Crisis Resources

Due to the effects of dealing with oppression, a disproportionate amount of transgender people experience both emotional and health concerns. Depression and suicidal thoughts can develop for various reasons, and they ARE treatable.

If you are in crisis, you are not alone and you can get help!

  • Contact one of the resources below,
  • Go to your nearest Emergency Room, or
  • Call 911. 
If someone you know is in crisis:
  • Refer them to one of the resources below,
  • Call one of the resources below yourself for guidance,
  • Ask them to go to the Emergency Room, or
  • Call 911 if you believe they are in imminent danger of harming them self.
Opportunity Alliance - offers immediate access to advocacy, crisis/supportive counseling, problem solving, crisis intervention, suicide prevention/intervention, and psychiatric services to adults and children throughout Cumberland County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 774-HELP (4357) is the triage number for Cumberland County Crisis Response.

2-1-1 Maine -  is Maine's health and human services information and referral system.  Simply dial 211 or go to their website to search for resources on your own by clicking the link https://211maineportal.communityos.org/cms//

The Trevor Lifeline - (866 -488-7386) -The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.  Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person who is in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call The Trevor Lifeline now. It's free and confidential.   [U.S. CALLS ONLY]

Statewide Crisis Hotline/Maine Youth Suicide Prevention - If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the crisis hotline at 1-888-568-1112. 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - If you are not in Maine, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 

The Maine Warm Line -Toll-free: 1-866-771-9276.   In Greater Portland area:  (772-9276)  Confidential telephone support services for non-crisis situations, including, but not limited to: Peer-to-peer support, social connection, sharing personal victories, overcoming fear, grief or sadness, developing effective strategies for the future, assistance with referrals to community resources, talking to someone when feeling sad, lonely, or discouraged.  The Maine Warm Line is open every day from 5:00 PM to 8 AM. Yes, we will be open on weekends and holidays. The Warm Line is a toll free number from anywhere in Maine.

Gay-Lesbian Phone Line of Maine - (800-468-2088)

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline - (888)THE-GLNH

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) - 83 Western Ave. Suite 2, Augusta, ME 04330 Hotline: 1-800-871-7741 TTY: 1-888-458-5599
Web: MECASA

Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline Hotline - 1-866-83-4HELP

Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM) - 1-800-313-9900 We provide support to all people affected by all types of sexual violence including women, men, gay, straight, young, old ….  We believe that everyone has the inner strength to find their own path to healing from sexual assault, sexual abuse and any other forms of sexual violence. Our advocates are trained to respond to many aspects of sexual assault and are knowledgeable about the resources available to assist in healing. They are committed to providing non-judgmental support and guidance to assist in this healing process.  SARSSM crisis info page.

Suicide.org - Prevention, awareness, support. - http://www.suicide.org/

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition -
Suicide prevention video
Suicide prevention brochures

 Not sure if you or someone you know is in crisis?  Follow this link to the Maine Suicide Prevention page for a helpful guide: Suicide Warning signs

 

 




 





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