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Affiliate of national Autism Society. Mission to provide education, advocacy, support and public awareness and to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals on the autism spectrum to become participating members of their communities.
Non-profit organization that provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach and education to grieving children, teens, families, and the community. Locations in Portland and Sanford. Services are free of charge for children, teens, young adults and their family members throughout Southern Maine.
Houses individuals with disabilities, people in recovery, homeless veterans, victims of domestic violence, refugees and others with low or very low incomes.
Gaining Empowerment Allows Results. Program of Crisis and Counseling Centers run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns. Peer support, family centered training, social and networking events.
Partners with girls and gender expansive youth to ignite curiosity, promote thinking critically, build coalitions and challenge the status quo. Programs, resources and services powered by the latest gender research.
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project
Helps low income immigrants in Maine improve their legal status and works for more just and humane laws and policies affecting immigrants.
LD Online
Guidance and resources for parents and teachers of learning disabled children, attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.
Nonprofit improving the lives of Maine children, youth and families through research, collaboration and advocacy. Promotes policies and best practices to make sure all Maine children have the resources and opportunity to reach their full potential from birth to adulthood.
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS)
Supports Maine's older and disabled adults by providing Adult Protective, Brain Injury, Other Related Conditions, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Long Term Care, and Aging and Community services to the people of Maine. Promotes the highest level of independence, health, and safety for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Maine.
Provides information, referral, one on one telephone support, and training to parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs and the professionals who work with these families. Workshops and trainings provided on a wide range of topics. Source of information about the many community resources available to families.
Provides resources, technical assistance, and training in suicide prevention best practices for professionals and community members across the state. The MSPP works to promote hope, healing, and support for all Mainers.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Maine
Offers compassion and provides social/emotional support for all persons affected by mental illness
Advocates for improved quality of services for all persons affected by mental illness
Educates, inform, and provide resources for and about mental illness
Raises public awareness and promote understanding of mental illness
Trains volunteers and professionals
Fosters a statewide network of affiliates and support groups
Pacer's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Provides assistance and support to parents, youth, and professionals on transition topics. Assists youth with disabilities to find success in postsecondary education, employment, and life in the community.
Comprehensive program through a certificate program with Southern Maine Community College aimed at teaching students necessary skills to live independently in the community. Founded on four main program areas; Community Living, Employment, and Post - Secondary Education -, and finally transition - assuring the transition from STRIVE U into the community is successful and meaningful.
Resources for families, educators, and young adults which focus on empowering people who learn and think differently and those who support them. Offering customized, accessible resources for families, educators and employers. Workplace program helps organizations across industries create inclusive workplaces, by developing and implementing disability inclusion programs so they can hire, advance, and retain people with disabilities.
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