Catholic Charities Maine

Specialized Community Services performed include: 5,729 individuals and families in Aroostook County were provided with food assistance; 5,099 individuals were provided with oral health services; 784 refugees resettling in Maine received help finding housing, jobs, and referrals to available services; 1,863 individuals found compassionate support and/or received emergency services; 606 individuals and families dealing with issues related to drugs or alcohol addiction received support and counseling services; 1,811 elderly and disabled individuals were able to remain living independently in their home with the support of a homemaker or volunteer companion; 314 blind and visually impaired children received the resources services they needed to succeed; 465 children were provided quality childcare services, 516 asylum seekers were provided case management services through our Asylum Seekers Transitional Housing Program.

Elder Care Services include: Independent Support Services (ISS) and SEARCH. Serving 1,811 seniors or individuals with disabilities throughout Maine, ISS provided homemaker services that included in-home assistance with housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and taking clients grocery shopping. The goal is to help these individuals remain functioning independently within their own home. Utilizing a corps of trained volunteers, SEARCH connected volunteers with 252 seniors in 8 counties to reduce their isolation and keep them living independently. Volunteers provided companionship, assistance with paperwork, socialization activities, and transportation for appointments and errands.

Various other community services