HOTLINES:
Domestic Violence Hotline 24 Hr.—Statewide (with interpreter services available in many languages): 1-866-834-4357
Next Step 24 hour DV Hotline: 1-800-315-5579
Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations 24 Support Hotline: 1-877-853-2613
Sexual Assault Crisis & Support (24 Hrs.): 1-800-871-7741
SUPPORT SERVICES:
Next Step Domestic Violence Project and Shelter Services: 207-255-4934
Shelter/supportive housing; Legal assistance and advocacy; Support groups. Next Step now has a staff member that is a dedicated Child Protective liaison. She provides support to mom’s in the shelter when they are working with DHHS child protective workers. For more info contact them at: Info@NextStepDVProject.org
Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations: 207-853-2600
A tribal domestic & sexual violence response program. Help dealing with domestic abuse; Crisis response & shelter; Legal assistance & advocacy
ADDITIONAL DV RESOURCES:
WISP (Women’s Independence Scholarship Program): 1-910-397-7742
WISP scholarships are available nationally to survivors who have left an abusive intimate partner relationship and who are pursuing an education with the goal of providing economic independence for themselves and their children. Scholarships up to $2,000 per semester may be awarded for qualifying applicants. Click here to apply or learn more about the program.