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ABUSED WOMEN'S ADVOCACY PROJECT http://www.awap.org/ Mailing Address: PO Box 713, Auburn, ME 04212-0713 Street Address: Unpublished Telephone Hotlines: 207-795-4020 (Lewiston/Auburn area) 800-559-2927 (statewide) Administrative Office 207-784-3995 Contact Person: Any advocate Population Served: Any person involved in a domestic violence situation, including women, men and children Services: Domestic violence hotline; information and advocacy; help with legal paperwork; shelter; resources; batterers education group; parenting skills education; children's support groups; women's support groups; community education; school-based dating violence services; prevention programs Fees: None Hours of Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Funding Sources: United Way; Department of Human Services; Department of Public Safety; Lewiston CDBG; donations; fundraising Other Information: Outreach Offices located in Lewiston, Norway, Rumford, Farmington, Livermore Falls, Central Maine Medical Center and Child Protective Services ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/ Mailing Address: PO Box 3316, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: 157 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-783-3990 Contact Person: Betsy Norcross Plourde Population Served: Androscoggin County Services: Drop-in Times; Parent Resource Library; Individual Consultation; Support Groups; Workshops; Information and Referrals; School programs; Healthy Families (home visits for first time parents who request them) Fees: None Hours of Service: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Funding Sources: United Way; grants; fundraising ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S CARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES (ACCESS) http://www.accessforme.org/ Telephone Hotlines: 207-777-1387 (Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties) Population Served: Children and families, child care providers Services: ACCESS is an alliance of early care and education providers and advocates whose mission is to ensure the availability of family focused services through collaborative relationships with traditional and non-traditional partners. Fees: N/A Funding Sources: Federal Head Start Bureau; Bingham Betterment Foundation; Office of Child Care and Head Start; ME Department of Human Services; Muskie School of Public Service; and many active partners Other Information: ACCESS does not provide direct services. It is an advocacy group supporting quality early care and education ANDROSCOGGIN HOME CARE & HOSPICE CARE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN SERVICE Mailing Address: 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-777-7740 Contact Person: Receptionist Population Served: Special needs children, ages 0-17 in Lewiston, Auburn, Bridgeton, Wilton, Oxford, and Rumford Services: Physical therapy; speech development; behavioral plans; any type of home care needed from a nurse or doctor; skilled Home Health Aides assist with bathing, feeding and caring for a special needs child Fees: Medicaid; private insurance; Fee Assistance Program allows sliding scale for parents not covered by insurance Hours of Service: Determined by child's individual needs Funding Sources: Fee Assistance Program is funded by private donations Other: Physician referral required for this program BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY A PROGRAM OF CHILD HEALTH CENTER Mailing Address: 625 Court Street, Auburn, ME 04210-4350 Street Address: 625 Court Street, Auburn, ME 04210-4350 Telephone: 207-782-5437 Contact Person: Jessica Population Served: Ages 8-12 Services: Site based one on one mentoring. Programs based in several elementary and middle schools Fees: None Hours of Service: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Funding Sources: Grants Other: A nonprofit organization CAMP SUNSHINE http://www.campsunshine.org Mailing Address: Acadia Road, PO Box 829, So. Casco, ME 04077 Street Address: Acadia Road, So. Casco, ME 04077 Telephone: 207-655-3800 Fax: 207-655-3825 Email: sunshine@campsunshine.org Contact Person: John Gundersdorf, Executive Director Population Served: Families of children who are in active treatment for life threatening illnesses (referral by doctor) Services: A week long retreat for families whose children are in active treatment for cancer, kidney disease and other life threatening diseases. Families live in a camp setting and experience the usual camp activities: fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts. Educational workshops and counseling are also provided. Fees: None Hours of Service: 24 hours a day Funding Sources: United Way, local service clubs and individual donations Other Information: A permanent, year round home is expected to be open in June 2001. Additional support programs will be offered to meet the needs of families, including a longer stay. CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Mailing Address: 377 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 377 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-795-4022 Contact Person: Brenda Clough, Director Population Served: Androscoggin County; Children with disabilities, ages birth through 5 and their families Services: Developmental screenings; Evaluations in areas of concern, i.e. speech, hearing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological issues; Developmental Therapy; Early intervention services; Transition planning and assistance with public school entry; Service coordination to support family and monitor the child's progress; Family focused approach to serving children with disabilities Fees: None Hours of Service: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Funding Sources: State and Federal Other Information: Home visits are available and Community Concepts may provide transportation DIRIGO PLACE http://www.nafi.com/program_detail.asp?id=17 Mailing Address: Russell Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: Russell Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-784-7144 Email: dirigo@adelphia.net Contact Person: Staff answering the phone Population Served: 12 - 17 years old with a mental health diagnosis Services: A transitional living facility for youth returning from psychiatric hospitalization to a less restrictive setting. Services include assessment and treatment planning, intensive family services and counseling, fully licensed and approved special education instruction for middle and high school curricula, and aftercare. The Program also offers a 24-hour emergency respite and crisis stabilization bed that is often used for hospital diversion. Fees: None (state funded) Hours of Service: 24 hours a day Funding Sources: Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services, Department of Education, Department of Human Services Other Information: Recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. FAMILY LITERACY PROJECT Mailing Address: Auburn Adult Education, Auburn Heights, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: Great Falls School, Academy Street, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone: 207-753-1769 Contact Person: Juliette Dzija, Director Population Served: Low income families with an adult who is working toward a high school diploma or GED, who wishes to improve his or her reading skills or who speaks English As A Second Language. Also provided for enrichment purposes. Services: One on one tutoring for adults; intergenerational activities; monthly dinner meeting for participants. Tutoring and intergenerational activities are home based. Fees: None unless otherwise indicated Hours of Service: Day or evening at family's convenience Funding Sources: State; federal; local; Auburn Community Development Block Grant KIDS FIRST Mailing Address: 222 St. John Street, Suite 101, Portland, ME 04101 Street Address: 222 St. John Street, Suite 101, Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 207-761-2709 Contact Person: Peg Libby Population Served: Children, adolescents, parents. Services: Services provided to help parents and children going through the divorce or separation process: co-parenting classes; support groups for children and parents; professional education for lawyers, doctors, and educators; outreach programs. Fees: Vary - financial assistance is available. Hours of Service: M - F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Funding Sources: Private grants, donations KORNERSTONE KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL Mailing Address: c/o Lisa Durgin, 89 Sunset Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: 116 Third Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone: 207-786-4220 Contact Person: Lisa Durgin Population Served: Children ages 2-5 Services: Kindergarten; Kinderstep; Preschool; Nursery; Toddle Time for Twos; Day care Fees: $8 per day Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 11:30 am, M, W, F. Follows Auburn Public School System Calendar Funding Sources: Fees MARGARET MURPHY CENTER FOR CHILDREN Mailing Address: Charles Street, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: Charles Street, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone: 207-786-7708 Contact Person: Michelle Hathaway Population Served: Children with autism ages 3-12 Services: Evaluation, education, and placement Fees: $8 per day Hours of Service: 8:30 am to 3:30 am M-F Funding Sources: Medicaid, special education through public school systems NEW BEGINNINGS http://www.mmavs.org/newbeg.htm Mailing Address: 436 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (administrative office) Street Address: 436 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (administrative office/transitional living program), 491 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (emergency shelter), 597 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (transitional living program), 245 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (drop-in center) Telephone: 207-795-4077 (administration), 207-795-6831 (outreach Lewiston), 207-778-6193 (outreach Farmington), 207-795-6831 (drop-in center), 207-795-4070 (emergency shelter), 207-6048 or 207-795-4074 (transitional living program) Contact Person: Staff on duty Population Served: Youth between 14 and 21 years of age who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless Services: Outreach; Emergency Shelter; Transitional Living Program; Drop-in Center; Education; Health Issues; Family Conflict Resolution Fees: None Hours of Service: 24 hours a day (varies by program) Funding Sources: Maine Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services, US Department of Health and Human Services, United Way ProtectME - Child Health Center http://www.childhealthcenter.org/protectme.html Mailing Address: 24 Falcon Drive, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: 24 Falcon Drive, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone: 207-782-5437 Contact Person: Suzanne Cook, Program Coordinator Population Served: Ages birth to 18 in Androscoggin County Services: Childhood injury prevention including free child safety seat inspections, bicycle safety and fire prevention. Coordinates the Androscoggin County Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station at the Auburn Police Department, 2nd Monday of every month from 2pm to 6pm by appointment. Free and low-cost car seats and booster seat to eligible families. Fees: None Hours of Service: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Special events scheduled on weekends. Funding Sources: Grants RICHARDSON HOLLOW http://www.richardsonhollow.com Mailing Address: 646 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 646 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-783-2980 Contact Person: Sharon Corbett, Case Management Program Manager Population Served: Case management: ages birth to 20; Mental health in home support: ages 18 and older Services: Case management for children with mental retardation, mental health issues, or developmental delays; in home support for children/ Section 65; in home support for adults with mental health issues Fees: Medicaid based Hours of Service: Flexible Funding Sources: Medicaid Other Information: They operate Manic Designs, a cafe on Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME ST. ANDRE'S GROUP HOME Mailing Address:188 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 2 Central Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-783-8003 Contact Person: Any Staff Population Served: Adult women ages 19 -29 and their children. Services: Housing, counseling, living skills, teaching cooperation with others, teaching values, parenting skills. Room is available for three moms with up to two children each. Fees: Based on income. Department of Human Services and Medicaid cover most fees. Hours of Service: Around the clock Funding Sources: Medicaid, DHS, Catholic Church, United Way Other Information: Women must be involved in school, work, or a volunteer program and must also attend a support group. MARY'S PLACE - Division of St. Andre's UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE http://www.umext.maine.edu/ Mailing Address: 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 Street Address: 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 Telephone: 207-353-5550 or 800-287-1458 Contact Person: Bob Elliott Population Served: Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties Services: Sustainable agriculture, natural resources conservation, forestry and wildlife habitat information, horticulture information, farm and garden information, family and youth development (4-H, parenting resources) Fees: Generally none; some workshops and print materials have small fees; fees waived as needed Hours of Service: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Funding Sources: USDA, state and county Other Information: Information handouts are updated yearly. Please call with any questions. YMCA Mailing Address: 62 Turner Street, PO Box 314, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: 62 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone: 207-795-4095 Contact Person: Mary Jipson, Director Population Served: Newborn and up Services: Child Care Programs; Teen Center; Field Trips; Mentoring; Preschool; Learning Programs; Swim Programs; Dances; Health and Fitness Programs; Camping Programs; Rap Sessions; Sports; Lunch Break Yoga; Volleyball; Family Programs Fees: Sliding scale (determined by program); fees waived on an individual basis - automatic bank drafts and Visa and Mastercard are accepted Hours of Service: 6:30 am - closing time varies Funding Sources: Program fees, membership fees, donations, United Way Other Information: Affiliated with National YMCA located in Chicago; transportation to and from schools for those participating in programs |