips |
1-800-452-6457 |
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1-877-kids-now |
Maine has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens. |