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
Maine Statewide Crisis	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 for more information.
Child Abuse	1-800-452-1999 (Voice) 1-800-963-9490 (TTY) The State of Maine's child abuse hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
Elder Abuse	1-800-624-8404 (Voice) 1-800-624-8404 (TTY) 1-800-963-9490 (TTY after hours) The Office of Elder Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Calls may be made anonymously.
Sexual Assault Support	1-800-871-7741 (Voice) 1-888-458-5599 (TTY) A 24-hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line providing confidential services free of charge. Visit http://www.mecasa.org See Wabanaki Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for phone and contact information specific to programs offered by the Wabanaki Tribes of Maine.
Domestic Violence	1-866-834-4357 Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline. Visit www.mcedv.org - Information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy. See Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for phone and contact information specific to programs offered by several tribes of Maine.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)	1-800-737-6237 During business hours, your call will be taken by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who knows exactly what you are going through and can give you all the information you need. At night, we have a well qualified answering service, who can give meeting information, or put you in touch with an recovering alcoholic, in your area, who will speak with you about your problem.
Statewide Alanon	1-800-498-1844 Staffed by volunteers answering phones, providing literature, and keeping meeting information. Visit www.maineafg.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)	1-800-974-0062 Call their helpline and talk to a recovering addict. Visit www.namaine.org
The Women's Project	Southern Maine - 1-800-611-1588 Northern Maine - 1-800-611-1779 Helping women affected by substance abuse - their own or others. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/help/women.htm
The Maine Tobacco Helpline	When you're ready to quit, just call. 1-800-207-1230 Visit www.tobaccofreemaine.org/quit_tobacco/Maine_Tobacco_HelpLine.php
Drug Tips	1-800-452-6457 Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Drug Tip Hotline. Provide drug tip information to the MDEA.
2-1-1 Maine, Inc.	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
1-877-kids-now (Toll free) 1-877-543-7669	Maine has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens.