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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 and recreational opportunities for older adults. Services include homemaking, heavy chore service, transportation, telephone reassurance / reminder service, social trips, and outings.
Address	251 Congress St. P.O. Box 8660 Portland, ME 04104
Phone	207-771-0991
Website	Aging Excellence
Payment Information	$30 per month up to 31 contacts $40 per month up to 62 contacts
Age Requirements	50+

Program	Home & 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	1-800-781-8550
Email	Email
Website	Catholic Charities Maine
Payment Information	Sliding Scale Fee

Program	Refugee & 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	207-871-7437, ext. 710, Kathy Harris
Hours	Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Email	Email
Website	Catholic Charities Maine
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 St. Gorham, ME 04038
Phone	207-839-0441 1-866-600-0441
Email	Email
Website	Home Instead Senior Care
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	516 Congress St. Portland ME 04101
Phone	207-619-4437
Hours	Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and By Appointment
Website	Hour Exchange Portland
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	207-396-6500 1-800-427-7411 TTY 207-883-0532
Email	Email
Website	Southern Maine Agency on Aging
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	207-396-6500 1-800-427-7411 TTY 207-883-0532
Email	Email
Website	Southern Maine Agency on Aging

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