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Regional Emergency InformationAre you dealing with a Crisis and need help now? Are you or someone you know a victim of Domestic Abuse? If so, there is help. Please review the list of Emergency Services for additional information.
Maine Statewide Crisis Helpline
1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
The Maine Crisis Hotline helps to stabilize individuals and families while assisting in crisis resolution and action planning. If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the 24-hour crisis hotline and speak with a trained crisis clinician who can connect you to the closest crisis center.
Maine Suicide Prevention Helpline
1-888-568-1112 (Voice) The Maine Crisis Hotline or 711 (Maine Relay)
1-800-273-TALK (8255) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. For more information visit the Maine Suicide Prevention Program.
Domestic Violence Helpline
1-866-834-HELP (4357)
The statewide Domestic Violence Helpline connects callers with advocates at Domestic Violence Resource Centers and provides information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy. For more information visit: www.mcedv.org.
For a list of resources in Tribal communities visit: www.mcedv.org/get-help/
Sexual Assault Helpline
1-800-871-7741 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)
Call the 24-hour statewide sexual assault crisis and support line (or text Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) for confidential services free of charge. For more information visit: www.mecasa.org.
For a list of resources in Tribal communities visit: www.mcedv.org/get-help/
2-1-1 Maine, Inc.
Dial 211 or 1-877-463-6207 (When Out of State)
If you are not sure who to call, dial 2-1-1 to get connected to statewide services and programs.
One number – thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, 24-hour number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community. For more information visit: www.211maineorg.
WINDHAM MAINE
Genderal Information
For more information call or visit the Windham, Maine website:
Ph: 207-892-1906
Food Assistance
Food Pantry
Phone: 207-892-1931
School Lunch Program
Phone: 207-892-1800
Meals On Wheels
Phone: 1-800-400-6325
WIC Program
Opportunity Alliance
Phone: 207-553-5800
Clothes Closet
Phone 207-892-1906
Windham Adult Education
Phone: 207-892-1819
Windham Library
Phone: 207-892-1908
Gorham Maine
The Town of Windham administers Gorham’s General Assistance Program as a District Office. All inquiries and appointments shall be made directly to the Town of Windham’s General Assistance program.
This program provides confidential financial assistance to Gorham residents who are having difficulty meeting basic needs for housing, utilities, food, fuel oil, etc.,
Applications are taken by appointment only.
Phone: 207-892-1906
Fax: 207-894-3008
Address: 377 Gray Road, Windham, ME 04062
Food Assistance
299-B Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038 (next to St. Anne’s Church)
Hours
Thursday mornings
from 10 – 12 noon
Clothes Closet
Please call the Clothes Closet to schedule an appointment.
Phone 207-892-1906
Gorham School Department
Address: 75 South St., Suite 2, Gorham ME 04035
Phone: 207-222-1012
Fax: 207-839-8885
Gorham Library
Baxter Memorial Library
Phone: 207- 222-1190
Address: 71 South Street, Gorham, ME 04038