| Program | Barron Center: Adult Day Health Program |
| Agency | Office of Elder Affairs, Department of Health & Human Services, City of Portland |
| Description | Adult Day Services offer supportive, daytime care that enables individuals living alone or with family to remain at home. We offer a specialized program for clients with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, and provide much-needed respite for caregivers. |
| Address | 1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 |
| Phone | 541-6620 |
| Hours | 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| EMail | lsw@portlandmaine.gov |
| Website | www.portlandmaine.gov/hhs/esphome.asp |
| Payment Information | Medicaid/MaineCare, Home Based Care, Section 61, Private Pay, VA Funding |
| Income Eligibility Guidelines | Program Specific |
| Age Requirements | 50 + |
| Program | Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence |
| Agency | Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence |
| Description | A nursing care facility, which provides skilled nursing care (37 beds), assisted living (44 beds), and long term nursing home care (84 beds). Also operates an Adult Day Care program Monday –Friday. |
| Address | 1133 Washington Avenue Portland, ME 04103 |
| Phone | 797-0600 |
| Hours | 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| EMail | knickerson@sjm-me.org |
| Website | www.sjr-me.com |
| Payment Information | Private Pay, Medicaid/MaineCare, Medicare, Private Insurance |
| Program | Truslow Adult Day Health Center |
| Agency | Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description | A program designed to meet the physical and social needs of the frail adult and elders. Located in Saco Maine. For more information please call. |
| Address | 333 Lincoln Street, Saco, Maine 04072 |
| Phone | 283-0166 |
| EMail | bsilvia@smaaa.org |
| Website | www.smaaa.org |
Financial Services| Program | Heat Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) |
| Agency | People's Regional Opportunity Program |
| Description | Financial assistance for individuals whose heating costs are high in relation to their income. Help with heating bills including oil, electric, coal, gas and wood energy. |
| Address | 510 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone | 874-1140, 1-800-698-4959 |
| Hours | 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| Website | www.propeople.org/shelter.htm |
| Payment Information | Program Specific |
| Income Eligibility Guidelines | Program Specific |
| Program | Money Minders |
| Agency | Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description | Trained volunteers assist seniors with bill-paying, balancing checkbook, money management issues. |
| Address | 136 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | 396-6500, 1-800-427-7411, TTY 883-0532 |
| EMail | mmcgreenhan@smaaa.org |
| Website | www.smaaa.org |
| Payment Information | Small fee, can be reduced for people with low incomes |
| Age Requirements | 60+ or people with disabilities |
Health Care Services| Program | In Home Assistance |
| Agency | Family Home Care |
| Description | Provides in home non-medical care including daily meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, shopping, errands, companionship, along with many other services. |
| Address | 23 Everett St, Westbrook, ME 04092 |
| Phone | 207-591-4598 or 203-919-0502 |
| EMail | familyhomecarellc@yahoo.com |
| Website | www.familyhomecarellc.com |
| Payment Information | Private Pay |
| Program | Home Health Care |
| Agency | HomeHealth Visiting Nurses of Southern Maine |
| Description | This home health agency provides skilled home health services, flu immunization clinics, a certified diabetes educator, specialized wound care nursing, mental health care, and a friendly visitor program. |
| Address | 901 Washington Avenue, Suite 104, Portland, ME 04103 and 15 Industrial Park Road, Saco, ME 04072 |
| Phone | 775-7231, 1-800-660-4867 |
| Hours | 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| Website | www.chsmaine.org/ |
| Age Requirements | 65+ |
| Program | Non-medical in home support services, Geriatric care assessment, Holistic counseling |
| Agency | HomePartners, LLC |
| Description | HomePartners assists with daily activities including errands and appointments, light housework, cooking and meal planning, medication reminders, insurance and banking paperwork, respite care, and companionship. Geriatric care assessment provides a comprehensive overview of home safety and ability to live independently. |
| Address | 136 U.S. Route 1, Suite 4, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | 767-4944 |
| Hours | 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| EMail | hmeprtners@aol.com |
| Website | www.homepartnersllc.com |
| Payment Information | Private Pay |
| Age Requirements | Serves older adults |
| Program | Hospice Services |
| Agency | Hospice of Southern Maine |
| Description | Provides end of life care for patients with terminal illness & their caregivers. Following hospice philosophy, physical, emotional, & spiritual services are provided. The interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers |
| Address | 901 Washington Avenue, Suite 104, Portland, ME 04103 |
| Phone | 771-4770, 1-866-621-7600 |
| Hours | 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| Payment Information | Private Pay, Insurance, Medicare |
| Program | New England Family Healthcare |
| Agency | New England Family Healthcare |
| Description | Provide in-home support services for seniors & people with disabilities. Services include personal care, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, shopping, respite for family caregivers, transportation & companionship. |
| Address | 125 Presumpscot St., Portland, ME 04103 |
| Phone | 699-4663, FAX 699-4261 |
| EMail | nefamilyhlt@gwi.net |
| Website | www.homehealthcaremaine.com |
| Payment Information | Private pay or third-party as appropriate |
| Age Requirements | 18+ |
Housekeeping & Minor Repairs| Program | Recreation, Transportation & Reminder Services. Also, Chore Services - heavy housekeeping & Companion/Homemaking Services |
| Agency | Aging Excellence |
| Description | Provides at-home support services & recreational opportunities for older adults. Services include homemaking, heavy chore service, transportation, telephone reassurance/reminder service, social trips and outings. |
| Address | 251 Congress Street, P.O. Box 8660, Portland, ME 04104 |
| Phone | 771-0991 |
| Website | www.seniorsonthego.com |
| Payment Information | $30 per month up to 31 contacts, $40 per month up to 62 contacts |
| Age Requirements | 50+ |
| Program | Home and Family Services |
| Agency | Catholic Charities Maine |
| Description | Provides homemaking services to allow elderly clients, disabled individuals, and families in crisis to remain in their homes. Also helps families needing support with parenting skills and child rearing. Services include grocery shopping and errands, light housework, household management, emotional support, parenting skills, and occasional respite care. |
| Address | P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104 |
| Phone | Maine office: 781-8550, 1-800-781-8550; Portland: 871-1161 |
| EMail | homeinfo@ccmaine.org |
| Website | www.ccmaine.org/home-family.html |
| Payment Information | Sliding Scale Fee |
| Program | Refugee and Immigration Services - Elder Outreach |
| Agency | Catholic Charities Maine |
| Description | Provides support services to elder immigrants and refugees, including help finding translators, housing, legal services, and other resources. This new program includes outreach to isolated seniors and creation of services based on observed needs. |
| Address | P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104 |
| Phone | 871-7437 x710, Kathy Harris |
| Hours | 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday |
| EMail | kharris@ccmaine.org |
| Website | www.ccmaine.org/refugee.html |
| Payment Information | no charge |
| Program | Home-based assistance |
| Agency | Home Instead Senior Care |
| Description | Provides non-medical support services in the home, including help with daily chores, meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping ,errands and companion service. Provides respite for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's. |
| Address | 31 Main Street Gorham, ME 04038 |
| Phone | 839-0441, 1-866-600-0441 |
| EMail | info@homeinsteadmaine.com |
| Website | www.homeinstead.com |
| Payment Information | Private Pay |
| Program | East End Time Dollar Exchange, Portland West Time Dollar Exchange |
| Agency | Hour Exchange Portland |
| Description | A volunteer service exchange program. Members provide over 500 services to other members. Services include transportation, minor home repairs, massage therapy, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Please call for more information. |
| Address | 85 Grant Street, Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone | 874-9868 |
| Hours | 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| EMail | robin1@portlandtimebank.org |
| Website | www.portlandtimebank.org |
| Payment Information | Membership required to exchange services with other members |
| Program | Mr. Fix It |
| Agency | Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description | Volunteers perform minor home repairs and maintenance. Volunteer labor is donated. |
| Address | 136 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | 396-6500, 1-800-427-7411, TTY 883-0532 |
| EMail | ihavu@smaaa.org |
| Website | www.smaaa.org |
| Payment Information | Pay for materials. Labor is free. |
| Age Requirements | 60+ |
| Program | Congregate Housing |
| Agency | Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description | The congregate housing program provides a daily meal, homemaker service, and service coordination to qualified seniors living in six different Portland Housing Authority properties. |
| Address | 136 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | 396-6500, 1-800-427-7411, TTY 883-0532 |
| EMail | smaaa@smaaa.org |
| Website | www.smaaa.org |
Meals| Program | Jewish Community Center |
| Agency | Jewish Family Services |
| Description | Provides a variety of social, educational & recreational programs for seniors and families. Also provides counseling services, information and referral services, case management for seniors, friendly visitor program & Kosher Meals on Wheels. |
| Address | 57 Ashmont Street, Portland, ME 04103 |
| Phone | 871-0508 |
| EMail | jrosenthal@mainejewish.org |
| Website | www.mainejewish.org |
| Payment Information | Private Pay, Member/Non Member Fees |
| Program | Meals on Wheels |
| Agency | Salvation Army Senior Center |
| Description | Provides home delivered meals to seniors who live in Portland only. |
| Address | 297 Cumberland Avenue, P.O. Box 3647, Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone | 774-6304 x254 or x255 |
| Hours | 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| Website | www.servingnewengland.org/about/social_services_mow.asp |
| Payment Information | $5.00 per year |
| Age Requirements | 60+ |
| Program | Meals on Wheels |
| Agency | Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description | Hot, nutritious meals for older people, particularly those who are frail and home bound. |
| Address | 136 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | 396-6500, 1-800-427-7411, TTY 883-0532 |
| EMail | smaaa@smaaa.org |
| Website | www.smaaa.org |
| Program | Congregate Housing |
| Agency | Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description | The congregate housing program provides a daily meal, homemaker service, and service coordination to qualified seniors living in six different Portland Housing Authority properties. |
| Address | 136 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | 396-6500, 1-800-427-7411, TTY 883-0532 |
| EMail | smaaa@smaaa.org |
| Website | www.smaaa.org |
Transportation| Program | Recreation, Transportation & Reminder Services. Also, Chore Services - heavy housekeeping & Companion/Homemaking Services |
| Agency | Aging Excellence |
| Description | Provides at-home support services & recreational opportunities for older adults. Services include homemaking, heavy chore service, transportation, telephone reassurance/reminder service, social trips and outings. |
| Address | 251 Congress Street, P.O. Box 8660, Portland, ME 04104 |
| Phone | 771-0991 |
| Website | www.seniorsonthego.com |
| Payment Information | $30 per month up to 31 contacts, $40 per month up to 62 contacts |
| Age Requirements | 50+ |
| Program | Senior Transportation Assistance |
| Agency | Independent Transportation Network |
| Description | Transportation services for seniors and persons with visual impairments. Paid and volunteer drivers use private cars to transport to appointments, shopping, outings, etc. Membership application required. Customers pay by the mile. |
| Address | 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME 04092 |
| Phone | 854-0505 |
| Hours | 24 hours |
| EMail | afried@itninc.org |
| Website | www.itninc.org |
| Payment Information | Open an account; pay by the mile; scholarships available; discounted fares for some destinations |
| Age Requirements | 65+ and persons with visual impairments |
| Program | Transportation Assistance: for low income seniors and people with disabilities; Americans with Disabilities Act ParaTransit (ADAPT) |
| Agency | Regional Transportation Program, Inc. |
| Description | Public transportation service for the elderly, people with mental or physical disabilities, and the visually impaired. Door to door and scheduled pick-up service to medical appointments and shopping. |
| Address | 127 St. John Street, Portland, ME 04102 |
| Phone | 774-2666, 1-800-244-0704 |
| Hours | 5:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday |
| EMail | chuckb@rtprides.org |
| Website | www.rtprides.org |
| Payment Information | Medicaid/MaineCare, ADAPT, SMAA |
| Age Requirements | none |
