If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking and needs support outside of university business hours, there are helplines that can assist you. Many helplines are available 24/7. If you are unsure which helpline to contact, or if you would like support with contacting a helpline, the Confidential Resource Advisor (CRA) on your campus can help you during regular working hours.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Click the plus signs below for more information about the available county, statewide, and national helplines.

Androscoggin County

University of Southern Maine Lewiston Campus

Aroostook County

University of Maine at Fort Kent | University of Maine at Presque Isle

Cumberland County

University of Southern Maine Gorham and Portland Campuses | Maine Law

Franklin County

University of Maine at Farmington

Kennebec County

University of Maine at Augusta

Penobscot County

University of Maine | University of Maine at Augusta Bangor Campus

Washington County

University of Maine at Machias

National Sexual Assault Hotline (External Site)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (External Site)

  • Call 1-800-799-7233
  • Text “START” to 88788
  • Live chat available

love is respect (External Site)

  • Call 1-866-331-9474
  • Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
  • Live chat available

National Human Trafficking Hotline (External Site)

There are also helplines dedicated to supporting survivors from specific communities. These helplines can offer additional guidance and assistance tailored to your identity- and community-based needs.

Click the plus signs below for more information about these helplines.

Maine Tribal Helplines and Advocacy Centers

Aroostook Band of Micmacs

Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians

Indian Township Passamaquoddy

Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy

Penobscot Indian Nation

National Tribal Helpline

StrongHearts Native Helpline (External Site)

  • Call or text 1-844-762-8483
  • Live chat available