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Program | Week Ending February 27, 2021 |
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Family Health | 20 individuals served Maternal & Child Health 13 individuals served at Portland Community Free Clinic 25 individuals served STD clinic 37 individuals served Minority Health Mental Health First Aid
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Chronic Disease Prevention Program | 109 Needle exchanges (onsite & some outreach)
Needles collected: 6,639 Needles distributed: 6,867 Narcan kits (2 doses/kit) distributed: 35 |
Family Shelter | 5 new families (16 people) presented for shelter*.
High census of 20 families (65 people) sheltered.
High census of 8 families (28 people) at the warming center.
* We are extending families in the hotels while we have positive cases in the Family Shelter. |
Oxford Street Shelter | 131 people served overall
109 guests served nightly, on average
* We are extending individuals in the hotels while we have positive cases in Oxford Street Shelter. |
FY21 Housing Placements | 67 single adults
72 families of 249 individuals |
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City of Portland Committed to Providing Essential Public Health Services
The City of Portland’s commitment to providing essential public health services through its Needle Exchange Program remains strong as evidenced by the number of clients it serves and the services it offers seven days a week, in two locations. Read on... -
Portland Finalizes Shelter Spaces for Winter
Portland Finalizes Shelter Spaces for Winter; City will utilize Oxford Street Shelter and two hotel properties to increase shelter bed capacity this winter during COVID-19 pandemic. Read on... -
Rapid Rehousing Program to Serve 40 Individuals & 25 Families
Portland’s Rapid Rehousing Program will soon serve an additional 40 individuals and 25 families thanks to a recent funding award from Maine Housing. Read on...
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About Us
The Health and Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions: Public Health Division, Social Services Division, the Barron Center, (A city-owned long-term care facility) Office of Elder Affairs.
We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.
The Health and Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions: Public Health Division, Social Services Division, the Barron Center, (A city-owned long-term care facility) Office of Elder Affairs.
We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.
Contact Us
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Kristen Dow, Director
Health & Human Services Department
Email
389 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
Ph: 207-874-8633