RSU 1 Homeless Rights and Resources

Homeless Liaison Contact Information

DO You Think you Might be considered Homeless?

Call or email Katie Joseph, RSU 1 Homeless Liaison, right away!  If you are more comfortable contacting your school's secretary or another school staff member, this is also a great way to get the help you need.

We are here to support you! 

Katie Joseph: kjoseph@rsu1.org or call at 207-443-6601 

School Secretaries and Staff Contacts Can be Found H: https://www.rsu1.org/

Need Easy Access to Healthcare?  Visit Morse High School's School Based Health Center.  Call 443-8250 today for medical, mental health, or dental support. 

Homeless Rights Poster.pdf

If I am homeless, what are my rights?

What is homelessness?

What is homelessness?  

Who is considered housing unstable?

RSU 1 Policies Related to Homelessness

RSU 1 Policies Related to Homelessness & Dispute Processes

Department of Education Video on Homelessness

Link to DOE Website: 

Click Here for Many More Resources!


Need Help? Dial 211!

Need Help?  Dial 211 to be Connected to Many Services  Supporting Shelter, Medical, and Food Insecurity.

MYC (4).pdf

Are You an RSU 1 Student Who Needs Academic, Emotional, or Family Support?  Connect with Donna at the MidCoast Youth Center or MHS Guidance Office. 

Bath Area Food Bank Information

Need Access to Free, Fresh Food?  Contact the Bath Area Food Bank.

Housing Information Form

RSU 1 Staff

For Staff Use Only: If you know or wonder whether an RSU 1 student/family is experiencing housing insecurity, please immediately fill out this form (print and scan or make a Google copy, type, and share) and send it to the RSU 1 Homeless Liaison.  

Handout-UHY-Flowchart.pdf

RSU 1 STAFF

For Staff Use Only: If you need to determine if a student can be considered an unaccompanied youth under the McKinney Vento Act, please use this flowchart.