DOVER-FOXCROFT — Womancare/Aegis Association has added a toll-free crisis hot line number to help meet the needs of residents of Piscataquis, southwestern Penobscot and eastern Somerset counties dealing with issues related to domestic abuse. The hot line — 1-888-564-8165 — will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In addition to the hot line, Womancare also offers short-term crisis intervention; outreach offices in Dexter and Greenville; advocacy in court matters and with other social service agencies; assistance with protection-from-abuse orders; support groups; children’s programming; transitional housing; temporary emergency shelter; community education; and information and referrals to area services.
Callers to the hot line from Dover-Foxcroft and Guilford are asked to continue using 564-8165 for administrative purposes. For information, call 564-8165.
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