Adults

Abuse, neglect or exploitation

Hotlines - A comprehensive list of hotlines and crisis numbers statewide.
Adult Protective Services - Services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Mandated Reporters - Information and resources for people who are required by law to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
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Caregiver Information and Resources - Resources for family caregivers, including information on support groups, respite care and more.

Aging and Disability Resource Center - "One-stop-shops" to answer questions from older adults, or from any individuals with disabilities, about a wide range of in-home, community-based, and institutional services.
Contact Information - Office locations and phone numbers for the Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability Services.
Grievance Process - If you are not getting what you think you should or you don’t agree with what you are getting from Mental Retardation Services or your other providers.
MaineCare Services and Benefits - Benefits available to people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
Resources - Additional information outside of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services.
Resource Directory - Directory of Clinical/Ancillary, Day, Employment, and Residential services listed by Maine Counties
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2-1-1 Maine - Statewide social services
Career Opportunities - Employment opportunities with Maine's Department of Health and Human Services
Community Employment Opportunities - Employment opportunities with agencies that provides services for Maine's Department of Health and Human Services
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine - Provides financial counseling, debt repayment plans, and consumer education.
Food Stamps - Helping low-income people buy food
Homeless Shelters - Maine homeless shelters with contact names and phone numbers.
Housing Resources - Assisting persons with mental health issues in securing safe, decent, and affordable housing
Job Opportunities - Jobs in Maine
Maine State Housing Authority - Assisting first-time homebuyers, home repair, rental housing, special needs, and the homeless.
Maine Subsidized Housing - Information for low income people in need of subsidized housing or emergency shelters; to renters; and to landlords.
Property Tax and Rent Refund - Eligible Maine residents can receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence.
Public Assistance Application - Applications for foodstamps, TANF, PaS, MaineCare, Long-term care, request for assistance.
Rights of Tenants in Maine - An overview of Maine's landlord-tenant laws.
Senior Community Services Employment Program - Employment opportunities for people 55 and older
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For people with cognitive disabilities - Resources for families and friends of adults with disabilities.
For Other Adults - Guardianship & conservatorship information and resources
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Office of Substance Abuse - Information and resources including:
- DEEP Program - Maine Driver Education and Evaluation Programs for OUI Offenders
- Online self help groups - Support group meetings in Maine.
- Programs and Services in Maine - A searchable directory of licensed alcohol and drug abuse treatment agencies and prevention programs.
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2-1-1 Maine - or call(877) 463-6207, where you can find information on social service provided throughout the state.
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