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Emergency Shelter
If you are in need of shelter, please contact our hotline at:
1.866.834.4357
We have an emergency shelter in Portland, Maine
Our shelter is a temporary home available to women 18 years and older, with or without children, experiencing domestic violence
Shelter services include: basic needs (food, clothing, personal care items) and in-house education programs
Individual advocacy/case management is available which includes personalized safety planning; emotional support; information and education about the dynamics of domestic abuse; referrals and connections to both internal and community resources needed to maintain safety and further self-empowerment; assistance with applying for and obtaining permanent housing