Emergency Shelters, Shelters, housing Case management and assistance
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING and VOUCHERS
Avesta Housing
Affordable housing, accepts vouchers
Statewide location
307 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
207-553-7777
Biddeford Housing Authority
22 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005
207-282-6537
Community Housing of Maine
1 City Center 4th floor, Portland, ME 04101
207-879-0347
Realty Resources Management
Income eligible and age-restricted apartments throughout Maine
247 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
www.realtyresourcesmanagement.com
800-338-8538
Sanford Housing Authority
Office Hours: M-F 8:30a-4p
17 School St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-6747
The Caleb Group
Meadowcreek
6 Gerrish Drive
Breary Farms Apartments
16 Breary Ave.
Timber Ridge Apartments
20 Timber Ridge Ave.
806-1008
https://thecalebgroup.org/en/home/
Affordable housing, family friendly income eligible, accepts vouchers
Resident services coordination
Meadowcreek:
16 One bedroom units
16 Two bedroom units
2 handicap accessible units
Breary Farms:
2 One bedroom units
28 Two bedroom units
1 handicap accessible unit
Timber Ridge:
4 One bedroom units
46 Two bedroom units
3 handicap accessible units
community center
computer learning center
16 Breary Ave # 31, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-6472
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DATABASES
Affordable Housing in York County Search
https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Maine/York-County
Database of affordable apartments. York County is included in the link, but apartments nationwide can be viewed.
Housing Locator at MaineHousing
https://www.socialserve.com/tenant/ME/index.html?ch=ME
Database of local properties for rent.
26 Edison Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
207-626-4600
Maine Association of Recovery Resources
https://www.mainerecoveryresidences.com/residences
The Maine Association for Recovery Residences (MARR) is a nonprofit organization that manages the ethical and safety standards for recovery residences in the State of Maine. We believe all people seeking recovery-based housing should have access to both a safe and accommodating residence where they can live a healthy and rewarding life. The primary mission of MARR is to promote this ethical and sustainable management of high-quality recovery residences throughout the State of Maine.
List of Maine recovery housing available on their website.
Rentals by County List from MaineHousing
Affordable housing listing for York County, updated 9/20
26 Edison Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
207-626-4600
HOUSING SUPPORT, REPAIR, and CASE MANAGEMENT
A House for ME
9 Highpointe Circle, Kittery
ahouseforme@comcast.net
Safe, supported living situations that enable people with disabilities to fully integrate into their community
Greater Portland Family Promise
Serving the Greater Portland area. Provides wrap-around support for families experiencing homelessness through a network of faith partners.
22 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04103
207-200-7327
Habitat For Humanity York County ReStore
Home ownership and weatherization programs Opportunities to volunteer.
985-4850
https://www.habitatyorkcounty.org/
Re-store sells various household furniture and appliances
4 Industrial Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-502-7021
Homeless Youth Services at The Opportunity Alliance
523-5049
1-877-429-6884
Case management for families or individual youths who are homeless, or are at risk of being homeless. Youth must be between the ages of 6-21.
50 Lydia Ln, South Portland, ME 04106
207-874-1175
Home Ownership and Repair, Thriving in Place at York County Community Action Corporation
Home buyer education
Foreclosure prevention
Home repair grants
Pre- and Post-purchase counseling
Thriving in Place
6 Spruce St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-5762
Little House of Hope and Prayer
1328 Main St. Sanford
wearethegreatestgift@gmail.com email preferred
(emergency only) 207-337-2296
Provides several supports for those experiencing homelessness, including:
The Hope Box: 16 meals, various essential supplies.
Showers, when available
Work opportunities
MAS Community Health
Children:
targeted case management
home and community treatment
rehabilitative and community support
Adults:
Community integration services
homelessness services
daily living support
skills development
Accepts MaineCare
869 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092
207-591-4457
PATH (Adult Homelessness Case Management) at The Opportunity Alliance
523-5049
intake@opportunityalliance.org
Adult homelessness support and case management
190 Lancaster St, Portland, ME 04101
207-553-5800
Quality Housing Coalition
https://www.qualityhousingcoalition.org/
Project HOME matches highly recommended tenants with landlord partners and homeshare providers, resulting in year-long housing support, guaranteed rent, and a financial guarantee.
This free program is available for home seekers, landlords, and homeshare providers located in Maine.
Salvation Army
One-time assistance for utilities/rent. Call for appointment
871 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-3134
Veterans' Housing Support at Preble Street Resource Center Day Shelter
Housing and resource support for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
5 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-0026
Waypoint
As a private, nonprofit agency, our array of services includes-- adoption, prenatal support, parent education/family empowerment, services for children with developmental concerns or chronic health conditions, child care, mental health counseling, family preservation, supervised visitation, foster care, homeless youth continuum, home healthcare for older Americans and adults with disabilities, and advocacy
464 Chestnut St, Manchester, NH 03105
603-518-4000
EMERGENCY SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SOBER LIVING
Acceptance Recovery
207-423-8035
https://acceptancerecoveryhouse.com/
info@acceptancerecoveryhouse.com
Men’s sober living in Biddeford. Fill out an application form on their website.
BeLoved
(207) 651-3537
https://www.belovedchildren.org/
Children’s respite housing
Caring Unlimited Outreach
(800) 239-7298
https://www.caring-unlimited.org/
24 HOURS 1-800-239-7298 ONLINE CHAT SERVICES Monday 1:00- 5:00
RESOURCE CENTER Monday – Friday 9:00 am- 5 pm
965 Main St. Sanford, ME 04073 1
-207-490-3227
mail@caring-unlimited.org
MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 590 Sanford, ME 04073
Database of Emergency Shelters from MaineHousing
https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/homeless/emergency-shelters
26 Edison Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
207-626-4600
Esther Residence
Women’s transitional living service assists in , post-incarceration re-entry through sober living support, life skills, recreation, recovery work, and employment.
27 Thornton Ave, Saco, ME 04072
207-283-0323
Homeless Center For Strafford
The Homeless Center for Strafford County provides safe sheltering and programming to homeless community members and families. The Center primarily serves Strafford County NH but has also supported families from Eastern Rockingham County NH, and Southern York County, ME.
In addition to sheltering services, the Homeless Center provides comprehensive case management, Aftercare supports and groups/classes on topics including nutrition, parenting, financial literacy, resume writing, and job search/interviewing skills.
202 Washington St, Rochester, NH 03867
603-332-3065
Hope on Haven Hill-Rochester
Residential and outpatient substance use treatment for expecting mothers and mothers of children up to 5 years of age
326 Rochester Hill Rd, Rochester, NH 03867
603-841-5353
Hope on Haven Hill-Somersworth
Residential and outpatient substance use treatment for expecting mothers and mothers of children up to 5 years of age
158 NH-108 D, Somersworth, NH 03878
603-841-5353
Hope Rising
207-283-9051
http://www.scimsisters.org/our-ministries/hope-rising
Residential program for women over 18 who are survivors of sex trafficking.
409 Pool St, Biddeford, ME 04005
List of Temporary/Emergency Shelters and Warming Stations Maine Emergency Management Agency
https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care
45 Commerce Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
Maine Way Transitional Homes
Must be referred by a provider. 18-month transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness or who are at risk. Adults must be able to live independently. Applicants will be screened for violent criminal or sex offender history. Sober living only.
Residents are connected to support services to help with their transition to permanent housing.
73 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-2003
New Beginnings Marian's Place Emergency Youth Shelter
Emergency shelter and support for homeless and runaway youth.
491 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240
207-795-4070
Our Father's House Saco
207-571-4981
Sober living. Services include IOP, anger management, individual counseling, affected others counseling, outpatient counseling, DEEP, and sober housing
325 North St, Saco, ME 04072
Preble Street Resource Center Day Shelter
Housing services, shelter (teen and adult), advocacy programs, anti-trafficking services, learning collaborative, food resources. Teen shelter opening in Biddeford.
5 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-0026
Safe Families
207-713-0523
Maine@safefamilies.net
safe-families.org/get-help
Calls answered 9-5 M-F
Respite housing for children
York County Shelter Programs, Inc.
18+ shelter in Alfred
Family shelter in Sanford
147 Shaker Hill Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
www.yorkcountyshelterprograms.com
207-324-1137
Warming Center: York County Shelter Programs
Open 24/7 at the old Lafayette School building. Access through the rear door.
(207) 888-3291, or call YCSP at (207) 324-1137, extension 139 with any questions.
69 Brook St. Sanford
LANDLORD RESOURCES
Landlord Incentive Program (Sanford Housing Authority)
http://sanfordhousing.org/downloads/LandlordIncentiveProgram.pdf
Quality Housing Coalition
https://www.qualityhousingcoalition.org/
Project HOME matches highly recommended tenants with landlord partners and homeshare providers, resulting in year-long housing support, guaranteed rent, and a financial guarantee.
This free program is available for home seekers, landlords, and homeshare providers located in Maine.
Need more resources? Check out:
Maine Equal Justice Help is Available Page provides resources for meeting basic needs, as well as describes eligibility criteria for each service.
Maine Health's FindHelp database
211 Maine.