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In Maine, a guardian for an adult may be appointed by a Probate Court for an adult who is:
Unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate informed decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care.
Before a guardian may be appointed, the court must determine that there are no less restrictive alternatives, such as:
If you have reason to believe that an incapacitated or dependent adult in Maine is being abused, neglected, or exploited please immediately notify Adult Protective Services.
If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Option 1:
Call 1-800-624-8404 or 207-287-1234
TTY In State, Maine Relay 711
TTY Out-of-State (after hours) 207-287-3492
Option 2:
Jul 7, 2019
The Office for Family Independence has implemented a new change designed to support recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in pursuing and maintaining education and employment.
The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) supports Maine's older and disabled adults by providing Adult Protective, Brain Injury, Other Related Conditions, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Long Term Care, and Aging and Community services to the people of Maine.
OADS coordinates the programs and benefits to assure they operate consistent with the state and federal policies and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services' goals.
For older adults, individuals with disabilities, family members, and care partners: you are not alone – there are tools and services that can support you to live as independently as possible, both inside and outside of your home.
Learn more about how the Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services, and our partners, can support you:
The DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services promotes the highest level of independence, health, and safety for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Maine.
Our staff are available to provide in-person assistance at the following locations. Please note the services currently offered at each office. For additional DHHS office locations, including Vital Records (birth, death, and marriage certificates) and the Health and Environmental Testing Lab, view our Administrative Offices list.
Reports published prior to 2017 may be accessed through the Maine Law and Legislative Reference Library.
For additional reports and publications, please visit the Data & Reports sections on the relevant Office or Division page.
Sep 9, 2019
The Public Health Nursing Program played a significant role in supporting the health needs of asylum seekers who were temporarily housed at The Expo in Portland from June through August 2019. Soon after families and individuals seeking asylum began arriving at The Expo, public health nurses responded and provided services for nine consecutive days, from June 13 through June 21.
Sep 9, 2019
The Maine Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) is pleased to announce the publication of key data points in the areas of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and early childhood education, marking an unprecedented step towards transparency of this kind in Maine.