Community Resources
SMAA Resource Specialists are here to help you navigate the complicated network of resources available to older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Maine.
Information and Resources
Options Counseling
Fuel Assistance
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps to provide direct payments for heating assistance. The program is based on income (medical expenses may be deducted). The program is available to homeowners and renters (even if heat is included in their rent). Applications are required every year.
Income Guidelines:
- One person household: $3,070 per month.
- Two person household: $4,014 per month.
To apply:
- Cumberland County – Opportunity Alliance, (207) 553-5900, HEAP — The Opportunity Alliance
- York County – York County Community Action, (207) 459-2950, HEAP Heating Assistance – York County Community Action Corp
Frequently Requested Resource Lists
Below are links to the common resources in the community. The Southern Maine Agency on Aging does not recommend or endorse any provider. SMAA does not have any updates on wait lists or determine eligibility for programs. If you have any questions or are looking for resources outside of this list, please call us at 207-396-6500 to connect with a Resource Specialist!
Adult Day Centers
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Hints
Affordable Housing – Cumberland
Affordable Housing – York
Assisted Living
Assisted Living FAQ
Evaluating Assisted Living Facilities
Cumberland County – Private Pay and MaineCare
York County – Private Pay and Mainecare
Dementia Specialty – Private Pay and MaineCare
Dental
Motivate at Home Oral Health Program
Dental Suggestions
Dental Care Providers – Cumberland and York County
Emergency Alert Buttons
Emergency Response Systems – Cumberland and York County
Food Pantries
Independent Living with Services
In-home Care
How to get home based care
Cumberland County
York County
In-home Care – Medical
Legal Services
Loan Closets
Mental Health Case Management
Nursing Homes
Maine Long-term care (LTC) programs
Evaluating Nursing Facilities
Cumberland County
York County
Transportation
Looking for more Information?
Please complete our form and a Resource Specialist will follow up with you. Our Resources Specialists are also available by calling (207) 396-6500 or at referral@smaaa.org
Provider Link
Looking to make a referral to a Resource Specialist? Please complete our HIPAA compliant form. We do require permission from the client to reach out to them directly.