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If you or someone you know is sexually assaulted:  

• Never blame the victim for what happened.
• If there is immediate danger, call 911.
• Get to a safe place. Call someone for help (our Helpline, a family member, a friend, or the police).
• Consider getting medical attention for possible injuries, pregnancy, STIs, or for the collection of evidence, as soon as possible.
  • If possible, do not wash, urinate, douche, brush your teeth, eat, drink, smoke, or change clothes because it can impact evidence.
• You have a right to make a police report at any time if you choose.
• The Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline can be accessed anywhere in Maine, 24/7.

Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline

Call 1-800-871-7741 to talk to a trained advocate who is understanding and ready to help.

​Our services are free and private.*

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Confidential free help is available from Maine's Sexual Assault Support Centers any day, any time. Say your phone number and language for a free interpreter and wait for a call back.

Les centres de soutien aux victimes d’agression sexuelle du Maine offrent une aide gratuite et confidentielle, tous les jours, à toute heure. Indiquez votre numéro de téléphone et votre langue pour recevoir gratuitement les services d’un interprète et attendez que l’on vous rappelle.

A ajuda confidencial gratuita está disponível nos Centros de Apoio às Vítimas de Agressão Sexual de Maine todos os dias, a qualquer hora. Forneça o seu telefone e idioma para acessar um intérprete gratuito e aguarde uma chamada.

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You don't need to be in crisis to call the Helpline. Here are some of the many reasons someone might call:

• To talk to someone about what happened- whether the abuse was recent or in the past.
• Help to make sure you’re safe
• To find out if there are support groups coming up
• You just need someone to listen about what you’re feeling or going through
• To talk through what has happened and find out what some next steps might be
• You were sexually assaulted and are looking for medical/reproductive health care
• To get information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders
• You are feeling triggered and need help grounding
• To learn about your rights as a survivor at work or in school
• A loved one was sexually assaulted and you want to know how to support them, or need support for yourself
• You are looking for a mental health provider who knows about sexual violence and trauma

What to Expect When You Call: 
An answering service will pick up and the operator will ask for: 

• ​your first name (or you can remain anonymous)
  
• call back number
• the county you live in
  

​A sexual assault advocate will then call you back from a blocked/private number within 15 minutes.

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*Please note: Sexual assault advocates in Maine are mandated reporters. This means that if we hear or suspect that a child or incapacitated adult has been hurt physically, sexually, or through neglect, we have to report it to DHHS. The advocate can work with you every step of the way and talk about what information will go into their report. We want you to be safe. You have a choice about what information you share with us. Please share only what you are comfortable with. ​

To make a report of abuse or suspected abuse call Child Protective Services at 1-800-452-1999 or Adult Protective Services at 1-800-963-9490.  

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SASSMM participates in the Maine STEN Provider Council. We are committed to connecting survivors of human trafficking to the best supports in Maine.

If you suspect trafficking of any kind, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-800-373-7888
They are prepared to offer additional resources and referrals.