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- Crisis Help
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Crisis Help
Available 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else
please call the
Maine Crisis Hotline
1-888-568-1112
If you are not in Maine, please call the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- OR -
Chat with a crisis counselor online:
Lifeline Crisis Chat
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx
What to expect when you call a hotline:
You will be helped by a professionally trained crisis worker who will listen to you and connect you with services in your area. This may include connecting you with community resources, offering referrals to outpatient services or a local crisis unit, or providing a recommendation for in-patient services.
Additional Resources:
List of Maine Crisis Response Programs by County (*PDF)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Other 24-hour resources for related issues:
- DHHS Child Abuse and Neglect 1-800-452-1999 (TTY Maine relay 711)
- Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline 1-866-83-4HELP (4357)
- State Police 1-800-432-7381 or 911 (TTY compatible)
- Infoline 211 offers referrals for health and human services.
- Northern New England Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 (TTY Portland only 871-3939)
- Statewide, Confidential Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line 1-800-871-7741 (TTY 1-888-458-5599)
