New Hope for Women offers support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and provides educational resources to assist our communities in creating a safer and healthier future.
Get Help
To assist women, men, their children, friends, family, and all people affected by domestic and dating violence, we offer the following services;
- 24-Hour Domestic Abuse Hotline
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional Housing
- Advocacy
- Support Groups
- Legal Information / Court Advocacy
- Time for Change: Certified Batterer Intervention Program
- Referrals
Get Informed
To aid in educating our community, providing awareness, and preventing domestic and dating violence, we offer the following prevention services;
Get Involved
There are many ways that you can help end domestic violence in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties.
Blog
- Camden Conference Community Event
- Posted: 12/18/2019
New Hope for Women will lead a Camden Conference Community event from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th at the Rockland Public Library. This pre-conference event will take as a premise that traditional and social media have a growing influence on the ways in which we learn, write, and speak about domestic violence. With Education and Outreach Director, Kelly O'Connor as presenter, attendees will explore the power of accountable language, how we talk and write...
- Glow Purple Campaign Gains Support From 200 Companies
- Posted: 10/09/2018
This campaign includes the distribution of strings of purple lights, New Hope For Women Domestic Violence Awareness Month posters, and purple ribbons to local businesses, agencies, and municipal buildings within the four-county catchment area. By displaying the purple lights, ribbon, and poster, businesses indicate that they are a committed partner in ending domestic and dating violence in our communities. In addition, the purple lights, ribbon, and poster are a show of solidarity with survivors of...