Services
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.
