Maine Crisis Line (MCL)

1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)

The Maine Crisis Line (MCL) is the state’s crisis telephone response service for individuals or families experiencing a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and/or self-harm. Trained crisis call specialists answer the line and provide free and confidential telephone support and stabilization 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 (formerly called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers free, confidential, 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

• Thoughts of suicide

• Mental health or substance use crisis, or

• Any other kind of emotion distress

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

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.org.
helpline@namimaine.org

Child Protective Services

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 a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously. 

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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.

For a list of resources in Tribal communities visit: www.mcedv.org/get-help/

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 the Office of Behavioral Health