SAVES Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services - Support, Advocacy, Education: Creating Change
 
24-hour, toll-free helpline in Maine:
1-800-871-7741

Cell phone users in Franklin County:
1-866-740-9516

TTY for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-458-5599

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Please help SAVES to keep helping others.

For nearly 30 years, SAVES has helped people in Franklin County, Maine recover from the trauma of sexual violence. Through educational programs designed to reshape common attitudes and beliefs that make sexual violence common,SAVES also works to prevent sexual violence. Please, help SAVES to keep helping.
A Survivor's Story:

"On the outside I looked fine, yet on the inside I was in complete turmoil. I had been abused for much of my childhood and had never been at a place where I could process through my experiences. Over time, I couldn’t hold things back anymore.
Then a friend told me about SAVES. . .
I soon found that the people at SAVES actually listened to me and didn’t judge me. I found myself sharing my life experiences, the joys, struggles, and pain."
More Survivors' Stories







caring helpline Become a SAVES Volunteer Helpline Advocate.

Training starts September 14

Twice a year, SAVES holds an open training for all those interested in becoming Rape Crisis Helpline advocates in the Franklin county area. Learn more.

Aimee DesRochesUpcoming support groups for women.
Aimee DesRoches will facilitate two support groups for women, beginning Tuesday September 28. The groups are free. Please call our office at 778-9522 or email for more information.

Outreach & Education tablingThanks to everyone who visited our table at the UMF Student Employment Fair. If you weren't able to make contact with us but would like to volunteer with SAVES, call our office at 778-9522 or email.


Judy RawlingsSAVES Executive Director
Judy Rawlings will attend the International Conference on Trauma September 11 -16.

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Chief Jack Peck

Farmington PD Chief Jack Peck sworn inJack Peck was sworn in as Farmington's new Chief of Police on August 17. We wish Chief Peck the best of luck, and look forward to working with him in this new role.

University of Maine at Farmington signWelcome Back UMF Students
College is an exciting transition in everyone’s life. We at SAVES hope that you enjoy everything college has to offer. (Read more)

United Way of the Tri-Valley AreaFranklin County Volunteer Network Meeting
SAVES participates in the Franklin County Volunteer Network, which meets regularly. If you'd like to attend the next meeting, contact United Way of the Tri-Valley Area.

Survivor's Wordsbutterfly
Some may ask why I chose to photograph a butterfly whose wing has been broken. As I watched in awe as this little creature traveled from flower to flower, I was inspired and comforted by the parallels of our journeys....
I am not a poet, but as I watched her, these are the words that were born