Elder Advocates
| Program |
Adult Protective Services |
| Agency |
Department of Health and Human Services, State of Maine |
| Description |
The Bureau of Elder and Adult Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation. |
| Address |
161 Marginal Way Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone |
Nationwide 24-hour, toll-free: 1-800-624-8404 TTY (during business hours): 1-800-624-8404 TTY (after hours): 1-800-963-9490; 207-287-3492 |
| Hours |
24 hours |
| Website |
Department of Health and Human Services |
| Payment Information |
No charge |
| Program |
Elder Advocate |
| Agency |
Family Crisis Services |
| Description |
Family Crisis Services provides individual advocacy, support groups, and emergency shelter for victims of abuse. A community education program offers information on abuse awareness and prevention. |
| Phone |
24-hour hotline: 207-874-1973 Main office: 207-767-4952 Elder Abuse Advocate: 207-767-4952, ext. 104 |
| Website |
Family Crisis Services |
| Payment Information |
No charge |
| Program |
Legal Services for Seniors |
| Agency |
Legal Services for the Elderly |
| Description |
Legal services for seniors include long-term care issues, public benefits, abuse and exploitation, landlord / tenant disputes, advance directives (living wills, health care POA), and consumer fraud. Civil cases only. |
| Address |
9 Green St. Augusta, ME 04330 |
| Phone |
1-800-750-5353 |
| Email |
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| Website |
Legal Services for the Elderly |
| Payment Information |
No charge |
| Age Requirements |
60+ |
| Program |
Elder Advocate |
| Agency |
Office of Elder Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and City of Portland |
| Description |
Linda Weare, LSW, is the City of Portland's Elder Advocate. She is available to assist senior citizens and their families: sort out problems, answer questions, and advocate for rights. Linda's role has two parts. First, she provides easy access to information about a variety of services available to seniors in the Portland area. Second, she provides support to health and social service providers so that their services are easily accessible to senior citizens. |
| Address |
1145 Brighton Ave. Portland, ME 04103 |
| Phone |
207-828-6849 |
| Hours |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Email |
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| Website |
Elder Services |
| Payment Information |
No charge |
| Age Requirements |
50+ |
| Program |
Information & Advocacy for Elders |
| Agency |
Southern Maine Agency on Aging |
| Description |
Elder Care Consultants are available to provide information and referrals to seniors and families seeking elder services. |
| 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 |
| Age Requirements |
60+ |