Homeless Outreach Services
Providing outreach, engagement, and referral services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Maine.
Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and Homelessness
No one should have to go through homelessness alone…
Homelessness is often the end result of a lack of relationship-based community support in place for those who already experience cycles of poverty, addiction, or illness. We support homeless individuals struggling with mental health or substance use, and currently unconnected to resources. We provide, outreach, engagement, and case management services and connect clients to resources for food, housing, social security, medical care, substance use treatment, and longer-term mental health services.
Eligible individuals enrolled in Outreach Services receive:
- Case management services focused on how to help you succeed and become stably housed.
- Support, advocacy, and linkage to resources in the community.
- Assistance with food, shelter, help with Social Security benefits, educational or vocational resources, physical and mental health supports and/or substance use treatment.
To learn more about Homeless Outreach Services or other programs offered by Rumford Group Homes, please call Helena at 207-357-5593 or via email at hderoche@rumfordgrouphomes.org.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, someone must be literally homeless. This means individuals who are:
- Sleeping in place not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings, or the street;
- Sleeping in an emergency shelter;
- Staying in a hospital or other institution, if the person was sleeping in an emergency shelter or other place not meant for human habitation immediately prior to entry into the hospital or institution;
- Graduating from a transitional housing program for homeless persons;
- Victims of domestic violence
You Can Help
You can make a difference in your community, too.
We’re looking for people who want to help their neighbors and be part of something bigger than themselves. Our residents have successfully faced many challenges, but they still need support.
They need you to give them hope and show them that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Together, we can change lives and create brighter futures.
