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
- 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...
- New Hope's Pop-Up Shop Raises More Than $15,000
- Posted: 08/30/2018
ROCKLAND, ME, August 30, 2018—New Hope for Women’s special event raises more than $15,000 during the “New Hope’s Pop-Up Shop” through their VIP opening event on August 20, 2018, and open to the public days August 21 and 22, 2018, at the Yellow Barn to help eradicate domestic violence.
The VIP Event included special guest speaker Shannon Kinney from Dream Local Digital, light bites and drinks and first dibs on...