Dial 911

1-888-568-1112

The Maine Crisis Line 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.

Dial 988

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.

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.

1-800-871-7741 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.

1-866-488-7386 or text 'START' to 678-678

Connect to a trained counselor that understands the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available for support 24/7.

Dial 211 or 1-877-463-6207 (when out of state)

211 is a free, confidential information and referral service available 24/7. This statewide service connects people who want to get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.