Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) provide support to students and employees impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking during university hours.

If you or someone you know needs support outside of university hours, there are helplines that can assist you. Many helplines are available confidentially for free 24/7.

Androscoggin County (Lewiston-Auburn Campus)

  • Sexual Violence – Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services (SAPARS)
  • Domestic/Dating Violence – Safe Voices

Cumberland County (Gorham and Portland Campuses)

  • Sexual Violence – Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM)
  • Domestic/Dating Violence – Through These Doors

Sexual Violence

  • Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA)

Domestic/Dating Violence

  • Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV)

Sexual Violence

Domestic/Dating Violence

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

Connect with helplines dedicated to supporting survivors from specific communities. These helplines can offer additional guidance and assistance tailored to your identity- and community-based needs.

LGBT National Hotline

Trans Lifeline

Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline

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Immigrant Resource Center of Maine

StrongHearts Native Helpline

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 for assistance.

Confidentiality Notice

To maintain confidentiality of the individuals we serve, Confidential Resource Advisors (CRAs) are not mandatory reporters (external site) except in limited situations, such as disclosures of child abuse/neglect, disclosures from individuals under the age of 18 years old, or disclosures from incapacitated or dependent adults. For more information, review Maine law L.D. 1727, Title 20-A, §12986 (External Site).