Domestic violence safety and housing help in Maine
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. Maine's Domestic Violence Helpline is 1 866 834 4357. The Sexual Assault Helpline is 1 800 871 7741, 24 hours.
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Helplines
- Domestic Violence Helpline: 1 866 834 4357.
- Sexual Assault Helpline: 1 800 871 7741 (711 Maine Relay), 24 hours. Text weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 800 799 7233, or text START to 88788.
Official pages: maine.gov/dhhs/about/contact/hotlines, thehotline.org
Renters' rights for survivors
Pine Tree Legal Assistance explains the rights Maine renters have as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Official page: ptla.org/rights-maine-renters-victims-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-and-stalking
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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