We provide education and training programs tailored to the specific needs of civic groups, social service providers, health care providers, municipalities, and local businesses.​
​We work hard to provide education programs that will:
  • Dispel myths about sexual violence
  • Promote support for persons who have been sexually assaulted and/or abused
  • Increase community awareness of services for persons who have been sexually assaulted, and for their family members and concerned others
  • Engage professional partners in collaborative prevention and response
  • ​Increase community awareness of sexual violence prevention through: programming focused on shifting the cultural norms and traditions regarding sexuality, gender, and violence, and helping create environments that promote respect, equality, civility, healthy relationships, and healthy sexuality
 
Our programs include:
  • Sexual Harassment Response  - for workplaces and businesses (includes policy review)
  • Sexual Violence Prevention and Response - for general audiences
  • Identifying and Responding to Concerns of Child Sexual Abuse - for parents/caregivers
  • Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children - for providers supporting parents/caregivers
  • How to Talk to Kids About Consent and Boundaries - for parents/caregivers
  • Identifying and Responding to Concerns of Sexual Violence - for medical providers
  • Identifying and Responding to Concerns of Elder Sexual Abuse - for elder care providers
  • Identifying and Responding to Concerns of Human Trafficking - for general audiences
  • Identifying and Responding to Concerns of Commerical Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) - for anyone providing services to youth



If you are interested in having a training on a different topic,
please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request! 
Interested in holding a training? Contact us!
 
Julia Papell
Education Co-Coordinator
(Eastern Cumberland, Lincoln, Sagadahoc)
207-725-2181
julia@sassmm.org
August Sender
Education Co-Coordinator
​(Knox, Waldo)
207-323-2654
august@sassmm.org

Nondiscrimination Policy

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and all other characteristics and status in any group protected by city, state and federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and to the provision of any services offered or provided by the agency.

Adminstrative Office

(207) 725-2181
P.O. Box 990
Brunswick, ME 04011
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Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline

1-800-871-7741
Phone services available 24/7.

*Beginning 01/11/2021, our statewide text/chat service will be undergoing maintenance and will not be available until further notice. To get connected to an advocate, please call.