Poison Control Center
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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. Visit the Northern
New England Poison Center  web site
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Maine Statewide
Crisis Hotline
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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
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1-888-568-1112 (Voice/TTY) (Crisis Hotline)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Visit the Maine
Youth Suicide Prevention Program  for more information.
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Child Abuse Hotline
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1-800-452-1999 (Voice) 1-800-963-9490 (TTY)
The State of Maine's child abuse hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
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Elder Abuse Hotline
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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 Hotline
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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. Visit http://www.mecasa.org |
Domestic Violence Hotline
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1-866-834-4357
Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline. Visit www.mcedv.org - Information,
crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy.
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Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA)
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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
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1-800-498-1844
Staffed by volunteers answering phones, providing literature,
and keeping meeting information. Visit home.gwi.net/maineldc |
Narcotics
Anonymous (NA)
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1-800-974-0062
Call their helpline and talk to a recovering addict. Visit
www.namaine.org |
The Women's Project
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Southern Maine - 1-800-611-1588 Northern Maine - 1-800-611-1779
Helping women affected by substance abuse - their own or others.
Visit www.propeople.org/women.htm |
Drug Tip Hotline
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1-800-452-6457
Maine Bureau of Intergovernmental Drug Enforcement (BIDE) Drug Tip Hotline
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2-1-1 Maine, Inc.
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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 and human services in their community.
Visit http://www.211maine.org |
