Maine
Social Justice/Equality Services
Equality Maine
Originally known as Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance, Equality Maine was founded in response to the July 1984 murder of Charlie Howard, a young Bangor man who was attacked and murder because he was gay.
Original Mission Statement:"MLGPA is a statewide, nonpartisan organization formed to educate the general public, politicians, and the media concerning lesbian and gay issues. Our primary goals are to involve the lesbian and gay community inMaine's political process, promote civil rights in Maine, develop and review legislation, endorse candidates, build coalitions and network with state and national human rights organizations."
550 Forest Ave Suite 201
Portland ME 04101
Mailing: PO Box 1951Portland ME 04104
Phone: (207) 761-3732
Fax: (207) 761-3752
Website: http://www.equalitymaine.org
Email: info@equalitymaine.org
Maine Civil Liberties
The MCLU is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights.
Union401 Cumberland Ave., Suite 105
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-774-5444
Fax: 207-774-1103
Website: http://www.mclu.org
Email: Info@mclu.org
YOUTH
Maine Youth Action Network
MYAN’s vision is that youth feel valued, empowered and prepared to engage in and improve their communities. Empowering and preparing youth and adults to partner for positive changes by offering them training, networking, and leadership opportunities.
Website: http://www.myan.org
P: (207)874-8060
Fax: (207)553-5927
Maine Youth Voices
Grand funded youth organization dedicated to creating the opportunity for youth to proactively engage in prevention strategies surrounding underage drinking in schools and communities in Maine.
Website: http://www.neias.org/myv
Summer Youth Camp Programs Website: http://www.maineoutdoors.com/youthcamps
Runaway Hotline
Keeping America’s runaway, homeless and at risk youth safe and off the streets.
Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY
LGBTQ Youth
Proud Rainbow Youth of Southern Maine (PRYSM)
PRYSM provides safe and supportive community for youth 22 and under who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and their allies (LGBTQA). We also provide outreach, phone & email support; community education, leadership development, safer-sex/HIV prevention education, connections to community resources, and events like our annual Prom. Outright An educational, social service, advocacy organization that offers services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and questioning youth (21 and under). Through support and social groups, youth empower one another to stand proud and live into their full potential, and our youth-driven cultural competency trainings and speaker's bureau teach leadership skills to lgbtq youth, while educating our larger community. Several local chapters.
contact: Joanna Testa, Program Coordinator
43 Baxter Blvd Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-874-1030
Email: prysm@commcc.org
Website: http://www.commcc.org/PRYSM/index.html
Outright
Outright Lewiston/Auburn creates safe and affirming environments for youth age 22 and under who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and/or questioning.
Lewiston/Auburn
179 Lisbon St PO Box 1038 Lewiston, ME 04243
Phone: 207-795-8956
Email: info@outrightla.org
Website: http://www.outrightla.org/
Outright - Outrageously Supportive (Outright - Bangor)
The mission of Outright Bangor is to build safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and their allies.
370 Harlow St Bangor, ME 04402-2038
Phone: 877-990-3626 or 207-990-3626
email: sharon@maineaidsnetwork.com
Website: http://outright-bangor.org/default.aspx
Outright - Seacoast
Seacoast Outright is an educational, social service, advocacy organization that offers services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and questioning youth (21 and under) in the greater New Hampshire, southern Maine, and northern Massachusetts Seacoast region.
PO Box 842 Portsmouth, NH 03802
Phone: 603-431-1013
Email: info@seacoastoutright.org
Website: http://www.seacoastoutright.org
LGBTQ
Rainbow Business & Professional Association
Our purpose is to foster and promote the GLBT business and professional community. RBPA has monthly dinner meetings to which a guest speaker is invited. We offer two scholarships annually and have a holiday auction to raise money for the scholarship fund.
PO Box 11148 Portland, ME 04104 Phone: 207-775-0077
Email: info@rbpa.org
Website: http://www.rbpa.org
New England Transsupport (NETS)
We support transgendered (crossdressers, transsexuals) people in Maine. We help people in Portland and beyond to understand gender identity through discussions and meetings. We also work with professionals. We also have a transgendered movie night!
contact: Antoinette Pezet PO Box 4075 Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-774-7029
Email: AntoinettePezet@gmail.com
Website: http://circleofhopeministry.net/
Maine TransNet
We are a network of gendered individuals (trans and otherwise) interested in sharing our experience of gender with one another and the community. We are dedicated to educating the public about gender identity and raising awareness of the varied forms of gender expression. We provide support and consultation to transgender/transsexual individuals, their families, schools, social service organizations, and interested others.
PO Box 1034 Westbrook, ME 04098
email: mtn@mainetransnet.org
Website: http://mainetransnet.org/index.htm
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
GLSEN Southern Maine
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth
PO Box 10334, Portland 04104
Phone: GLSEN Southern Maine 207-775-0173
email: glsen@gwi.net
GLSEN Southern Maine Website: http://www.GLSEN.org
GLSEN Downeast Maine
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth
PO Box 373, Ellsworth 04605
P: 207-667-2358
email: DowneastGLSEN@Roadrunner.com
GLSEN Downeast Maine Website: http://www.GLSEN.org
G & L Community Services Center Northern Maine
Hotline for GLBTQ people, friends and family members. We offer information and support by trained volunteer staff or answering service. We also offer HIV/AIDS information with Health First.
PO Box 990 Presque Isle, ME 04769
Phone: 800-468-2088
Bridge Alliance
Connects the g/l/b/t/q community in eastern and northern Maine to promote and embrace diversity through understanding and events.
PO Box 1221 Bangor, ME 04402
email: info@thebridgealliance.org
Website: http://www.thebridgealliance.org
HEALTH
Frannie Peabody Center
Our Mission: Prevent the spread of HIV and provide support for people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine
Website: http://www.peabodycenter.org/
Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center
700 Mount Hope Avenue, Suite 420Bangor, ME 04401
Toll-free: 1 (800) 948-5337
In Maine: (207) 947-5337
Email: info@mabelwadsworth.org
At the Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center, our philosophy is rooted in a three-pronged approach to women’s health care: clinical services, educational services and issues advocacy.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Crisis SupporPhone
Offers immediate access to advocacy, crisis/supportive counseling, problem solving, crisis intervention, suicide prevention/intervention, and psychiatric services to adults and children throughout Cumberland County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 774-HELP is the triage number for Cumberland County Crisis Response.
774-HELP
Sweetser Crisis Services
Sweetser's Crisis Services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and serve children, adolescents, families and adults who are in crisis.Spring HarborSpring Harbor is southern Maine's premier provider of inpatient services for individuals who experience acute mental illness or dual disorders issues. Our freestanding, not-for-profit hospital serves children, adolescents, and adults, and offers 24-hour information and referral, voluntary and involuntary hospitalization, comprehensive discharge planning, and outpatient care in the Greater Portland area.
Phone: 1-888-568-1112
Address: 123 Andover Road • Westbrook, Maine 04092
207-761-2200 • 888-524-0080
Riverview Psychiatric Center
The Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
250 Arsenal Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04332-0011
Phone: (207) 624-3900
TTY: 800-606-0215
Shalom House Inc.
Shalom House helps hundreds of people with serious mental illness each year by providing an array of community-based mental health services and a choice of affordable quality housing where people can escape the stress of homelessness, hunger, and isolation. Our goal is to help people address personal goals, receive services, take medication, and once again become a vital part of the community.
Website: http://www.shalomhouseinc.org
Address: 106 Gilman Street, Portland, Maine
Phone (207) 874-1080
Fax (207) 874-1077
Kennebec Behavioral Services
Kennebec Behavioral Health is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adults and families in central Mainewho experience mental illness, trauma, and emotional or behavioral problems. The agency provides a continuum of high quality, innovative, community-based prevention, education, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
67 Eustis Parkway, Waterville ME 04901
Website: http://www.kbhmaine.org
Phone: 207-873-2136
Fax: 872-4522
Augusta
Augusta Clinic
Address: 66 Stone StreetAugusta ME 04330
Phone: 207-626-3455
Fax: 207-626-3612
Skowhegan
Skowhegan Clinic
Address: 30 High Street, Skowhegan ME 04976
Phone: 207-474-8368
Winthrop
Winthrop Clinic
Address: 736 Old Lewiston Rd.Winthrop ME 04364
Phone: 207-377-8122
Fax: 207-377-8564
Adult Mental Health Services
The Office of Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) is the designated State Public Mental Health Authority for adults. A primary responsibility of the OAMHS is to develop and maintain a comprehensive system of mental health services and supports for persons age 18 and older with severe and persistent mental illness.
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mh/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Next Step Dom Violence Project
24-Hour Hotline
The Next Step Domestic Violence Project is a private, nonprofit organization devoted to serving
the needs of people affected by domestic violence through education and social change.
Hancock County
667-4606 or (800) 315-5579
Washington County
255-4785 or (888) 604-8692
Ellsworth
Address: P.O. Box 1466 Ellsworth, ME 04605
Admin. phone: 667-0176
Fax: 667-8033
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Machias
PO Box 303 Machias, ME 04654
Admin. phone: 255-4934
Fax: 255-4243
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Calais
454-8088
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Blue Hill
266-7768
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thursdays (admin. only)
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
To create and encourage a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists, and to ensure that all people affected by domestic abuse and violence are supported and that batterers are held accountable.
Address: 104 Sewall St, Augusta, ME 04330.
Website:http://mcedv.org/
Our new phone number is 207-430-8334, our new fax number is 207-430-8348
Email: info@MCEDV.org
The family violence project
The mission of the Family Violence Project is to fulfill its vision by:Promoting individuals' safety by informing them of their options and supporting their decision-making processesIntervening with batterers to hold them accountable through a process of education and consistent community consequences. Promoting individuals' capacity to change and take responsibility for their actions. Preventing domestic abuse by educating communities. Assisting in the creation of public policy that promotes victim safety and abuser accountability.
Website: http://www.familyviolenceproject.org
Augusta Main Office: Family Violence Project
P.O. Box 304Augusta ME 04332-0304
Crisis Line (207) 623-3569
(local #)Phone: (207) 623-8637
(Admin)Fax: (207) 621-6372
Email: fvp@familyviolenceproject.org
Skowhegan OutreachFamily Violence Project
P.O. Box 3104 Skowhegan ME 04976-3104
Crisis Line (207) 474-8860
Phone: (207) 858-0941
Fax: (207) 474-6489
Email: fvp@familyviolenceproject.org
Waterville Outreach Family Violence Project
P.O. Box 51 Waterville ME 04903-0051
Crisis Line (207) 877-0835
(local #)PHONE (207) 877-2248 (Admin)FAX (207) 872-2278
Email: fvp@familyviolenceproject.org
Women Care
provide support and advocacy to persons who are affected by domestic abuse and to work toward the elimination of domestic abuse through education and social change.
Website: http://www.wmncare.org/
If you are concerned for yourself or for someone you care about, youcan call our 24 Hour Helpline at 207.564.8165 (Piscataquis County)or 888.564.8165 to speak with an advocate.PO Box 1928 Mechanic StreetDover-Foxcroft ME, 04426
New Hope for Women
New Hope for Women offers support to people in Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties affected by domestic and dating violence and provides educational resources to assist our communities in creating a safer and healthier future.
Rockland5 Beech Street P.O. Box A Rockland, ME 04841
Ph: (207) 594-2128
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Belfast 111 Church Street Belfast, ME 04915
Ph: (207) 338-6569
Hours: Thurs 10am - 4pm and by appointment
Damariscotta 17 Water Street Damariscotta, ME 04543
Ph: (207) 563-2404
Hours: Thurs 10am - 2pm and by appointment
SUICIDE SERVICES
Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Increasing public awareness about suicide prevention. decreasing the incidents of suicidal behavior among youth, and improving youth access to appropriate prevention and intervention services.
Website: http://www.maine.gov/suicide/youth/index.htm
SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES
Maine Coalition against Sex Assault
Our efforts include:
Initiating and advocating for victim-centered public policy;Providing support and assistance to Maine's sexual violence service providers and serving as a liaison between the centers and our statewide and national partners;Reducing common myths and misperceptions about sexual violence through building and sustaining public awareness; andProviding expert training, statistics, and resources about sexual violence to organizations, groups, and individuals throughout the state.You can reach an advocate by calling the statewide sexual assault crisis and support line 24 hours a day at 1-800-871-7741 (TTY 1-888-458-5599), or through the sexual assault support centers’ websites which are on the Member Centers page of this website.
Website: http://www.mecasa.org/joomla/
LGBT Friendly Lawyers
Augusta:
Jennifer M Bryant(Doyle & Nelson)150 Capitol St.
Phone: (207) 622-6124
Email: jbryant@doylenelson.com
Services: General practice including but not limited to probate, domestic/family, criminal, contracts, tax, lobbying, and general litigation.
Portland:
Brenda M Buchanan (Warren, Currier & Buchanan LLC)
Services: Domestic partnership, planning real estates, business.
57 Exchange St.
Phone: (207) 772-1262
Fax: (207) 772-1279
Email: brenda@wacubu.com
Matthew R. Dubois(Vogel & Dubois)
Services: Legal representation for power of attorney, having children, adoption, parenting and domestic partnership agreements and registration, wills, trusts, family business contracts, philanthropy, income and estate tax, planning retirement and long-term care, disability, guardianship, social security, medicare/medicaid, administrative appeals, probate and inheritance, life insurance and real estate.
550 Forest Ave. Suite 205
Phone: (207) 761-7796
Fax: (207) 761-6946
Email: m.dubois@maine-elderlaw.com
Website: http://www.maine-elderlaw.com
Zachary M. Paakkonen(West End Legal)
Services: General law, bankruptcy, elder law, family law, estate planning, litigation, real estate, and business law.
200 High St. Suite 1A
Mailing: PO Box 21 Portland ME 04112
Phone: (207) 699-5553
Fax: (888) 768-3893
Email: info@westendlegal.com
Website: http://www.westendlegal.com
Judith M. Wohl
Services: Family law, criminal defense, personal injury and free 1/2 hour consultation.
103 Exchange St.
Phone: (207) 774-5288
Fax: (207) 774-3147
Email: jmwlaw@maine.rr.com
Westbrook:
Mary-Anne E. Martell(Seacoast Law & Title)
Services: Family law, estate planning, real estate and bankruptcy.
240 Main St.
Phone: (207) 591-7880
Toll FreEmail: (877) 842-4997
Fax: (207) 591-7884
Email: law@seacoastlawme.com
Website: http://ww.seacoastlawme.com
York:
Jackie Cardinali
Services: Tax, debt relief, estate planning, business start up and tax planning, business law, real estate transactions, litigation and appeals.
647 US Route 1 Suite 110
Phone: (207) 361-4700
Fax: (207) 361-4702
Email: jcardinaliesq@gmail.com
Website: http://mainetaxlawservices.com
Faith
Augusta:
Northern Lights MCC
1040 Riverside Dr., Augusta
Phone: (207) 621-2658
Email: aelanpan@colby.edu
Portland:
Circle Of Hope MCC
Email: mccclergy@aol.com
South Portland:
Congregation Bet Ha'am
81 Westbrook St, South Portland
Phone: (207) 879-0028
Entertainment/Leisure
Gay Ogunquit
Ogunquit is an artsy resort village (located 66 miles north of Boston) that has been welcoming gay and lesbian visitors and their families for over 100 years. Ogunquit has three miles of white sandy beaches, dance clubs and restaurants for every taste and budget. In summer and even winter, there is always plenty to see and do!
Website: http://www.gayogunquit.com/
Maine Gay Men's Chorus
We are committed to providing a positive, productive, educational, social and entertainment experience for our members, friends and audience. Through our music, we strive to educate ourselves and the community at large by delivering the message of social acceptance and diversity.
PO Box 10391 Portland, ME 04104
Phone: 207-772-1384
Email: Director@mainegaymenschorus.org
Website: http://www.mainegaymenschorus.org
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