Through These Doors is a community based organization dedicated to preventing domestic violence in the community. Staff and volunteers have worked to lessen the impact of domestic violence in Cumberland county for nearly fifty years. Through These Doors is the only domestic violence resource center in Cumberland County, Maine. It offers a broad array of support initiatives for individuals impacted by domestic violence, including community education, prevention efforts, and workshops around recognizing and addressing domestic violence in the community. For individuals who require immediate safety from abusers, Through These Doors offers residential services at an undisclosed location in Portland, Maine. Here, individuals and their children have a safe space to stay while they work to establish protection orders. Residents also receive training and education about domestic violence, access to personal necessities, safety planning and referrals to community programs. For more information about the specific work of Through These Doors, contact them directly.