Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services (SAVES)
| Address: | PO Box 349 Farmington, ME 04938 |
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| Location: | Holman House, 2nd Floor 227 Main Street Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-9522 |
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-871-7741 (24 hour confidential helpline) |
| Fax: | (207) 778-5425 |
| TTY: | 1-800-458-5599 |
| E-mail: | savesrcc@savesrapecrisis.org |
| Website: | Website |
| Contact: | Judy Rawlings, Executive Director |
| Clients: | Victims of sexual assault or abuse. |
| Services: | SAVES provides support to victims of sexual assault or abuse to help them recover from the assault and, if they choose to do so, work with the police and the courts to prosecute the offender. Trauma Recovery and Empowerment support groups are provided for both the women and men, and support groups for teens are available through the high schools throughout Franklin county. SAVES School-Based Advocate spends one day each week in each of the high schools to meet with students who need support. Programs to help people understand and reduce the risk of sexual assault are offered to students and residents throughout Franklin County. Victims of sexual assault or abuse (and their family or friends) can access services through SAVES 24-hour, toll-free Hotline. Clients are never charged for the services SAVES provides. Support groups: Women’s Empowerment Group Creative Recovery for Women Men’s Survivor Support Groups Survivors of Incest, Sexual Abuse & Rape Support. |
| Volunteer Opportunities: | Hotline, office help, special projects, and fundraisers. Required training: For hotline: 36 hour Crisis Intervention Training and other training relevant to specific events. Time Requirements: For hotline: 1-2 hotline shifts per month on call with pager, one in-service meeting each month. Other opportunities offer flexible time. Volunteer coordinator: Pamela Adams (207)778-9522. |
