Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

Domestic Violence · Maine · Free

DOJ office implementing the Violence Against Women Act and funding many Maine programs — including grants that support MCEDV's legal advocacy work and the Wabanaki tribal coalitions. Useful background on what services are federally guaranteed.

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More Domestic Violence in Maine

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline — The Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 is staffed around the clock with advocates who can connect Maine callers to the nearest Maine Coalition to End
  • Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence — MCEDV at One Weston Court in Augusta is the statewide coalition of Maine's eight regional DV resource centers. Staff coordinate policy advoc
  • Through These Doors — Portland — Cumberland County's MCEDV member program, with a 24/7 helpline at 207-774-4444, confidential emergency shelter, court advocacy at the Cumber
  • Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance — Bangor — Penobscot and Piscataquis county MCEDV member with a 24/7 helpline at 207-947-0496, emergency shelter, court advocacy at the Bangor courthou
  • Safe Voices — Auburn — MCEDV member program for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, headquartered in Auburn with a 24/7 helpline at 207-795-6744. Shelter,
  • New Hope for Women — Rockland — MCEDV member for Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties with a 24/7 helpline at 207-594-2128. The Rockland-based program also serves Belfast and