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NextStep in Ellsworth, ME

Domestic Violence Help in Ellsworth, ME

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Shelter
Primary Purpose Focused
Program
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Profile
Strength 57%
  • Hotline

    800-315-5579 800-315-5579 (24⁄7)

    Hotline hours of operation

    Sunday 24 hours
    Monday 24 hours
    Tuesday 24 hours
    Wednesday 24 hours
    Thursday 24 hours
    Friday 24 hours
    Saturday 24 hours
  • Toll Free

    800-315-5579 800-315-5579
  • Business

    207-667-0176 207-667-0176
  • Text

    -
  • *Collect calls accepted
  • Languages Spoken

    English
  • Last Updated

    Apr 14, 2022
  • TTY/TTD

    -
  • Fax

    207-667-8033
  • Email

    info@nextstepdvproject.org
  • Hours of operation

    Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Saturday CLOSED
    Sunday CLOSED

Services

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  • Danger/lethality assessment
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Emergency shelter
  • Confidential shelter location
  • Safety planning
  • Domestic violence education
  • Assistance with orders of protection
  • Court/legal lay assistance
  • Court/legal assistance by attorney
  • Attorney referral for protection orders
  • Attorney referral for criminal cases
  • Attorney referral for family court
  • Court accompaniment/advocacy
  • Child custody services
  • Legal resource planning
  • Legal representation
  • Financial empowerment training
  • Non-resident counseling
  • Peer support groups
  • Transitional individual housing
  • Alternative housing counseling
  • Transitional family housing
  • Goal planning assistance
  • Resources and referrals
  • Medical accompaniment
  • Child care during support groups
  • Educational programs
  • Domestic violence workshops

Populations Served

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  • Women
  • Men
  • Elderly
  • Teens
  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Deaf
  • Developmentally disabled
  • Disabled
  • Immigrant
  • Military
  • Rural
  • Trafficked persons
  • Prostituted persons
  • LGBTQ
  • Trans women/men
  • Counties Served

    Hancock, Washington

About NextStep

  • Website

    www.nextstepdvproject.org
  • Established

    1993-01-01
  • Beds

    12
  • Maximum Length of Stay (days)

    -
  • Wheelchair Accessible

    Yes
  • Pet Shelter

    Onsite

Description

We work with an for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and dating abuse through 24-hour hotline, support and education groups, emergency shelter, transitional services and housing, legal and court advocacy services and community training, education, and more.

  • State Coalition Member

    Yes