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Programs offered by New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women offers the following programs:

  • 24-Hour Hotline: Trained staff and volunteers are available 24-hours a day to provide support, safety options and information.
  • Emergency Shelter: Temporary shelter for abused partners and their children.
  • Transitional Housing: Long-term housing and personalized support for homeless survivors of domestic violence.
  • Court Advocacy: Assistance in understanding and navigating the legal system and obtaining legal protection.
  • Island Outreach Program: Intervention and prevention services offered directly to the Islands in our service area.
  • Advocacy and Referrals: Information about community services, and support and assistance in dealing with them.
  • Services for Children: Programs on family and dating violence for students, faculty, and childcare providers, as well as crisis counseling for students in area schools.
  • Community Response Program: Consultation and training to assist organizations in coordinating a consistent and helpful response to domestic and dating violence.
  • Support and Education Groups: Support and education groups for women in Waldo, Knox and Lincoln Counties. Support groups for teens in some of the area schools.
  • Time for Change: A 48-week certified batterer intervention program for men who abuse their partners. More Information on Time for Change

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Our Locations

  • Rockland

    5 Beech Street
    P.O. Box A
    Rockland, ME 04841
    Ph: (207) 594-2128
    Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
  • Belfast

    111 Church Street
    Belfast, ME 04915
    Ph: (207) 338-6569
    Hours: Thurs 10am - 4pm
    and by appointment
  • Damariscotta

    17 Water Street
    Damariscotta, ME 04543
    Ph: (207) 563-2404
    Hours: Thurs 10am - 2pm
    and by appointment

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