Services provided by The Next Step:

• 24 hour, 7 day-a-week hotline:
  1(800) 315-5579 (Hancock Co.)
  1(888) 604-8692 (Washington Co.)
  (For individuals, physicians, community members, family, etc.
  to process, get information, and more.) We also accept Collect Calls.
• Direct Service & Advocacy:
  Machias & Ellsworth: Monday-Friday. 8AM to 5PM.
  Calais: Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00AM-4:30PM
  (Free materials available in all offices including, tapes,
  books, and handouts.)
• VAWA Grant Attorney, Court Advocacy, and possible referrals to the Volunteer Lawyer Project (VLP):
  Our full-time attorney may be available by appointment after intake with advocate:
  667-4606 (Hancock Co.)
  255-4785 (Washington Co.)
  or toll-fee hotline:
  1(800) 315-5579 (Hancock Co.)
  1(888) 604-8692 (Washington Co.)
• Community Presentation/Education: Free presentations on Domestic Abuse and strategies to prevent it for various ages, agencies, and needs. Also access to free posters, cards, etc. for referral and awareness.
• Support Groups: Call or click
  here to e-mail for details.