Office of Aging and Disability Services
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.
Get Support
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:
About Us
Our Mission
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.
District Office Locations
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.
DHHS Reports
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.
Public Health Nursing Updates
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.
Bringing Accountability and Transparency to Child and Family Services Through Data
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.
Education
Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE)
The Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) program helps Maine parents enroll in and complete training and education beyond high school by providing financial support for costs related to training and education.
Inspections & Licensing
DHHS oversees several certification and licensing programs through various Offices within the Department.
Division of Licensing and Certification
This division oversees licensing and certification of health services and facilities in Maine and the CNA Registry. For more information, visit the Division of Licensing and Certification website.