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Hotlines/Crisis Numbers

See DHHS Hotlines for additional, non-child related hotlines/crisis numbers.

Poison Control Center

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 External site disclaimer

Maine Statewide
Crisis Hotline

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.

Suicide Prevention

1-888-568-1112 (Voice/TTY) (Crisis Hotline)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Visit the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program External site disclaimer for more information.

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-452-1999 (Voice) 1-800-963-9490 (TTY)
The State of Maine's child abuse hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.

Domestic Violence Hotline

1-866-834-4357
Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline. Visit www.mcedv.org External site disclaimer - Information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy.

Statewide Alanon

1-800-498-1844
Staffed by volunteers answering phones, providing literature, and keeping meeting information. Visit home.gwi.net/maineldc External site disclaimer

2-1-1 Maine, Inc.

211 Maine
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 External site disclaimer