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State of Maine: www.Maine.gov
Report child abuse: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/support-for-families/child-welfare/preventing-child-abuse To report child abuse or neglect call 1-800-452-1999 (deaf and hard of hearing individuals should dial 711for the Maine Relay). Intake caseworkers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Reports of child abuse and neglect can be made confidentially or anonymously.
Report elder abuse: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/aps/report-abuse-neglect-exploitation
1. If you are a Mandated Reporter you are required by law (22 M.R.S. § 3477) to call 1-800-624-8404 to make a report to Adult Protective Services.
2. If you are not a mandated reporter, you can call 1-800-624-8404 (24-hour, Toll Free) or Maine Relay 711 to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation or complete the online form below.
GEAR: Support and assistance to families of children with disabilities. Meetings in Waterville, Augusta, and Skowhegan.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine (NAMI): Support and assistance for people with mental illness and their families. Family support groups in Augusta and Waterville; peer support groups in Augusta, at Riverview, and at Togus. 1-800-464-5767
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: dedicated to facilitating psychiatric care for children and adolescents.
American Psychiatric Association: Mental health and psychiatry topics for patients and families.
Alzheimer’s Association: Offering support to people with Alzheimer’s and their families.
Tobacco Free Maine: for people who want help to quit smoking. Offering a variety of supports for people who smoke and might want to stop or cut back. 1-800-207-1230
Autism Society of Maine: Support for people with autism and their families. Offering a variety of support groups across Maine including Portland, Farmington, Sanford, and York. 1-800-273-5200
Brain Injury Association of Maine: Support and assistance for people with traumatic brain injuries. Variety of groups in Bangor, Portland, Lewiston, Waterville, Farmingdale, and Rockland. 1-800-275-1233
Maine Parent Federation: Support groups and assistance tofamilies of children with disabilities.
Variety of support groups statewide.
Local: 207-588-1933
Fax: 207-588-1938
Statewide: 1-800-870-7746
Learning Disabilities Association of Maine: Support forpeople with learning disabilities and their families. Offering a variety of supports for people with learning disabilities and their families. 1-877-208-4029
Defeat Diabetes Foundation: Support and assistance for people with diabetes. Diabetes support groups statewide.
7 Signs of Drug Addiction from an Addict’s Perspective
Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
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11 Facts about Teens and Drug Use
Useful Information about Social Security
Mandated Reporter Quiz
Please take the required test below. On the last slide, you will need to click the link, enter required information, Select "Direct Support Profession" and begin your quiz. Save your Certificate and provide a copy to the Agency Shared Living Coordinator. Thank you.
HIPAA and Bloodborne Pathogens Test
Please take the required test below. The results of your tests will be emailed to the Shared Living Coordinator. Thank you.
The NADSP Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
https://www.nadsp.org/code-of-ethics-text/
We suggest you read the Maine State Shared Living Model Handbook for more details about the specific roles and responsibilities.
Shared Living Guide for Individuals
Shared Living Guide for Providers
Shared Living Guide for Oversight Agencies
Assistance Plus Shared Living Manual
Looking for some additional training on Challenging Behaviors, or Brain Injury Basics, then check out these continuing educational opportunities:
Emergency Preparedness Resources
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief.html
Assistance Plus is a social service and medical agency with offices in Benton, Waterville and Wilton, Maine. We provide long term home care, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health services.
Our Mission: |
By supporting and caring for people at all points in life, together we can make a difference. |
Our Vision: |
Maine ~ where individuals in need receive services that support choices for a quality life. |
Our Values: |
Commitment ~ Integrity ~ Compassion |