Are you concerned about a friend, relative, or neighbor?
- Whose financial situation has altered
- Who no longer attends meetings, church or neighborhood gatherings
- Who appears depressed or withdrawn
- Who appears nervous or quiet around a family member or caregiver
- Who is isolated and no longer sees visitors
- Who tries to conceal or “explain away” bruises
Even if you are not sure, please call with any questions and concerns, Monday – Friday, 9 AM- 5 PM, 207-805-3708, or send us an email to info@eaime.org.
Our programming is not an emergency operation, so if you suspect that someone is in imminent danger, please call 911.
If you are unsure whether you need to report a potential abuse case to Maine Adult Protective Services, you may call our A Helping Voice line at 207-805-8555 and someone will help you assess the risk.
Helpful Phone Numbers
Emergency Phone Numbers for Maine State Police
Augusta: 1-800-452-4664
Orono: 1-800-432-7381
Houlton: 1-800-924-2261
Scarborough: 1-800-482-0730
General Emergency Number
If you are in immediate physical danger or fear that someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Maine Adult Protective Services Hotline
1-800-624-8404 (24 hours)
Maine APS Website
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence Hotline
1-866-834-4357 (24 hours)
MCEDV Website
Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line
1-800-871-7741 (24 hours)
TTY 1-888-458-5599 (24 hours)
MCEDV Website
Maine Legal Services for the Elderly Helpline
1-800-750-5353 (business hours)
LSE Website
Elder Abuse Resources
Overviews of Elder Abuse
Recognizing elder abuse and knowing your rights
https://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/
How to help prevent elder abuse
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/prevention/
Elder abuse from a legal perspective
https://elder.findlaw.com/elder-abuse/elder-abuse-overview.html
Detailed Look at Types of Elder Abuse
Physical Abuse
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/physical-abuse/
Sexual Abuse
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/sexual-abuse/
Emotional Abuse
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/emotional-abuse/
Financial Abuse
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/financial-abuse/
Neglect
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/nursing-home-neglect/
Self-Neglect
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/nursing-home-neglect/
Maine Triads
Local Triad Contacts
https://elderabuseprevention.info/find-active-group-near-you
Elder Abuse Data
Overview from the World Health Organization
https://elder.findlaw.com/elder-abuse/elder-abandonment.html
Overview from the Nursing Home Abuse Center
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/statistics/
Data sources from the Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/datasources.html
How to Report Possible or Suspected Elder Abuse
Maine Adult Protective Services
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/aps-guardianship/how-to-report.html
Hotlines for other states
https://elderprotectioncenter.com/state-elder-abuse-hotlines/
Maine Resources
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/
Maine Council on Aging
http://mainecouncilonaging.org
Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention
https://elderabuseprevention.info
Legal Services for the Elderly
https://www.mainelse.org
Maine Area Agencies on Aging
Aroostook Area Agency on Aging
http://www.aroostookaging.org
Eastern Area Agency on Aging
https://www.eaaa.org
Seniors Plus
https://www.seniorsplus.org
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
https://www.smaaa.org
Spectrum Generations
http://www.spectrumgenerations.org