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Call the HelpLine at 1-800-871-7741 if you need to talk to someone about child sexual abuse. The HelpLine answering service will ask you for your name and county to connect you to the nearest sexual assault center. This will be SASSMM if you are living in Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, or Sagadahoc counties. An advocate will call you back from a blocked number and will support you. The advocate can help you process your emotions, walk you through the reporting process, provide resources, and many other things.

Responding to Disclosures
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Children rarely disclose immediately after CSA. Girls usually take two years. Boys usually don’t disclose until their 30s or 40s, if ever. Children often believe that abuse is their fault or that they will destroy their family if they disclose. Children should never be blamed for "not telling sooner" or given any negative feedback about what they did or didn't do before the abuse came to light. They did what kept them safe in that situation. 

Children tend to make “mini-disclosures” to test the water before fully disclosing. They might say that they don’t like going over to someone’s house or that they don’t like how affectionate someone is. Children rarely fully disclose if they don't feel supported or believed in these mini-disclosures.​

See this guide for a step-by-step guide on responding to disclosures.
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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.

Office Drop-ins

​Please call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline to set up a time with an advocate to meet with you in person at one of our offices. Our advocates are not available to the public in SASSMM/CAC office spaces 24/7. We require an advanced notice to ensure that an advocate can be available and present to meet with you to help address your needs.



Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741

Administrative Office: 
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(207) 725-2181

P.O. Box 990
Brunswick, ME 04011
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SASSMM serves a portion of Wabanaki territory also known as Midcoast Maine.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision, & Services
    • Supporting Marginalized Communities
    • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Contact
  • Services
    • Help Now
    • In-Person Support
    • Support Groups
    • HelpRoom
    • Sexual Violence
    • Resources
    • Toolkit for Teens
    • Your Questions
  • Midcoast CAC
    • About the MCAC
    • CAC Process
    • Responding to Disclosures
    • Resources & Support for Caregivers
  • Education
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • For our Community
    • About Prevention
    • Child Protective Unit Assessment
    • Social Media
    • Share Your Story
  • Donate
    • Ways to Donate
    • Merchandise