Crisis & Support Lines
You deserve support. You do not have to figure this out alone.
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are in emotional distress, experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worried about someone else, or unsure where to turn, the resources below can help connect you with immediate support.
EDAM is not a crisis service and does not provide emergency care. These resources are listed to help you find timely support when you need it.
Immediate Mental Health Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
Chat: Visit the 988 Lifeline website
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, mental health struggles, substance use concerns, or concern for someone else. Support is available by call, text, and chat.
Use this if:
You feel unsafe, overwhelmed, at risk of harming yourself, worried about someone else, or need immediate emotional support.
Maine Crisis Line
Call: 1-888-568-1112
Maine Relay: 711
Also available through 988 in Maine
The Maine Crisis Line is Maine’s statewide crisis telephone response service for individuals or families experiencing a behavioral health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm concerns. Trained crisis specialists provide free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Use this if:
You are in Maine and need crisis support, safety planning, stabilization, or help deciding what to do next.
Text-Based Support
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 text-based support with a trained crisis counselor for people in emotional distress or crisis.
Use this if:
Talking out loud feels too hard, you need support discreetly, or texting feels more accessible.
Eating Disorder Support
National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA offers eating disorder education, screening tools, treatment-finding resources, and support options for individuals and loved ones affected by eating disorders.
Use this if:
You are looking for eating disorder information, treatment options, support groups, or resources for yourself or someone you care about.
Note: Eating disorder symptoms can become medically serious. If you are experiencing chest pain, fainting, severe dehydration, vomiting blood, confusion, or other urgent medical symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
LGBTQIA+ Support
The Trevor Project
Call, text, or chat 24/7
The Trevor Project provides free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text, and chat, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Use this if:
You are an LGBTQ+ young person who needs immediate support, feels unsafe, is thinking about suicide, or needs someone affirming to talk to.
Trans Lifeline
U.S.: 877-565-8860
Canada: 877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline offers peer support for trans people, by trans people. Their hotline can be used by trans and questioning people who need support, whether or not they are in crisis.
Use this if:
You are trans, nonbinary, gender-questioning, or seeking peer-based support from someone with shared lived experience.
Maine-Based Support & Resource Navigation
211 Maine
Call: 211 or 1-866-811-5695
Text your ZIP code to: 898-211
211 Maine is a free, confidential information and referral service that helps people in Maine find local resources, including health care, food, housing, financial support, transportation, and other community services. It is available 24/7.
Use this if:
You need help finding local services, but you are not sure where to start.
NAMI Maine Helpline
Call: 800-464-5767, then press 1
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM
NAMI Maine’s Helpline is a referral and support line for mental health resources, information, and support.
Use this if:
You are looking for mental health resources in Maine, support for yourself or a loved one, or help navigating options.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support
Maine Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline
Call: 1-866-834-HELP
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence connects people with domestic violence advocates and support near them through the statewide helpline.
Use this if:
You feel unsafe in a relationship, are experiencing coercion or abuse, or need help thinking through safety options.
Maine Sexual Assault Helpline
Call: 1-800-871-7741
The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault provides access to free, private, 24/7 support for people impacted by sexual violence.
Use this if:
You have experienced sexual assault, harassment, exploitation, or abuse and want confidential support.
You are worthy of care.
Reaching out for support does not mean you have failed. It means something feels too heavy to carry alone. If you are looking for eating disorder treatment or support in Maine, you can also explore EDAM’s provider directory and community resources.