Crisis Support Resources

If you have a medical emergency call 9-1-1. 

Silver ALERT
Silver Alerts are issued when a confused adult with dementia or developmental disabilities is missing. Call 9-1-1

  • Maine Crisis Line888-568-1112 
    Whether you need immediate assistance, or resources for a loved one, the Maine Crisis Line is here to listen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is free, confidential and can help you connect with a trained professional in your area.
     
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:  Dial 988 (Nationwide)
    An additional access point to Maine’s crisis system, the 988 Lifeline serves as an alternative to dialing 911 for people who are experiencing emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or a mental health crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
     
  • Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-834-4357 
    Are you concerned that a friend, a family member, a coworker, or someone else in your life is possibly being controlled or hurt by their partner? Call and be connected with support near you.
     
  • Sexual Assault Support: 800-871-7741
    Talk to someone who can help. Free, private support is available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
     
  • Teen Text Line: Text (207) 515-8398
    Youth support on a variety of topics: In-person/virtual youth peer support is also available statewide by emailing YPSSN@mainehealth.org
    This peer support text line is for Maine youth 13 - 24 years old and is staffed by individuals 18 - 24. We're here for you every day from 12pm - 10pm.
     
  • Intentional Peer Support Warmline: 866-771-9276
    A mental health peer-to-peer phone support line for adults, aged 18 and older, offering mutual conversations with a trained peer specialist who has life experience with mental health recovery.
     
  • StrengthenME Helpline:  207-221-8198
    Free stress management and resiliency resources for those experiencing stress from the COVID-19 Pandemic:
     
  • The FrontLine WarmLine: 207-221-8196 or 866-367-4440
    Supports for Maine health care workers and first responders to help manage the stress of serving on the front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.