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Housing - General Information AIDS
Lodging Home - The AIDS Lodging Home provides independent,
safe, affordable housing for those with HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse
or mental illness.
Bridging
Rental Assistance Program (BRAP)
- BRAP was created by Maine's Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) to help people with
psychiatric disabilities afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in
communities of their own choice. This page also includes
information on other Housing programs.
Coastal
Enterprises, Inc.
- CEI is a non-profit community development corporation that provides
financial and technical assistance for development and expansion of housing
and social services projects.
Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - HUD's mission is
to increase homeownership, support community development and increase
access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To find out more
about the programs available in Maine, select "Maine" from the
drop-down menu under Local Information.
Eastern
Maine AIDS Network -
This site has resources available throughout the state of Maine. It includes
information on testing, education, support groups, advocacy, and services.
Fair
Harbor Residence -
Provides shelter and support for girls ages 14-17 who are not able to
live at home in the Portland area.
Good
Neighbors, Inc. - Provides
residential and companionship services for adults with mental retardation
and/or autism living in the Bridgton area.
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England - Goodwill Industries of Northern New England helps people with disabilities live more independently. Our mission is “through employment, residential, educational and support services, Goodwill works to enhance the social and economic independence of people with disabilities and others who experience barriers to such independence”.
Ingraham
Residential Programs -
This organization provides transitional residential treatment for youth
and adults in need of mental health and substance abuse services. They
have several small residential facilities.
Living Innovations - Provides
host families, supportive roommates and in-home supports to children
and adults with developmental disabilities in Cumberland and York counties.
Maine
Affordable Housing Network -
Register for the monthly newsletter at the bottom of the screen to get
Maine and National legislative decisions and funding resources for
accessible
housing.
Maine
Emergency Shelter - This
site lists Maine emergency shelters. Each shelter is listed by county
and contact information is provided.
Maine
State Housing Authority - The Maine State Housing Authority assists
Mainers to obtain and maintain housing; the site has a section on home
repair, special needs, homeless services and Section 8.
Maine's
Office of Elder Services (OES)
- OES offers information about independent living and nursing
facility care.
Maine's
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - HUD,
a Federal agency, has resources for Maine on this page. You might find
their sections on grant announcements and rental assistance helpful.
Maine's
Tenants' Rights Guide
- This guide was developed by the Pine Tree Legal Assistance Group. People
who rent will find this advice useful.
National
Low Income Housing Coalition - This
is a link to the 2002 Advocate's Guide to Housing and Community
Development
Policy. Advocates will find a wide range of issues,
programs, and housing policies.
New Beginnings — This organization is based in Lewiston and serves homeless youth ages 12-21. They have a drop-in center, crisis counseling, training, and other services for teens. They are located at 436 Main Street, Lewiston. Voice: (207) 795-4077
Portland
City Welfare - General Assistance Program
— The City of Portland, Maine's General Assistance Program
provides basic needs for eligible applicants in the areas of rent, medications,
fuel, utilities and other services essential to maintaining individuals
or families who are Portland residents.
Shalom
House —
This organization provides supported housing for adults (18+) with
mental illness and administers rental housing subsidies for Cumberland
county.
Shelter+Care
(Shelter Plus Care)
— Shelter+Care is a program designed to provide rental subsidies
to homeless individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
Subsidized Apartment Search — This
national website provides a search opportunity to locate affordable
and accessible apartments anywhere in the country. Click on "Subsidized
Apartment Search" to begin searching by state, zip code, county, or
property name.
Technical
Assistance Collaborative — This organization
provides information and resources for persons with disabilities, many
that pertain to housing.
Washington
Hancock Community Agency
-
This is the community action program (CAP) for Washington and Hancock
counties of Maine. They help a wide range of people through programs that
include transportation, family and community services, and heating, utilities
and rental assistance.
Westbrook
Housing Authority - This is the housing authority
for Westbrook, Maine. It assists individuals and families with affordable
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Alpha
One - Alpha One is a center for
independent living that helps with home modification, accessibility, employment
counseling, and other services to enable people to live independently.Home | Living
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