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Housekeeping & Minor Repairs
Program |
Recreation, Transportation & Reminder Services. Also, Chore Services - Heavy Housekeeping & Companion / Homemaking Services |
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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 |
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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 |
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Website |
Catholic Charities Maine |
Payment Information |
Sliding Scale Fee |
Program |
Refugee & Immigration Services - Elder Outreach |
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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 |
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Website |
Catholic Charities Maine |
Payment Information |
No charge |
Program |
Home-Based Assistance |
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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 |
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Website |
Home Instead Senior Care |
Payment Information |
Private Pay |
Program |
East End Time Dollar Exchange, Portland West Time Dollar Exchange |
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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 |
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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 |
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Website |
Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
Payment Information |
Pay for materials. Labor is free. |
Age Requirements |
60+ |
Program |
Congregate Housing |
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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 |
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Website |
Southern Maine Agency on Aging |