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

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging serves adults over 60, adults with disabilities, and caregivers by helping to navigate program eligibility and resources. Call our agency to start by speaking with a Resource Specialist who will be able to provide information about an array of topics like transportation, in-home support, housing, benefit screenings, life alerts, etc. Our Resource Specialists are available by phone, zoom, and in-person appointments as needed.

Options Counseling

Southern Maine Agency on Aging's Options Counseling can help assist in your, or your loved one's desire to remain in their home as long as possible and to "Age in Place". Also known as long-term support options counseling, we can help you learn about the services you, or someone you care for, may need over time. Our Resources Specialists provide unbiased information and resources that can help you and your loved ones walk through the planning process
Click here to view Self-Assessment Benefits Checklist

Fall Wellness Checklist

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:

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

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

Cumberland County
York County

Independent Living with Services

Cumberland County
York County

In-home Care

How to get home based care
Cumberland County
York County

In-home Care – Medical

Cumberland County
York County

Legal Services

Legal Services 

Loan Closets

Loan Closets

Mental Health Case Management

Mental Health Case Managers

Nursing Homes

Maine Long-term care (LTC) programs
Evaluating Nursing Facilities
Cumberland County
York County

Transportation

Cumberland County
York County

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.