Resource Guide: STATE & LEGISLATIVE OFFICES

Last Updated; March 23, 2026

The Legislature -- Assistive listening equipment is available in the Senate and House chambers and in legislative hearing rooms. It is helpful to call ahead for assistive listening equipment to ensure they are in working order. American Sign Language interpreters are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. Generally, interpreters can be scheduled to interpret legislative meetings on those days and are available to help legislators communicate with constituents visiting the State House during these hours.
Contact: Casey Milligan, Manager
Legislative Information Office
100 State House Station
Room 132, State House
Augusta, ME 04333
287-1692 (V)
Use Maine Relay 711
Email: casey.milligan@legislature.maine.gov

Department of Health & Human Services - Adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism

Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or Autism strive to live as independently as possible. A range of services and supports are available to help them achieve this goal - in their homes, in the community, and in the workplace. To apply for services, please visit the Intake and Eligibility web page at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/adults-intellectual-disability-and-autism/intake-and-eligibility

Maine Statewide Crisis Hotline
988 (Voice/Text) or 711 (Maine Relay)

The Maine Crisis Hotline helps to stabilize individuals and families while assisting in crisis resolution and action planning. If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the 24-hour crisis hotline and speak with a trained crisis clinician who can connect you to the closest crisis center. For more information visit: Website: Maine Crisis Hotline

Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
Department of Labor

150 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0150
207-623-7958 (V)
207-287-5292 (FAX)
E-mail: DDHHLD.DOL@maine.gov
Website: Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened

Terry Morrell, Director
207-470-7668 (VP)
Email: Terry.L.Morrell@maine.gov

The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened provides a program of services to deaf, late-deafened, and hard-of-hearing people of Maine. This includes: publication of the Resource Guide, Maine-Lines for the Deaf (newsletter), ongoing Deaf awareness training programs for state agencies, information and referral, advocacy, accessibility promotion, deaf & hard-of-hearing identification cards, deaf & hard-of-hearing placards and a listing of qualified legal interpreters.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
Maine Department of Labor
See EMPLOYMENT chapter.