You don't need to be in crisis to call.

To reach us: Call 1-800-871-7741 anytime.
​​Our services are free and confidential* and here for you any time you need them. 

*We are mandated reporters. That means we have to follow Maine state reporting laws. If you are under 18 and you tell us any information that makes us think you are being exploited, abused or neglected, we may have to share this with other adults to help keep you safe. We can talk more about what this means and who we would have to talk to about it when you call.  We will never ask you for identifying information. You can share what you feel comfortable sharing.

If you've been recently assaulted:

Do not blame yourself. Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault.
​Find a safe place and call a person you trust. It can be a good friend or family member.

Call us. A trained person will listen and talk you through some options.

If you have not already done it, do not wash, bathe, go to the bathroom, change your clothes, smoke, eat or drink anything. Information can be collected from your body if you have a forensic exam (also known as a rape kit). Even if you’ve done any of these things, you can still see a nurse or doctor for evidence collection, injuries, STIs, and pregnancy prevention. Go as soon as you can. An advocate will join you at the hospital to support you.

If you decide to get a forensic exam, the evidence that is collected can be used to report the crime to the police, if you choose to or you might decide to collect evidence without your name on it and make a decision about reporting later. The information from your body, clothes, and things will be kept for at least 20 years. In this time, you can decide if you want to tell the police about the assault. 

You do not have to pay for the forensic exam if you want to have one. A trained person from your local sexual assault support center can go with you to the ER or other medical services if you want support.

You can still get help from a doctor or nurse even if you don’t tell the police.

Ways we help

​- Emotional support
- Going to the hospital or the 
   police, if you want to go
- Helping you fill out paperwork
- Helping you find other
  community help if you need it
- Explaining your options
- Supporting your friends and
​  family if needed
- Support for you no matter     
​  when you were hurt 

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How can we help?

We can help in many ways.
    Free, private 24-hour helpline with trained people who understand and know how to help
    Crisis support anytime to survivors and their families and friends 
    Help, info, and company for survivors who go to the hospital, police, or court
    Support groups
    Contacts to more resources in our area
    Training and other support for agencies and organizations
    Community and school education that increases public awareness, prevents violence, and helps to keep our community safe

​Survivors can be anyone. They are people you know: spouses, classmates, loved ones, coworkers, friends, neighbors, and family. Rape Response Services has free services for anyone impacted by sexual violence, including survivors' friends and family.

We are here for you when you are ready.