Maine Links To Prevention 

Following are local resources available in Maine. Clicking on the underlined web address of each site will connect you to these on-line resources. E-mail addresses and website address links have been included where possible. The websites have been organized into the following categories for your convenience:

Phone numbers are voice only unless otherwise indicated.  Callers can dial 711 for the Maine Relay Service to reach voice numbers...

 Toll-Free Information/Support

Phone numbers are voice only unless otherwise indicated.  Callers can dial 711 for the Maine Relay Service to reach voice numbers...

Anonymous HIV Antibody Counseling and Testing Sites  (No name required)

Confidential* HIV Antibody Counseling and Testing Sites  (*Confidential tests have a name attached to the test and result and may be recorded as part of your medical file)

Phone numbers are voice only unless otherwise indicated.  Callers can dial 711 for the Maine Relay Service to reach voice numbers...

AIDS Service Organizations
The following AIDS Service Organizations are contracted by the ME CDC to provide a variety of services to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and their communities.  A summary of available services is provided for each agency.  For more information, please call the agency.

Community HIV/AIDS Service Providers
The following organizations provide specific services to a target population.  The services provided by each organization are listed with contact information.  Please contact the organization for more information on their services.

 Related Resources, State Agencies and Programs 

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS
524 FOREST AVENUE PORTLAND, ME  04101 874-1192 For your local Red Cross Chapter, contact:  1-877-272-7337. Natl. Web:                http://www.redcross.org E-mail:                    rounds@usa.redcross.org State Web: http://www.deservetoknowme.org/ www.mainepublichealth.gov	Information regarding HIV Antibody Testing, blood transfusions, prevention, workplace AIDS education and more.
BUREAU OF INSURANCE
624-8475 Web: http://www.state.me.us/pfr/ins/inshome2.htm	Information regarding HIV Antibody Testing and Insurance
THE MAINE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
15 PLEASANT AVENUE               PORTLAND, ME  04101 772-1918 Web: http://www.mainecouncilofchurches.org	Pastoral Handbook for the AIDS Crisis in Maine, Updated 1996
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
287-3707 Or consult phone book for Regional Phone numbers Web:  http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/	Medicaid, Food Stamps, Child and Adult  Protective services
DRUG AND ALCOHOL INFORMATION & RESOURCE CENTER
OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE 1-800-449-0027      TTY: 1-800-606-0215 Web:                     http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/	Education material on drug addiction and  alcoholism, referrals to drug treatment programs
HEPATITIS C SUPPORT
Central Maine Medical Center 795-2680 Web:           http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/support/me/lewiston.html Maine Medical Center 662-0111 Web:            http://www.mmc.org Eastern Maine Medical Center 973-8315	Support Groups and Information Website dealing with Hepatitis C and support group information developed by a group member.
HOSPICE AGENCIES
626-0651 Web: http://www.mainehospicecouncil.org	Consult your local telephone directory or call the Maine Hospice Council
MAINE AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Lynn Berry HIV/STD Program State House Station 11 9th Floor Key Plaza Augusta, ME  04333-0011 287-2899 Email: lynn.berry@maine.gov	Provides free medication for the treatment of  HIV/AIDS to HIV+ individuals who have no way to pay for medication. Available statewide.
MAINECARE (MEDICAID)
Cee Dunn Nurse Coordinator, Special Benefit Waiver 1-866-796-2463, ext. 7-4758 MaineCare Member Services 1-800-977-6740 TDD/TTY:  1-800-977-6741 Web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/index.shtml	Medicaid is a program that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low income and resources.  MaineCare is the State of Maine's version of Medicaid.
MAINE CDC HIV/STD PROGRAM
State House Station 11 9th Floor Key Plaza Augusta, ME  04333-0011 287-3747 Fax #       287-6865 TTY        287-8066 Web:   http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/ddc/hiv-std/contacts/adap.shtml Web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh	Provides funding and coordination of statewide HIV/STD Prevention and testing projects.  Compiles and disseminates state- wide HIV/STD epidemiological data
MAINE CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
774-5444 Web: http://www.mclu.org	Legal Advocacy in Civil Rights and Discrimination Cases
MAINE COMMUNITY AIDS PARTNERSHIP
c/o Medical Care Development 11 Parkwood Drive Augusta, ME  04330 622-7566, ext. 225 Web:  http://www.mmc.org/development/mcap.html Web:  http://www.maineaids.org/BETA/FILES/Project%20Summary%201%20page.doc	Provides funding and technical resources for HIV/AIDS education, prevention and treatment in Maine.
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HIV Prevention Education Program 23 State House Station Augusta, ME  04333-0023 624-6692 Web: http://www.maine.gov/education/hiv/index.html	Provides funding and coordination of statewide school-based and youth-focused HIV prevention efforts.
MAINE HEMOPHILIA TREATMENT CTR
Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall Street Portland, ME  04101 871-6160	Medical, Social, and Education Services  for People with Hemophilia & Coagulation Disorders
MAINE HIV PREVENTION COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP (CPG)
Medical Care Development 11 Parkwood Drive Augusta, ME  04330 622-7566 x 233 Web:  http://www.mehivcpg.org Email:  mehivcpg@mcd.org	HIV Prevention Community Planning for the State of Maine
MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
624-6050 Web:  http://www.state.me.us/mhrc	Legal Advocacy in Discrimination cases
MAINE LESBIAN/GAY POLITICAL ALLIANCE (MLGPA)
P.O. Box 232 Hallowell, ME  04347	Support and Advocacy for Gays and Lesbians
MAINE STATE HOMEPAGE
Web: http://www.state.me.us	Links to Government, Business, Living in Maine and Visiting Maine
MEDICAL CARE DEVELOPMENT (MCD)
11 Parkwood Drive Augusta, ME  04330 622-7566 Web:  http://www.mcd.org	Non-Profit organization working in Maine and developing countries to help people improve their quality of life.  Maine HIV Prevention Community Planning Group administration.
OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
State House Station #11 Augusta, ME  04333 287-2595 Web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bds/osa/index.htm	Contact for information on substance abuse treatment and prevention programs.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINICS (See Separate Listing in the next Section)
Free Condoms, STD Testing & Treatment, HIV/STD Education, HIV Counseling and Testing, Partner Counseling and Referral Services
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
622-1451 (Augusta) or toll free 1-800-772-1213 Web:  http://www.ssa.gov   (National Website)	Disabilities Coverage, Medicare
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Consult local phone directory or call Office of Substance Abuse 287-2595 1-800-499-0027  Web:  http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bds/osa/index.htm
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROJECT
774-4348 Web:  http://www.ptla.org

 AIDS Case Management Services - Ryan White 

Case management services provide intake, referral and coordination of services for people with AIDS, and HIV infection, and their families.  The services may include acute care, home health, income assistance, mental health, transportation, alcohol and drug treatment, legal and other services.

Domestic Violence Projects

Family Planning and Planned Parenthood Agencies

Family Planning and Planned Parenthood agencies provide HIV Prevention programs, Birth Control, low-cost condoms, Sexuality Counseling, HIV Antibody Counseling & Testing and Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing. 

NOTE: This is a partial listing of agencies.  Consult your phone book or call  MAINE FAMILY PLANNING at  1-877-326-2345 to be automatically connected to the center nearest you.

Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics 

Substance Abuse/Use