HEALTH AND HEALING

Providers of holistic and traditional physical and mental health services, plus health promotion and information.

Sub-sections:

HEALTH AND HEALING  -  GENERAL  (below)
AIDS/HIV
HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE
MENTAL HEALTH
 

HEALTH AND HEALING  -  GENERAL

Acadia Health Education Coalition
RR 1, Box 3350
Lubec, ME 04652
733-4821  Fax: 733-2367
PaulWeston@nemaine.com
Paul Weston
Dedicated to reducing the shortage of health professionals in Maine, especially in rural areas, and encouraging Maine residents to enter the health care field as trained professionals. Has developed the Maine Health Careers: A Guide to Health Professions, a list of over 100 health professional education programs in Maine. Single copies available at no charge.  Additional offices in Oquossoc/Rangeley, Presque Isle, Brewer.

American Lung Association of Maine
122 State St.
Augusta, ME 04330
800-499-5864; 622-6394  Fax: 626-2919
www.mainelung.org
Works for clean air and the rights of non-smokers to breathe smoke-free air.

Bates Street Health Clinic
292 Bates St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
753-5400
Free or low-cost (sliding scale) health services are available to anyone in the Lewiston area who needs it.

Biddeford Free Clinic
189 Alfred St.
Biddeford, ME 04005
282-1138  Fax: 282-1138
We provide free healthcare and non-narcotic medications to individuals and families in southern Maine who do not have health insurance and cannot afford it.  Open Mon and Thurs 6-9pm.

Birth Roots--See Children and Childbirth

Brain Injury Association of Maine
325 Main St.
Waterville, ME 04901
861-9900, 800-275-1233 Fax: 861-4617
www.biausa.org/maine/bia.htm
Susan Sullivan
We provide information and referrals, advocacy, education, and support groups for persons with brain injuries.

Cancer Community Center
778 Main St.
South Portland, ME 04106
774-2200
Sponsors classes and workshops for persons dealing with cancer on subjects such as fitness, yoga, meditation, and the arts. Also has support groups for persons with cancer and for family members. Call for a schedule of events. 

Caring Connections
17 Second St., YWCA
Bangor, ME 04401
941-2808
careconn@bangorY.org
Robin Long
Cooperative women's health program sponsored by the YWCA Bangor-Brewer and Eastern Maine Medical Center. Provides free breast and cervical health screening for women age 40 and older at EMMC facilities, referral to support services for women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, breast and cervical health education, menopause and bone health/osteoporosis education, and breast self-exam instruction.

Center for Community Dental Health
813 Washington Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
874-1028
Serves children and adults, especially those with low incomes, on a sliding scale basis. Works with schools as well. Other clinics listed below:

15 S. Main St.
Auburn, ME 04210
777-7442

333 Lincoln St.
Saco, ME 04072
282-1305

941 Main St.
Sanford, ME 04073
324-5508

131 Franklin Commons #I
Farmington, ME 04938
779-2659

Sterling St.
Peaks Island, ME 04108
874-1974  

Community Health Charities of Maine
77 Preble St.
Portland, ME 04101
799-4666  Fax: 799-4666
chcofme@maine.rr.com
www.healthcharities.org/community/states/me.htm
A federation of 19 statewide health organizations dedicated to better health for Maine citizens through research that seeks causes, cures, and prevention to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by the major diseases and disabilities facing us. Does fundraising primarily through workplace solicitation. Member organizations listed below to provide easy contact (those without mailing addresses are based outside Maine):

Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter
163 Lancaster St. #160B
Portland, ME 04101
772-0115, 800-660-2871
susan.braziel@alz.org

American Cancer Society
1 Main St. #300
Topsham, ME 04086
729-3339, 800-464-3102
cchapman@cancer.org
www.cancer.org 

American Diabetes Association
10 Bangor St. #F, PO Box 2208
Augusta, ME 04338
623-2232
klibby@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association
343 Gorham Rd.
South Portland, ME 04106
879-5700, 800-937-0944
dwhitley@heart.org
www.americanheart.org

American Lung Association of Maine
(see above)

Arthritis Foundation
800-639-6650
www.arthritis.org
Brain Injury Association of Maine
(see above)

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
800-932-2423
www.ccfa.org

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
800-757-0203
www.cff.org

Family Planning Association of Maine
(see below)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
53 Exchange St. #200
Portland, ME 04101
761-0133
kwalpol@jdrf.org
www.jdrf.org

Maine Cancer Research and Education Foundation
45 Exchange St. #300E, PO Box 553
Portland, ME 04112
773-2533
mcref@jcwanet.com
www.mainecancer.org

Maine SIDS Foundation
(see below)

March of Dimes
60 Gray Rd. #8
Falmouth, ME 04105
878-1199, 800-668-5678
jhoover@modimes.org
www.modimes.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association
222 Auburn St.
Portland, ME 04103
878-3749
portlandmedistrict@mdausa.org
www.mdausa.org

National Kidney Foundation of Maine
630 Congress St. PO Box 1134
Portland, ME 04104
772-7270, 800-639-7220
samnkfm@maine.rr.com

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter
170 US Route One
Falmouth, ME 04105
1-800-FIGHT-MS
http://www.msmaine.org

New England Hemophilia Association
642-4423 (Maine Contact)
www.newenglandhemophilia.org

Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults
149 Front St., PO Box 518
Bath, ME 04530
443-3341
exectdir@suscom-maine.net
www.pinetreesociety.org

Community Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs
CHP/CDPP, 151 Capitol St., SHS #11
Augusta, ME 04333
287-5388  Fax 287-4631
barbara.e.durand@state.me.us
Barbara Durand
Some of these programs are named PATCH (Planned Approach to Community Health) or Healthy Community Coalitions. All develop comprehensive community-based health education and promotion programs. Goals are healthier habits, attitudes, and lifestyles to reduce risk factors and chronic diseases. Statewide list/information from above office.

Community Wellness Coalition
York Hospital, 15 Hospital Drive
York, ME 03909
438-9100  Fax 439-8764
cwcdiane@aol.com
Diane Brandon

Ellsworth PATCH/Healthlink
Wellness Center, 248 State St. #11
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-5311  Fax 667-6718
coed@acadia.net
Barbara Beal

Greater Portland Partners for Health
Public Health Div., 389 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
756-8054  Fax 874-8913
mmc@ci.portland.me.us
Maureen Clancy

Healthy Community Coalition--Farmington
20A Church St.
Wilton, ME 04294
645-3136
hcc@fchn.org
www.fchn.org/hcc/hcchome
Leah Binder
We promote health and wellness in West Central Maine. A comprehensive, community-based health promotion, education, outreach and prevention grassroots organization.

Healthy Community Coalition--Parsonsfield
PO Box 777
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
625-8126  Fax 625-7820
burke@svhc.org
Donna Burke-Butler

Healthy Community Coalition--Pittsfield
18 Main St.
Newport, ME 04953
487-3890  Fax 487-4591
leeninn@aol.com
Kathy Leen

Healthy Futures
RR 3 Box 9
Winthrop, ME 04364
377-2427  Fax 377-6112
gladysr@ctel.net
Gladys Richardson

Healthy Island Project
PO Box 454
Stonington, ME 04681
367-6332  Fax 367-6332
hhip@acadia.net
Kimberly Hutchinson

MDICHP--Healthy Communities Coalition
10 Wayman Lane, PO Box 8
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
288-5081 x203  Fax 288-5874
andreamason@hotmail.com
Andrea Mason

Micmacs on the Move
8 Northern Rd.
Presque Isle, ME 04769
764-3279  Fax 768-3253
rsilliboy@micmac.org
Rosella Silliboy

North Country Healthy Communities
PO Box 127
Greenville, ME 04441
695-4306  Fax 997-2929
nchc@ctel.net
Susan Crippen

Partners for Healthier Communities
Goodall Hospital, 25 June St.
Sanford, ME 04073
324-4310 x7100
http://www.phcme.org

Partnerships for Healthy Communities
PO Box 661
Bangor, ME 04402
262-1730  Fax 262-1980
cwebber@mint.net
Carole Webber

Prevention Coalition
Penobscot Indian Health Center, 5 River Rd.
Indian Island, ME 04468
827-6101  Fax 827-5022
mmartin@pnhd.nashville.ihs.gov
Madelaine Martin

Richmond Area Healthy Communities
24 Gardiner St.
Richmond, ME 04357
737-4359  Fax 737-4412
richhc@ctel.net
Carol Browne

River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition
34 River St., PO Box 86
Rumford, ME 04276
364-7408  Fax 364-7408
rvhcc@gwi.net
Patricia Duguay

St. John Valley PATCH
NMMC, PO Box 468
Ft. Kent, ME 04743
834-3155  x3122  Fax 834-2816
metscovi@nci2.net
Marilyn Etscovitz

Southern Kennebec Healthy Communities Association
Maine General Medical Ctr., 6 E. Chestnut St.
Augusta, ME 04330
626-1240  Fax 626-1068
PHutchinso@MaineGeneral.org
Pat Hutchinson

Town of Bucksport Health Planning Advisory Committee
PO Drawer X
Bucksport, ME 04416
469-7951  Fax 469-7369
gwenna@acadia.net
Mary Jane Bush

Vital Pathways
PO Box 1437
Houlton, ME 04730
532-3071  Fax 532-4771
vital@ainop.com
Audrey York

Waterville PATCH
Comm. Health Improvement, H. Gray House, MGMC, 149 North St.
Waterville, ME 04901
872-1830  Fax 872-1824
mditullio@MaineGeneral.org
Mark DiTullio

Consumers for Affordable Health Care--See Consumer Action and Information

Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation
One Weston Court, PO Box 2490
Augusta, ME 04338
622-7045, 800-838-0388  Fax 622-7077
consumerhealth@mainecahc.org
www.mainecahc.org
We exist to ensure that consumers have a strong voice in health care matters by providing non-partisan research, policy analysis, and education to consumers and a variety of other stakeholders in the health care system.

Eco-Holistic Health Exchanges
PO Box 13
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
967-2390
Rita Dixit-Kubiak
Sponsors speakers and programs on various aspects of international health.

Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic
PO Box 5104
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-7953 to schedule appointment 
Nell Beer
We provide services free to individuals without any insurance who cannot afford healthcare on Thursdays at 67 Bayview St., Ellsworth.

ENCOREPlus--See Women

Family Planning Association of Maine (FPA)
PO Box 587
Augusta, ME 04332
622-7524   Fax: 622-0836
Statewide referrals, 877-326-2345
fpam@fpam.org
www.fpam.org
Sue McPhee
Statewide Programs:  Public Policy Advocacy in Augusta and Washington DC; Institute for Reproductive Health Services and Research, Women's health training and professional development; Clinical quality assurance; Coordination of Family Life Education Services; Coordination of outreach initiatives to reduce unintended teen pregnancy.  Clinical Services: Counseling on and provision of contraceptives; pregnancy testing and options counseling; early referral for prenatal care; health screenings; diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted disease; HIV counseling and testing. Also offer training and education to communities and schools.

FPA-ACAP/Health First 
771 Main St., PO Box 1116
Presque Isle, ME 04769
768-3056 
Additional clinics in Fort Kent, Houlton, Madawaska, and Patten
FPA-Downeast Health Services
Christian Ridge Rd., PO Box 1087
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-5304; 800-492-5550 
Additional clinics in Calais and Machias

FPA-Augusta Family Planning
PO Box 587
Augusta, ME 04332
626-3426

FPA-KVCAP Family Planning
97-101 Water St.
Waterville, ME 04901
859-1638 
Additional clinics in Skowhegan and Pittsfield

FPA-Mid-Coast Health and Family Planning
22 White St., PO Box 866
Rockland, ME 04841
594-6880 
Additional clinics in Belfast and Damariscotta

FPA-Penquis Health Services
262 Harlow St., PO Box 1162
Bangor, ME 04402
973-3649 
Additional clinics in Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Lincoln, Millinocket, and Milo)

FPA-Tri-County Health Services
PO Box 70
Auburn, ME 04212
795-4075, 795-4007 
(Additional clinics in Farmington, Kezar Falls, Norway, and Rumford)

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England operates clinics in Portland, Biddeford, Sanford, and Brunswick-Topsham and is also a member of the FPA. See separate alphabetical listing below.

Feminist Health Center of Portsmouth 
PO Box 456
Greenland, NH 03840
603-436-7588  Fax 603-431-0451
fhcpctr@nh.ultranet.com
www.nh.ultranet.com/~fhcpctr
"Respectful care for all women and men." We offer: gynecological care, birth control, morning-after pill, sexually-transmitted disease clinic, HIV counseling, abortion, etc.

Getting Healthy
230 Water St.
Gardiner, ME 04345
582-8011
ghealthy@adelphia.net
Creating places where families--both children and adults--can live tobacco-free.

Gift From Within
RR 1 Box 5158, 16 Cobb Hill Rd
Camden, ME 04843
236-8858  Fax: 236-4512
joyceb3955@aol.com
www.sourcemaine.com/gift
Joyce Boaz
We are dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals.  Educational materials available and on website. Peer support network via email, mail, and phone.

Hancock County Dental Access Coalition
PO Box 1087
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-6076; 800-492-5550 
Seeks to decrease unmet dental care needs.  Long term goal is to build a non-profit clinic.

Harrington Family Health Center
PO Box 82
Harrington, ME 04643
483-4502 
hfhc@nemaine.com
Full service physical and emotional Family Practice center with sliding scale fees for office visits, lab work, and medications.  Childbirth through elder care.  Substance abuse, and other areas of specialty. One of a number of rural health clinics in the state.

Health-Link, Wellness Center of MCMH
248 State St., Mill Mall
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-2474 Fax 667-6718
www.mcmhospital.org
Iris Simon
We are a hospital team that works in collaboration with the community to assess and identify healthcare needs, then address them through education, screenings, and preventive services for people. Encourages individual responsibility for wellness and disease prevention.

Hemlock Society
1079 Main St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
783-6776 
Gail Dow
We are a branch of a national organization supporting legalizing physician aid in dying for those who are terminally ill and wish to terminate their suffering.

Herb Fest of Maine--See Food and Agriculture

Home Health Programs
Various groups provide services to individuals who prefer receiving health care or services in their home. Names of local organizations providing these services is available from the Licensing Division, Bureau of Elder and Adult Services, Department of Human Services, 800-262-2232.

Hospice Education Institute
PO Box 98
Machias, ME 04654
255-8800 fax 255-8008
hospiceall@aol.com
http://www.hospiceworld.org
Offers information on local hospice programs and the benefits of hospice for people in Maine and beyond through their toll-free hospicelink number, 800-331-1620.

Lifeline, University of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth St., PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
780-4641  Fax: 780-5880
pallen@usm.maine.edu
www.usm.maine.edu/lifeline
Peter Allen
Our purpose is to help individuals and organizations in Southern Maine adopt health enhancing lifestyles by providing leadership and services in fitness, exercise rehabilitation, recreation, health/fitness education, and employee wellness.

Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center
362 Harlow St., PO Box 918
Bangor, ME 04402
947-5337  Fax: 947-9763
We provide a wide variety of well-woman health care: annual exams, gynecology, prenatal care, birth control, abortions, adoption referral, sexually transmitted disease treatment, HIV/AIDS, Lesbian Health Project, Women and Disabilities project.

Maine Ambulatory Care Coalition
73 Winthrop St.
Augusta, ME 04330
621-0677  Fax: 621-0577
bdpmacc@mint.net
Bonnie Post
We provide technical and financial support to 29 non-profit community health centers. These centers provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care for individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay for such services, serving patient populations of 500 to 16,000 each.  They are governed by local volunteer Boards, insuring responsiveness to the needs of area residents.

Maine Bioethics Network
317 State St.
Augusta, ME 04330
626-9310  Fax: 623-4080
dchicoin@mehca.org
www.mbnet.org
Statewide organization providing discussion forums and educational programs in bioethics.  Seeks to raise awareness and knowledge of ethical issues among health care professionals and others concerned about the changing health care environment.  Also offers assistance in establishing and developing ethics committees or other support systems in health care institutions.

Maine Breast Cancer Coalition
11 Bangor Mall Blvd #D, PMB 362
Bangor, ME 04401
800-928-2644 
cbeagan@aol.com
Carol Beagan
Dedicated to generating public awareness and need for early detection, providing patient support, workshops, developing a statewide network of people that will act on legislative alerts, and supporting funding for breast cancer research.  Concentrating now on patient support and support services fund for mammograms and other health needs.

Maine Death with Dignity Center
PO Box 876
Portland, ME 04104
773-5322  Fax: 773-4920
anniedpelletier@aol.com
Annie Pelletier
We support the dignity, spirit, and voice of people with terminal illness.  We strive to assure that people with terminal illness receive comprehensive and compassionate care.  We advocate for patient-directed end-of-life care options including physician aid-in-dying.

Maine Dental Access Coalition
c/o Oral Health Program, SHS #11
Augusta, ME 04333
287-3267  Fax 287-4631
judith.a.feinstein@state.me.us
Coalition of health advocates, dental and other health professionals, community and state agencies, foundations, and others working "to promote and advocate for preventive and comprehensive oral health care" and to improve access to services throughout Maine.  Works with the Maine Children's Alliance on staffing the coalition.  Has list of dental clinics for low income Mainers.

Maine Health Access Foundation
116 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
620-8266,, 866-848-9210
http://www.mehaf.org
Provides financial and other support to health and other organizations addressing the health needs of Maine people. Grants totalled almost $4 million in 2002.

Maine Hospice Council
PO Box 2239
Augusta, ME 04338
626-0651, 800-438-5963  Fax 622-1274
kpowell@saturn.caps.maine.edu
www.MaineHospiceCouncil.org
Ensures the development of Hospice and Palliative Care in Maine  Education, technical assistance and advocacy regarding end-of-life care for terminally ill and bereaved persons. Statewide referrals to one of the 25-30 local hospice programs; contact for a list.

Maine Labor Group on Health--See Labor

Maine Lead Action Project--See Environment, Waste Reduction and Disposal

Maine Migrant Health Program
PO Box 405
Augusta, ME 04332
rhcm@gwi.netrhcm@gwi.net
Works to insure that Maine's migrant farm workers have access to health care.

Maine Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Foundation
145 Charlonate Drive
Gray, ME 04039
657-3737  Fax: 657-2330
roybagley@aol.com
Roy Bagley
We provide support and information to parents who lose a baby to SIDS. We provide professional training and public education, and support research.

Medical Care Development
11 Parkwood Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
622-7566  Fax: 622-3616
jlecasse@mcd.org
www.mcd.org
John Lecasse
Sponsors programs to promote health and healthcare in Maine and developing countries.  Offers innovative health education programs in Maine on ideas such as nonviolent conflict resolution and is a sponsor of the Women's Health Equity Campaign.

Mainers for Health Care
Uniting working families, small business owners, seniors, health care workers, community leaders, and elected officials to fight for affordable, quality health care that we can all count on.
We need your help as we work togther to make sure that:
* Everyone, including the self-employed, unemployed, un- and underinsured, and small business owners, has access to an affordable health plan with comprehensive benefits;
* Everyone, including employers, consumers, and the state, local and federal government should make a fair contribution to finance the health care system;
* Everyone should recieve high quality care that is cost efficient and medically effective; and
* These efforts should be designed to help control the skyrocketing cost of health care.
Mainers for Health Care
P.O. Box 2789
Augusta, ME 04338-2789
1-866-209-9661
622-3151 ext.143
http://www.mainersforhealthcare.com
info@mainersforhealthcare.com

National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC)
PO Box 344
Monmouth, ME 04259
933-9196 
nocircofmaine@aol.com
www.nocirc.org
We disseminate information regarding infant circumcision.

Neighborcare--See Self-Help, Support, and Advocacy

Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine
151 Capitol St., State House Station 11
Augusta, ME 04333
287-4625, info line: 877-PTM-4YOU  Fax 287-4636
www.tobaccofreemaine.org
Uses money from the Tobacco Settlement to prevent youth from smoking, motivate smokers to stop smoking, protect the public from the dangers of second hand smoke, and give additional resources to populations (such as pregnant mothers) whose smoking is a special problem.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
51 US Route One
Scarborough, ME 04074
510-2201
supportus@ppnne.org
www.plannedparenthood.org/ppnne
Operates family planning clinics in Portland, Biddeford, Sanford, and Brunswick-Topsham, providing comprehensive reproductive health care, education, outreach, and advocacy for women and men. Sponsors the Facts of Life Line, 800-359-3359, which gives taped messages on five subjects.

970 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
797-8881
160 Main St.
Sanford, ME 04073
324-9385

1 Main St., Topsham, PO Box 234
Brunswick, ME 04011
725-8264

281 Main St.
Biddeford, ME 04005
282-6620
 
Portland Community Free Clinic
103 India St.
Portland, ME 04101
874-8982 
Free care to adults (by appointment only) who do not have any health insurance, are under 150% of poverty level, and live in the Greater Portland area. Over 200 local medical staff volunteer their time for comprehensive care.   Close relationship to Mercy Hospital.

Rural Health Clinics
www.dhhs.hrsa.bphc
Located throughout Maine, clinics provide basic health-care to residents.  Clinics vary on fees and sliding scales, some funding by Federal/State/Local sources. Lists of some clinics are available from the Maine Ambulatory Care Coalition (see their listing) and above state website.

Save the Canaries--See Environment

Scott-Webb Health Center Free Clinic
10 Great Moose Dr.
Hartland, ME 04943
938-4881
Provides free clinic services to those needing medical care on Wednesday afternoons.

Substance Abuse Programs, Maine Office of Substance Abuse
State House Station 159
Augusta, ME 04333
800-499-0027; 287-8900  Fax: 287-8910
TTY 800-215-7604, 287-4485
osa.ircosa@state.me.us
www.state.me.us/dmhmrsa/osa
Funds treatment and prevention programs related to substance abuse. Offers information and resources (pamphlets, books, videos) on substance abuse.  Updated information on support groups and prevention/education efforts statewide.

True North
202 US Route One #200
Falmouth, ME 04105
781-4488
http://www.truenorthhealthcenter.org
Combines traditional medicine with healing arts through medical treatment, holistic therapies, research, and classes and workshops.

Two Roads Maine
PO Box 415
Freeport, ME 04032
865-4517
tworoads@maine.rr.com
http://www.tworoadsmaine.org
David and Sarah Hyde Two Roads Maine offers healing retreats in natural settings for people at emotional or physical crossroads. Kayaking, canoeing, and hiking are among the activities provided.

United Cerebral Palsy of Maine
700 Mt Hope Ave. #320
Bangor, ME 04401
941-2952; 877-603-0030 
ucp2@midmaine.com
www.ucp.org
Our mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Women's Health Center
287 Main St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
784-9382 
Michael Drouin
We provide a variety of health services for women in the Lewiston-Auburn and surrounding areas.

AIDS/HIV

Groups advocating for prevention of AIDS/HIV and providing treatment and support for persons with it and their loved ones.

AIDS Response - Seacoast
1 Junkins Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
800-375-1144; 603-433-5377  Fax: 603-431-8520
ARSadmin@aol.com
www.aidsresponse.org
Wendy Noyes
We provide direct assistance to those infected with HIV, and affected by HIV.  Education programs about prevention to at-risk populations and the community at large via Speakers' Bureau. Outreach/mobile health van activities.

Camp Chrysalis
PO Box 990
Belfast, ME 04915
338-5089 
www.aei-auduboncollege.org
Meredith Bruskin, Donna Short
Week-long summer camp for children and their families who are affected in their bodies and/or hearts by HIV/AIDS. 

Housing Assistance & Volunteer Enlistment Network (HAVEN)
PO Box 5305
Portland, ME 04101
774-6877  Fax: 879-0761
tap@aidsproject.org
www.aidsproject.org
Provides housing assistance for people living with HIV throughout Maine.  Also supports a volunteer program providing assistance to persons with HIV.

Maine AIDS Alliance
1 Weston Court
Augusta, ME 04330
621-2924 fax 621-2901
maa@gwi.net
Julia mcDonald
Advocates for community HIV/AIDS programs providing support services for people affected by AIDS/HIV and prevention programs serving schools, churches, professionals, and local Maine communities. Local group members of the Alliance listed below:

Prevention Works Harm Reduction Services
145 Lisbon St. #304
Lewiston, ME 04240
786-4697, 743-9507 Fax 795-4914
pwhrs@gwi.net

AIDS Lodging House
142 High St. #623
Portland, ME 04101
773-7165  Fax 253-1815
tothouse@aol.com

AIDS Project, The
PO Box 5305
Portland, ME 04101
774-6877, Fax 879-0761
Hotline: 800-851-AIDS or 775-1267 
tap@aidsproject.org
www.aidsproject.org

ACAP--Health 1st
PO Box 1116
Presque Isle, ME 04769
768-3056, 800-432-7881  Fax 768-3022
cbohls@acap-me.org
www.acap-me.org

Dayspring AIDS Support Services
One Weston Court
Augusta, ME 04330
621-6201  Fax 626-3404
daysprg@mint.net

Down East AIDS Network
25 Pine St. #A
Ellsworth, ME 04605
667-3506  Fax 664-0574
dean@acadia.net

Eastern Maine AIDS Network
80 Exchange St., PO Box 2038
Bangor, ME 04402
990-3626  Fax 990-2286
aidsntwk@aol.com
www.maineaidsnetwork.com

Merrymeeting AIDS Support Services
PO Box 57
Brunswick, ME 04011
725-4955  Fax 729-8747
mass@gwi.net

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center/AIDS Services
Campus Ave., PO Box 291
Lewiston, ME 04243
777-8507  Fax 753-5488
sonyanadeau@SOCHS.com
www.stmarysmaine.com

Man 2 Man--See Men

Frannie Peabody House
106 Gilman St.
Portland, ME 04102
774-6281; 774-6877
peabody@ime.net
Support for people with HIV/AIDS and a home for people in the final stages of AIDS.

HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE

Those using primarily or exclusively holistic approaches or advocating for them.

Avena Institute
219 Mill St, Rockport, PO Box 333
West Rockport, ME 04865
594-2403  Fax: 594-2975
avenainstitute@ctel.net
www.avenaherbs.com
We offer a variety of programs for the general public and for health care providers in: Medicinal Herbs, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Organic Gardening, Ethnobotany, Cross-Cultural Issues, Movement, Meditation, Women and Children's Health, and Herbal and Homeopathic Care of Animals.  The purpose of this nonprofit educational facility is to offer its students a solid understanding of the healing arts with an emphasis on preventive care.

Boothbay Whole Health Medical Center
115 Townsend Ave.
Boothbay Harbor ME,  04538
633-3535 
wholehealth@gwi.net
www.boothbaywholehealth.com
Our vision is to provide an integrated approach to health care. We use conventional medicine together with other healing systems.  We want to treat the whole person and offer acute/urgent care to treatment of complex chronic conditions, as well as preventive care.  Classes and workshops on our website.

Center for Health and Healing
17 Masonic St.
Rockland, ME 04841
594-0752 
We promote the integration of body, mind, and spirit through traditional and alternative health approaches.  We offer classes, workshops, and study groups to expand approaches to self-care.

Gentle Wind Project
PO Box 29
Kittery, ME 03904
439-7639  Fax: 439-2092
GWProj@aol.com
Lee Metcalf
We have developed a healing technology that reduces emotional distress.  Twenty years of blind and double-blind studies show that hand-held healing instruments relieve depression, anxiety, grief and stress, helping people to feel calmer, stronger and more in control of their lives.  Used internationally in hospitals and clinics for emotional support of patients and staff.

Healing of Persons Exceptional (HOPE)
52 High St., PO Box 276
South Paris, ME 04281
743-9373  Fax: 743-0540
office@hopehealing.org
www.hopehealing.org
HOPE is at the forefront of mind-body health, specializing in helping people find meaning, value, and purpose in their lives, thereby changing problems into possibilities.  A vast body of knowledge and experience supports us:  psychoneuroimmunology, cognitive restructuring, attitudinal healing, psychology of success.  Support groups, workshops, training.

Homeopathic Study Groups
Five groups around Maine have monthly meetings to focus on self-education in the use of homeopathic remedies for basic first aid and self-care.  We will provide information on practitioners and resource materials are available for more severe or chronic conditions.

Homeopathic Study Group-Bangor area
379-2571 
Laura Sholtz

Homeopathic Study Group-Capital Area
445-2702 
Dorothy Bourassa

Homeopathic Study Group-Downeast area
422-9594 
Janice Weaver

Homeopathic Study Group-Midcoast
236-9664 
Dee Webster

Homeopathic Study Group-Southern Maine
363-2299 
Lois Kashmer

Maine Association of Homeopaths
c/o The Wellness Center, 71 Elm St.
Camden, ME 04843
236-0596; 568-3100; 236-9664 
dwebster@quicksilver.net
Group of 25 professional homeopaths whose interests are educational outreach, legislative issues, licensure in homeopathy, national trends in health care, and multi-dimensional approaches to homeopathy.  Lists of physicians, practitioners, educators, and other resources available.

Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors
c/o Full Spectrum Center, 4 Milk St.
Portland, ME 04101
773-2517  Fax: 828-6816
Devra Krassner
(a) A coalition of naturopathic doctors in Maine devoted to introducing and monitoring all legislation related to naturopathic medicine in Maine. Responsible for the licensure of naturopathic medicine in Maine, and provides education about our specialty through public presentations including Common Ground Fair. (b) We are trained as primary care doctors specializing in the use of natural therapeutics to treat acute and chronic illness, emphasizing preventive medicine and health optimization. We use homeopathy, herbs, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, vitamins, and minerals; some specialize in midwifery and acupuncture.

Whole Health Center
RFD 1, Box 2997
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
288-4128 
Paul Weiss
We are an education and treatment center providing and encouraging holistic health care.  Counseling and emotional recovery work, stress management therapies, meditation, T'ai Chi and Quigong, body work, herbs, nutrition, and health counseling.  Ask to be put on mailing list to receive information about retreats, classes, workshops, lectures, and group study trips to China. 

MENTAL HEALTH

Groups supporting persons who were formerly in the mental health system and those providing counseling and other help to those with mental health issues. See also the Self-Help, Support, and Advocacy section.

Advocacy Initiative Network of Maine
PO Box 878
Bangor, ME 04402
941-4791
ronda_monroe@msn.com
Statewide network of consumers, survivors, and ex-patients in/of the mental health system who are uniting to promote voice and choice in all activities concerning their lives. It is a consumer driven and led organization.

Amistad Center
PO Box 992
Portland, ME 04104
773-1956-TTY  Fax: 773-2087
amistad1@maine.rr.com
Peter Driscoll
We are a social club and life enhancement center that serves adults with mental illness, retardation, substance abuse or some other life struggle.  We are a low barrier, welcoming community that treats its membership with dignity and respect.  One of the very few member-directed programs in Maine, we offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities from 9-5, six days a week.  We operate "The Pause" restaurant at 66 State St., Mon-Fri -- great "blue plate specials" at $.90.  Our focus is on recovery, health and fun.

Community Connections
150 Union St.
Bangor, ME 04401
800-834-7150  Fax: 941-2996
together@mint.net
www.mmhcommunityconnection.org
Shelley Smith
We support individuals with mental illness in gaining independence and improving quality of life through recreational opportunities in the community.

Consumer Advisory Board
142 High St. #323
Portland, ME 04101
871-0149 
Monitors the state's compliance with the original Pineland Consent Decree, which supports the rights of persons with mental retardation to treatment and services.

Creative Health Foundation
81 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
Sarah Braik
799-6750  Fax: 767-0793
info@creativehealth.org
www. creativehealth.org
An alternative source of support for persons with mental illness.

Ingraham Volunteers
PO Box 1868
Portland, ME 04104
874-1055, 774-4357 (crisis line)
www.ingraham.org
Offers 24-hour crisis services, such as intervention, suicide prevention, counseling, and community support. Maintains several residences/temporary shelters in Portland for persons with mental health concerns.

Mental Health Hotline and Centers
888-568-1112
The above statewide number is available for anyone to call regarding personal and/or mental health issues. There are also regional mental health centers that provide local counseling and other services for persons with mental health concerns. These are:

Aroostook Mental Health Center
PO Box 1018, 1 Vaughn Place
Caribou, ME 04736
800-432-7805, 762-4851  Fax 492-3181

Community Counseling Center
343 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04101
874-1030  Fax 874-1044

Community Health and Counseling Services
42 Cedar St. PO Box 425
Bangor, ME 04402
947-0366; TTY-990-4730  Fax 947-0366

Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center
67 Eustis Parkway
Waterville, ME 04901
873-2136 800-322-2136  Fax 872-4522

Maine Medical Mental Health Center
22 Bramhall St.
Portland, ME 04102
871-0111
 
Mid-Coast Mental Health Association
12 Union St., PO Box 526
Rockland, ME 04841
594-2541, 800-540-2072,
TTY-338-5846,  Fax 596-2064  

Sweetser/Shoreline Community Mental Health
19 Middle St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
729-4171; 800-834-4673  Fax 721-3188
www.sweetser.org 

Tri-County Mental Health Services
1155 Lisbon St., PO Box 2008
Lewiston, ME 04241
783-4678 TTY; 800-787-1155; 783-9141 

York County Counseling Services
265 North St.
Saco, ME 04072
282-7504, 800-660-8500  Fax 282-7509

Mental Retardation Programs, DMHMRSA
State House Station 60
Augusta, ME 04333
287-4242 
There are hundred of groups, homes, and programs serving children and adults with various kinds of mental disabilities, offering employment programs, independent living and care programs, personal support and counseling, and physical health and therapy programs.  A directory of "Programs Serving Maine Citizens with Mental Retardation" is available from the Dept of Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse (DMHMRSA) from the above.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMT) of Maine
1 Bangor St.
Augusta, ME 04330
800-464-5767
nami-me@nami.org
www.nami.org/about/namime/index.html
Cordinates a statewide network of 25 local groups that provide mutual support, education, and advocacy for the families and friends of the mentally ill. Statewide office in Augusta; call for local group contacts or starting a new group. Publishes a 135-page "Family Resource Guidebook" with information on mental illness and many resources.

Phone Help--See Self-Help, Support, and Advocacy

Portland Coalition of the Psychiatrically Labeled
PO Box 5265
Portland, ME 04101
772-1913, 772-2208  Fax 772-0887
Zahira DuVall
Members have been mental health consumers.  We provide a community center and opportunities for advocacy for individuals who have been in the mental health system.

Social Clubs
Clubs provide recreation, information, and support for individuals who have been in the mental health system. Information is also available from the Office of Consumer Affairs, 800-588-5511. These are local clubs in Maine:

100 Pine Street Social Club
100 Pine St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
795-6710

AMI-STAD
66 State St., PO Box 992
Portland, ME 04104
773-1956

Beacon House
PO Box 355
Rumford, ME 04276
369-0868

Common Connection
32 Alfred St., Biddeford, PO Box 1010
Saco, ME 04072
286-1117

Friends Together
70 Main St.
Jay, ME 04239
897-1010

GRECO
76 Pleasant St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
725-7015

Harmony Club
1 High St.
Sanford, ME 04073
490-5253

High Hopes
26 College Ave.
Waterville, ME 04901
877-0038

LINC
114 State St. (Location: 18 Green St.)
Augusta, ME 04330
626-3444, 622-5736

Midcoast Social Club
193 Park St.
Rockland, ME 04841
596-7911

Together Place
150 Union St.
Bangor, ME 04401
941-2907

Valley Social Club
564 Main St.
Madawaska, ME 04756
728-4806

Waterville Social Club
32 Taconic St.
Waterville, ME 04901
873-1027

Wabanaki Mental Health Association
277 State St. #3B
Bangor, ME 04401
990-0605  Fax: 990-4784
wabanaki@midmaine.com
We provide Case Management, Community Support, and Substance Abuse Treatment services to Native Americans. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of psychologically sound, culturally sensitive services and foster Native American connectedness and wellness.

Wings for Children and Families
900 Hammond St. #915
Bangor, ME 04401
800-823-2988; 941-2988 
wingsmaine@wingsinc.org
Julie Bennett
We are a children's mental health agency. We offer case management using the wraparound process.

Women's Activities and Recreation (WAR) Against Isolation
PO Box 2272
Bangor, ME 04402
942-1849
Michelle Smith
We are a women's activity and recreation group for women with a history of mental illness.  Our organization works to reintegrate women with a history of mental illness into community life through meetings, organized activities, cultural events and informal networking.