Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) provide support to students and employees impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking during university hours.

If you or someone you know needs support outside of university hours, there are helplines that can assist you. Many helplines are available confidentially for free 24/7.

Androscoggin County (Lewiston-Auburn Campus)

  • Sexual Violence – Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services (SAPARS)
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
  • Domestic/Dating Violence – Safe Voices
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-559-2927

Cumberland County (Gorham and Portland Campuses)

  • Sexual Violence – Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM)
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
  • Domestic/Dating Violence – Through These Doors
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-537-6066

Sexual Violence

  • Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA)
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-871-7741

Domestic/Dating Violence

  • Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV)
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-866-834-4357
    • TTY: 1-800-437-1220

Sexual Violence

  • Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-656-4673
    • online

Domestic/Dating Violence

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    • Free, Confidential, 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-799-7233
    • TTY: 1-800-787-3224
    • Text “START” to 88788
    • online

Connect with helplines dedicated to supporting survivors from specific communities. These helplines can offer additional guidance and assistance tailored to your identity- and community-based needs.

LGBT National Hotline

  • Call 1-888-843-4564

Trans Lifeline

  • Call 1-877-565-8860

Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline

  • Call 1-877-995-5247
  • online

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  • Call 1-800-656-4673
  • A confidential, anonymous, and facilitated by a counselor is available weekly

Immigrant Resource Center of Maine

  • Call ​207-703-7230 ext. 1012

StrongHearts Native Helpline

  • Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) 
  • online

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 for assistance.

Confidentiality Notice

To maintain confidentiality of the individuals we serve, Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) are not except in limited situations, such as disclosures of child abuse/neglect, disclosures from individuals under the age of 18 years old, or disclosures from incapacitated or dependent adults. For more information, review .