Mental Health Information
If you have depression and a substance abuse disorder, it can be very difficult to pick up the phone and ask for help. If you feel nervous and aren’t sure you can talk to someone on the phone, you can always try another time. Because all calls are confidential, you can feel safe about being open and honest—the person you speak to has experience and training and understands what you need.
Other Depression Hotlines
For many people, depression is an extremely lonely experience. Calling a hotline gives you the opportunity to talk to a caring person who can help you work through whatever negative thoughts or feelings you have.
If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance, please call 911.
National Crisis and Hotline Information
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
(800) 950-NAMI (6264); text NAMI to 741741
This helpline can answer questions about mental health, treatment, and local support groups. Staff members are available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA’s helpline offers 24/7 support in English and Spanish for treatment referral and support. You can call anytime you have questions about depression or substance use disorders.
This website provides information about mental health disorders and available treatments.
National Institute of Mental Health
This is a research-based resource that offers free mental health resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273‑TALK (8255), Live Online Chat
This 24-hour suicide prevention helpline specializes in handling all situations related to suicide and emotional distress.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress as the result of a disaster, call this number to speak to someone.
Depression often exists in situations where child abuse is present, and this 24/7 national hotline exists to prevent child abuse. You can reach professional crisis counselors at any time in more than 170 languages, using an interpreter.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888 | Text BeFree (233722) | Live Chat | Email humantraffickinghotline.org
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls, texts, and live chats from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages. The National Hotline’s mission is to connect human trafficking victims and survivors to critical support and services to get help and stay safe, and to equip the anti-trafficking community with the tools to effectively combat all forms of human trafficking. The National Hotline offers round-the-clock access to a safe space to report tips, seek services, and ask for help.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
This free, confidential, and national sexual assault hotline is operated 24/7 by RAINN, which partners with local sexual assault service providers all over the U.S.
(866) 488-7386: A 24-hour depression hotline for suicidal LGBTQ youth.
1-800-273-8255, Text a message to 838255
Many vets struggle with depression and other debilitating mental health issues. Veterans and their families can call, text, or chat online 24/7 for support.
Text DBSA to 741741
This 24/7 crisis text line for anyone in crisis connects you with a trained counselor via text.
This 24-hour depression hotline is for people who are depressed and thinking about suicide. When you call, you will be connected with a crisis hotline volunteer.
Maine Crisis and Hotline Information
Maine NAMI
(800) 464-5767
Support, education and advocacy for anyone with questions about mental health concerns.
www.namimaine.org 
helpline@namimaine.org
Maine Poison Control
1-800-222-1222 (Voice) 711 (Maine Relay)
The Northern New England Poison Center is the regional poison center for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. It is available 24/7 to provide immediate treatment advice for poisonings and answer questions about poisons and prevention.. Visit the Northern New England Poison Center web site
Maine Statewide Crisis
1-888-568-1112 (Voice) 711 (Maine Relay)
If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the crisis hotline. This will connect you to your closest crisis center.
Maine Suicide Prevention
1-888-568-1112 (Voice) (Crisis Hotline) 711 (Maine Relay)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Visit the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program 
Child Abuse
1-800-452-1999 (Voice) 711 (Maine Relay)
The State of Maine’s child abuse hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
Sexual Assualt
1-800-871-7741 (Voice) 711 (Maine Relay)
A 24-hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line providing confidential services free of charge. Visit https://www.mecasa.org
Domestic Violence
1-866-834-4357
Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline. Visit www.mcedv.org – Information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy.
See Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for phone and contact information specific to programs offered by several tribes of Maine.
Alcoholics Anonymous
1-800-737-6237
During business hours, your call will be taken by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who knows exactly what you are going through and can give you all the information you need. At night, we have a well qualified answering service, who can give meeting information, or put you in touch with an recovering alcoholic, in your area, who will speak with you about your problem.
Narcotics Anonymous
1-800-974-0062
Call their helpline and talk to a recovering addict. Visit www.namaine.org
Statewide Alanon
1-800-498-1844
Staffed by volunteers answering phones, providing literature, and keeping meeting information. Visit www.maineafg.org
211 Maine
dial 211 – Out of state call (877)463-6207
One number – thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community. Visit https://www.211maine.org
The Women’s Project
Southern Maine – 1-800-611-1588 Northern Maine – 1-800-611-1779
Helping women affected by substance abuse – their own or others. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/help/women.htm
