Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
@mecasa.bsky.social
The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault is organized to end sexual violence and to support high quality sexual violence prevention and response within Maine communities.
When survivors reach out, advocates answer.
In fiscal year 2025, advocates across Maine responded to 2,012 Helpline calls and provided one-on-one support to 5,745 clients — listening, believing, and helping people understand their options at moments that matter most.
In fiscal year 2025, advocates across Maine responded to 2,012 Helpline calls and provided one-on-one support to 5,745 clients — listening, believing, and helping people understand their options at moments that matter most.
December 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
When survivors reach out, advocates answer.
In fiscal year 2025, advocates across Maine responded to 2,012 Helpline calls and provided one-on-one support to 5,745 clients — listening, believing, and helping people understand their options at moments that matter most.
In fiscal year 2025, advocates across Maine responded to 2,012 Helpline calls and provided one-on-one support to 5,745 clients — listening, believing, and helping people understand their options at moments that matter most.
Every survivor should be able to get the help they need — whether that’s medical care, legal options, housing support, counseling, or simply someone who will listen.
Advocates help survivors understand their choices and connect with resources.
Call the Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
Advocates help survivors understand their choices and connect with resources.
Call the Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Every survivor should be able to get the help they need — whether that’s medical care, legal options, housing support, counseling, or simply someone who will listen.
Advocates help survivors understand their choices and connect with resources.
Call the Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
Advocates help survivors understand their choices and connect with resources.
Call the Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
Healing isn’t linear — and no one should have to walk that path alone.
Advocates across Maine show up with care, information, and connection so survivors can move at their own pace, in their own way.
If you need someone to talk to, we’re here 24/7: 1-800-871-7741
Advocates across Maine show up with care, information, and connection so survivors can move at their own pace, in their own way.
If you need someone to talk to, we’re here 24/7: 1-800-871-7741
December 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Healing isn’t linear — and no one should have to walk that path alone.
Advocates across Maine show up with care, information, and connection so survivors can move at their own pace, in their own way.
If you need someone to talk to, we’re here 24/7: 1-800-871-7741
Advocates across Maine show up with care, information, and connection so survivors can move at their own pace, in their own way.
If you need someone to talk to, we’re here 24/7: 1-800-871-7741
MECASA is hiring for our next Public Policy (and Legal) Director!
To learn more and to apply, a position description can be found on our website at https://www.mecasa.org/job-openings.html
To learn more and to apply, a position description can be found on our website at https://www.mecasa.org/job-openings.html
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
MECASA is hiring for our next Public Policy (and Legal) Director!
To learn more and to apply, a position description can be found on our website at https://www.mecasa.org/job-openings.html
To learn more and to apply, a position description can be found on our website at https://www.mecasa.org/job-openings.html
The holidays can bring up a lot — memories, feelings, pressure to be “okay.” If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You deserve care and space to feel what you feel.
💛 Support is available anytime through the free, confidential Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
💛 Support is available anytime through the free, confidential Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The holidays can bring up a lot — memories, feelings, pressure to be “okay.” If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You deserve care and space to feel what you feel.
💛 Support is available anytime through the free, confidential Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
💛 Support is available anytime through the free, confidential Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Ending sexual violence takes all of us.
When we nurture empathy, teach consent, and care for one another — we’re building the kind of world we all deserve.
Join us in growing healthy, safe communities for everyone.
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
When we nurture empathy, teach consent, and care for one another — we’re building the kind of world we all deserve.
Join us in growing healthy, safe communities for everyone.
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ending sexual violence takes all of us.
When we nurture empathy, teach consent, and care for one another — we’re building the kind of world we all deserve.
Join us in growing healthy, safe communities for everyone.
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
When we nurture empathy, teach consent, and care for one another — we’re building the kind of world we all deserve.
Join us in growing healthy, safe communities for everyone.
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
November is Native American Heritage Month, but here at MECASA, we know the Wabanaki Women’s Coalition is doing the work of supporting their tribal members every day.
Get connected to culturally appropriate tribal advocacy at https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/
Get connected to culturally appropriate tribal advocacy at https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, but here at MECASA, we know the Wabanaki Women’s Coalition is doing the work of supporting their tribal members every day.
Get connected to culturally appropriate tribal advocacy at https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/
Get connected to culturally appropriate tribal advocacy at https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/
As the days get shorter, we keep showing up. Advocates are here - always.
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
#HereWhenYouNeedUs #ListenBelieveSupport
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
#HereWhenYouNeedUs #ListenBelieveSupport
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
As the days get shorter, we keep showing up. Advocates are here - always.
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
#HereWhenYouNeedUs #ListenBelieveSupport
If you need support, call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline anytime: 1-800-871-7741
#HereWhenYouNeedUs #ListenBelieveSupport
Want to show your support for survivors and demand accountability from those in power? Now you can wear that support while raising money for survivors of human trafficking in Maine!
Buy yours today here: www.bonfire.com/store/mecasa/
Several versions of the shirt - all supporting survivors!
Buy yours today here: www.bonfire.com/store/mecasa/
Several versions of the shirt - all supporting survivors!
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Want to show your support for survivors and demand accountability from those in power? Now you can wear that support while raising money for survivors of human trafficking in Maine!
Buy yours today here: www.bonfire.com/store/mecasa/
Several versions of the shirt - all supporting survivors!
Buy yours today here: www.bonfire.com/store/mecasa/
Several versions of the shirt - all supporting survivors!
Most survivors never report to police - and there are so many reasons why.
Instead of asking “why didn’t they?” we can ask “what can we change?”
Let’s create a culture that makes reporting - and not reporting - feel safe, supported, and respected.
Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Instead of asking “why didn’t they?” we can ask “what can we change?”
Let’s create a culture that makes reporting - and not reporting - feel safe, supported, and respected.
Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Most survivors never report to police - and there are so many reasons why.
Instead of asking “why didn’t they?” we can ask “what can we change?”
Let’s create a culture that makes reporting - and not reporting - feel safe, supported, and respected.
Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Instead of asking “why didn’t they?” we can ask “what can we change?”
Let’s create a culture that makes reporting - and not reporting - feel safe, supported, and respected.
Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Behind every number is a person — a neighbor, coworker, friend, classmate.
When we listen without judgment & believe without hesitation we make a more compassionate world for everyone.
💜 If you or someone you care about needs support, the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline is here: 1-800-871-7741
When we listen without judgment & believe without hesitation we make a more compassionate world for everyone.
💜 If you or someone you care about needs support, the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline is here: 1-800-871-7741
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Behind every number is a person — a neighbor, coworker, friend, classmate.
When we listen without judgment & believe without hesitation we make a more compassionate world for everyone.
💜 If you or someone you care about needs support, the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline is here: 1-800-871-7741
When we listen without judgment & believe without hesitation we make a more compassionate world for everyone.
💜 If you or someone you care about needs support, the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline is here: 1-800-871-7741
On Tuesday, November 4th, we have a chance to make our collective voice heard.
For survivors, voting can be an act of reclaiming power & shaping a future grounded in safety and respect. For all of us, we can support policies that support healing and justice – when we vote with survivors in mind.
For survivors, voting can be an act of reclaiming power & shaping a future grounded in safety and respect. For all of us, we can support policies that support healing and justice – when we vote with survivors in mind.
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On Tuesday, November 4th, we have a chance to make our collective voice heard.
For survivors, voting can be an act of reclaiming power & shaping a future grounded in safety and respect. For all of us, we can support policies that support healing and justice – when we vote with survivors in mind.
For survivors, voting can be an act of reclaiming power & shaping a future grounded in safety and respect. For all of us, we can support policies that support healing and justice – when we vote with survivors in mind.
Someone just told you they were assaulted.
Your heart is racing. You’re trying to stay calm, but your brain is screaming:
“What do I do now?”
Call us.
We’ll help you figure out how to support them around options for their next steps.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Your heart is racing. You’re trying to stay calm, but your brain is screaming:
“What do I do now?”
Call us.
We’ll help you figure out how to support them around options for their next steps.
📞 1-800-871-7741
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Someone just told you they were assaulted.
Your heart is racing. You’re trying to stay calm, but your brain is screaming:
“What do I do now?”
Call us.
We’ll help you figure out how to support them around options for their next steps.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Your heart is racing. You’re trying to stay calm, but your brain is screaming:
“What do I do now?”
Call us.
We’ll help you figure out how to support them around options for their next steps.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Healing takes a village. And we’re here for yours.
The Helpline isn’t just for survivors — it’s for the friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones who are walking alongside them.
We can help you be the best support possible.
📞 1-800-871-7741
24/7. Free. Private.
The Helpline isn’t just for survivors — it’s for the friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones who are walking alongside them.
We can help you be the best support possible.
📞 1-800-871-7741
24/7. Free. Private.
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Healing takes a village. And we’re here for yours.
The Helpline isn’t just for survivors — it’s for the friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones who are walking alongside them.
We can help you be the best support possible.
📞 1-800-871-7741
24/7. Free. Private.
The Helpline isn’t just for survivors — it’s for the friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones who are walking alongside them.
We can help you be the best support possible.
📞 1-800-871-7741
24/7. Free. Private.
You don’t have to be a therapist.
You don’t have to say the perfect words.
You just have to care.
The Helpline can help you provide the best support you can – and to process your feelings about what happened.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Free. Confidential. Here for you 24/7.
You don’t have to say the perfect words.
You just have to care.
The Helpline can help you provide the best support you can – and to process your feelings about what happened.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Free. Confidential. Here for you 24/7.
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
You don’t have to be a therapist.
You don’t have to say the perfect words.
You just have to care.
The Helpline can help you provide the best support you can – and to process your feelings about what happened.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Free. Confidential. Here for you 24/7.
You don’t have to say the perfect words.
You just have to care.
The Helpline can help you provide the best support you can – and to process your feelings about what happened.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Free. Confidential. Here for you 24/7.
“I want to help, but I’m scared I’ll mess it up.”
Same. That’s why I called.
The Helpline helped me figure out how to be there for my friend without trying to fix everything or make it about me.
📞 1-800-871-7741
For support, for information, for the people who care.
Same. That’s why I called.
The Helpline helped me figure out how to be there for my friend without trying to fix everything or make it about me.
📞 1-800-871-7741
For support, for information, for the people who care.
October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“I want to help, but I’m scared I’ll mess it up.”
Same. That’s why I called.
The Helpline helped me figure out how to be there for my friend without trying to fix everything or make it about me.
📞 1-800-871-7741
For support, for information, for the people who care.
Same. That’s why I called.
The Helpline helped me figure out how to be there for my friend without trying to fix everything or make it about me.
📞 1-800-871-7741
For support, for information, for the people who care.
It’s hard to know how to support someone who’s been hurt.
But you don’t need to know everything.
Just showing up, listening, and reminding them they’re not alone can be the beginning of healing.
The Helpline is here to help you show up.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Confidential. 24/7.
But you don’t need to know everything.
Just showing up, listening, and reminding them they’re not alone can be the beginning of healing.
The Helpline is here to help you show up.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Confidential. 24/7.
October 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s hard to know how to support someone who’s been hurt.
But you don’t need to know everything.
Just showing up, listening, and reminding them they’re not alone can be the beginning of healing.
The Helpline is here to help you show up.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Confidential. 24/7.
But you don’t need to know everything.
Just showing up, listening, and reminding them they’re not alone can be the beginning of healing.
The Helpline is here to help you show up.
📞 1-800-871-7741
Confidential. 24/7.
Last week, leaders from sexual assault support centers across Maine gathered for our Member Advisory Council retreat! Advocates guide everything we do at MECASA — from policy to systems change. Always a joy to gather for fun, connection, and conversations that strengthen our work for survivors.
October 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Last week, leaders from sexual assault support centers across Maine gathered for our Member Advisory Council retreat! Advocates guide everything we do at MECASA — from policy to systems change. Always a joy to gather for fun, connection, and conversations that strengthen our work for survivors.
You found out someone you care about was hurt. You want to help, but afraid of saying the wrong thing.
You don’t need to figure this out on your own. The Helpline is here for you, too. We can talk through what happened, how to support someone, and how to take care of yourself.
1-800-871-7741
You don’t need to figure this out on your own. The Helpline is here for you, too. We can talk through what happened, how to support someone, and how to take care of yourself.
1-800-871-7741
October 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You found out someone you care about was hurt. You want to help, but afraid of saying the wrong thing.
You don’t need to figure this out on your own. The Helpline is here for you, too. We can talk through what happened, how to support someone, and how to take care of yourself.
1-800-871-7741
You don’t need to figure this out on your own. The Helpline is here for you, too. We can talk through what happened, how to support someone, and how to take care of yourself.
1-800-871-7741
A future without sexual violence feels safe, connected, and free. Survivors are heard. Communities are strong. And boundaries are honored every time.
Sound good? You’re not alone.
Need to talk or to get some support? 24/7 Maine Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Sound good? You’re not alone.
Need to talk or to get some support? 24/7 Maine Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
September 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A future without sexual violence feels safe, connected, and free. Survivors are heard. Communities are strong. And boundaries are honored every time.
Sound good? You’re not alone.
Need to talk or to get some support? 24/7 Maine Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Sound good? You’re not alone.
Need to talk or to get some support? 24/7 Maine Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Consent isn’t just the absence of “no” - it’s the presence of an excited, informed “YES!”
Healthy relationships start with respect and clear boundaries.
Need help or want to talk? Call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Healthy relationships start with respect and clear boundaries.
Need help or want to talk? Call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Consent isn’t just the absence of “no” - it’s the presence of an excited, informed “YES!”
Healthy relationships start with respect and clear boundaries.
Need help or want to talk? Call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Healthy relationships start with respect and clear boundaries.
Need help or want to talk? Call the Maine Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Half of all campus sexual assaults happen in the first months of the academic year – it's called The Red Zone. But we can all take responsibility for making campuses safer.
Need support? Call the Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Need support? Call the Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
September 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Half of all campus sexual assaults happen in the first months of the academic year – it's called The Red Zone. But we can all take responsibility for making campuses safer.
Need support? Call the Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Need support? Call the Helpline: 1-800-871-7741
Humbled by the courage of the survivors who stood yesterday to speak their truth – and we know that public disclosures like this can bring up difficult feelings for survivors.
Wherever you are on your path to healing – the Helpline is here.
Call when you need us. We’ll be here. 1-800-871-7741
Wherever you are on your path to healing – the Helpline is here.
Call when you need us. We’ll be here. 1-800-871-7741
September 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Humbled by the courage of the survivors who stood yesterday to speak their truth – and we know that public disclosures like this can bring up difficult feelings for survivors.
Wherever you are on your path to healing – the Helpline is here.
Call when you need us. We’ll be here. 1-800-871-7741
Wherever you are on your path to healing – the Helpline is here.
Call when you need us. We’ll be here. 1-800-871-7741
Back-to-school tip: 📚
Pack the pencils and the consent skills.
Talk about personal space.
Model asking permission.
Show kids their boundaries matter.
More tips: www.childrenssafetypartnership.org
Pack the pencils and the consent skills.
Talk about personal space.
Model asking permission.
Show kids their boundaries matter.
More tips: www.childrenssafetypartnership.org
September 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Back-to-school tip: 📚
Pack the pencils and the consent skills.
Talk about personal space.
Model asking permission.
Show kids their boundaries matter.
More tips: www.childrenssafetypartnership.org
Pack the pencils and the consent skills.
Talk about personal space.
Model asking permission.
Show kids their boundaries matter.
More tips: www.childrenssafetypartnership.org
Survivors often wrestle with depression and hopelessness. You are not alone - you matter. Help is here - please reach out.
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. For support related to sexual violence, our helpline is always available at 1 800 871 7741.
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. For support related to sexual violence, our helpline is always available at 1 800 871 7741.
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Survivors often wrestle with depression and hopelessness. You are not alone - you matter. Help is here - please reach out.
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. For support related to sexual violence, our helpline is always available at 1 800 871 7741.
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. For support related to sexual violence, our helpline is always available at 1 800 871 7741.