Publication Volume
2004.2
Main Legal Topic
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Wabanaki Legal News, Summer 2004
Pine Tree Legal Assistance provides free legal help with protection from abuse proceedings to eligible Native Americans who are victims of domestic violence. Call the nearest Pine Tree office for help:
Native American Unit: | 1-800-879-7463 |
Portland: | 774-8211 |
Presque Isle: | 764-4349 |
Bangor: | 942-8241 |
Augusta: | 622-4731 |
Machias: | 255-8656 |
Lewiston: | 784-1558 |
You can also call one of the domestic violence hotlines listed below. Talk with the advocate. Tell her what you have experienced. She will be able to help you by providing:
- crisis intervention
- domestic violence information
- confidential, emotional support
- safety planning
- advocacy
- resource information and referral
- help in getting protection from abuse/harassment orders
- accompaniment to Tribal or non-Tribal Court proceedings
- help in securing emergency shelter
- material and labor to replace door locks
- emergency cell phone
- transportation to access other services needed as result of domestic violence
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Native American Services:
Peaceful Relations (Pleasant Point): Hotline: Or call the Tribal Police: e-mail: [email protected] |
853-2600, ext 250 (office number) (toll-free) 853-2613 853-2551 |
Indian Township Health Center (Indian Township): | 796-2321 (toll-free) 1-877-796-2020 |
Houlton Band of Maliseets: During Office Hours (M-F 8-4): After hours: |
532-6401 694-1353 |
Aroostook Band of Micmacs (Ask for Sarah DeWitt) |
1-800-355-1435 764-1972 |
Penobscot Indian Nation: (Ask for Clarice Chavaree) |
817-7491 |
Other Domestic Violence Services:
Penobscot County Spruce Run |
947-0496 1-800-863-9909 |
Washington County The Next Step |
667-4606 1-888-604-8692 |
Aroostook County Battered Women's Project |
1-800-439-2323 |