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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	Email
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	Email
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	Email
Website	Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Age Requirements	60+

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