Elder Services of Portland | 1145 Brighton Ave | Portland, Maine 04102 | (207) 828-6849

services list

Crisis Intervention Services
Emergency Services
Information Hotline
Police
Reporting Elder Abuse

Emergency Services
ProgramFire Department/ Paramedics
AgencyCity of Portland
DescriptionThe Portland Fire Department consists of 232 career Fire fighters and Paramedics, operating 6 Engines, 4 Ladders, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Fireboat, 1 Rescue Boat, 4 Air Rescues, and 3 Paramedic Ambulances.
Address380 Congress Street, Portland Maine 04101
PhoneEmergency: 911; Non-emergency: 874-8400
Hours24 hours
EMailfjl@portlandmaine.gov
Websitewww.portlandfire.com
Payment Informationno charge

Information Hotline
ProgramAdult Protective Services
AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services, State of Maine
DescriptionThe Bureau of Elder and Adult Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Address161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101
PhoneNationwide 24-hour, toll-free: 1-800-624-8404; TTY (during business hours): 1-800-624-8404; TTY (after hours): 1-800-963-9490; 207-287-3492
Hours24 hours
Websitewww.state.me.us/dhs/
Payment Informationno charge

ProgramCumberland County Crisis Response
AgencyIngraham
DescriptionProvides a 24-hour toll-free Hotline, and a continuum of services including mobile crisis teams, home supports, crisis residence, police/mental health liaisons, suicide prevention, counseling, information, referrals, and emergency financial assistance to adults and children.
Address237 Oxford Street, P.O. Box 1868, Portland, ME 04104
PhoneCrisis Line: 888-568-1112 or 774-HELP; Admin: 874-1055
Hours24 hours
Websitewww.ingraham.org

Police
ProgramPortland Police Department
AgencyCity of Portland
DescriptionThe Portland Police Department provides law enforcement, crisis intervention and community policing to the City of Portland.
Address109 Middle Street, Portland, Maine 04101
PhoneEmergency: 911; Non-emergency: 874-8300
Hours24 hours
EMailarw@portlandmaine.gov
Websitewww.portland-police.com

Reporting Elder Abuse
ProgramPortland Police Department
AgencyCity of Portland
DescriptionThe Portland Police Department provides law enforcement, crisis intervention and community policing to the City of Portland.
Address109 Middle Street, Portland, Maine 04101
PhoneEmergency: 911; Non-emergency: 874-8300
Hours24 hours
EMailarw@portlandmaine.gov
Websitewww.portland-police.com

ProgramAdult Protective Services
AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services, State of Maine
DescriptionThe Bureau of Elder and Adult Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Address161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101
PhoneNationwide 24-hour, toll-free: 1-800-624-8404; TTY (during business hours): 1-800-624-8404; TTY (after hours): 1-800-963-9490; 207-287-3492
Hours24 hours
Websitewww.state.me.us/dhs/
Payment Informationno charge

ProgramElder Advocate
AgencyFamily Crisis Services
DescriptionFamily Crisis Services provides individual advocacy, support groups, and emergency shelter for victims of abuse. A community education program offers information on abuse awareness and prevention.
Phone24-hour hotline: 874-1973; Main office: 767-4952, Elder Abuse Advocate ext. 104
Websitewww.familycrisis.org
Payment Informationno charge