Medical Resources Guide
MaineCare
MaineCare is a health care program for people who cannot otherwise afford quality health care.
Contact Maine Department of Health & Human Services to find out if you're eligible for MaineCare.
List of (DHHS) Offices in Maine
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/DHSaddresses.htm
MaineCare (Medicaid) and other health care information from Maine Equal Justice Project:
http://www.mejp.org/health/index_html
MaineCare for Workers with Disabilities - This is a page of the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services where you can find information about how to go back to work, or work more hours, and still keep your MaineCare benefits.
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/work/
MaineCare Overview - Department of Health & Human Services
(DHHS)
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bms/
Consumer Assistance HelpLine (1-800-965-7476)
Free assistance, primarily in identifying health coverage assistance resources, or in navigating state-sponsored health coverage assistance programs. A service provided by Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation.
http://www.mainecahc.org/foundation/default.htm
Dirigo Health
Dirigo Health is a State insurance program for people who work in small business or are self-employed.
Dirigo Health Information:
http://www.dirigohealth.maine.gov/
Medicare
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and
older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with
End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or
a transplant).
Medicare Maine
http://www.state.me.us/dhhs/beas/resource/medicare.htm
A
overview on Medicare.
Note: Medicare eligibility begins 24 months after you first receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program
(SHIP)
http://www.state.me.us/dhhs/beas/hiap/purpose.htm
The
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers guidance to
Medicare beneficiaries and advice about other health insurance programs such as Medicare supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance and MaineCare (Medicaid). This is free information, counseling, and assistance for all Maine citizens.
People With Disabilities Who Return To Work
Medical Benefits
Medicaid Buy-In Option
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/work/
Disabled
workers can apply for coverage through Medicaid at a reduced rate.
Prescription Drug Programs
A Guide to Prescription Drug Assistance in Maine
This booklet is a guide for older people and adults with disabilities who need help paying for prescription drugs. In addition to information about programs in Maine, other resources such as consumer buying tips and where to get help in your community are included.
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/medbook.htm
Medicare-approved Drug Discount Card
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/medicare_drugs.htm
Mental Health Resources In Maine
Maine's Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services
(BDS)
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bh/index.html
The
state agency in Maine that oversees mental health programs. This site has
information on adult and children services, substance abuse services,
hospitals and facilities, as well as regional state offices of the
BDS.
Links to Mental Health Resources in Maine and
Nationally
http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/us/blmaine.htm
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
An incredibly comprehensive resource for Mental Health Legal Information.
http://www.bazelon.org/
NAMI Maine
NAMI Maine is a statewide organization providing information, referral, education and support to adults and children with mental illness and their families, and is the official Maine affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=186
HIV/AIDS/STD Resources in Maine
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS), and Sexually Transmitted Disease(s) (STD) resources in Maine.
AIDS Toll-Free Telephone Numbers in Maine
http://www.mehivcpg.org/statecontacts.html#community
Health & Assisted Home Services
Home Care, Assisted Living and Nursing
Facilities Care
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/health.htm
living services in Maine.
Legal Assistance
Pine Tree Legal Assistance -- Health Care Issues
http://www.ptla.org/healthindex.htm
Pine
Tree Legal provides legal representation to income eligible clients. This
webpage is an overview on general information.
Maine Equal Justice Project -- Health Care
Issues
http://www.mejp.org/health/index_html
Maine
Equal Justice Project is an organization which advocates for the rights of
low-income people who have been treated unfairly in public programs.
Consumer Health Law Program (1-800-838-0388)
Free legal assistance, primarily for people in disputes with their private insurance company. A service provided by Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation.
http://www.mainecahc.org/foundation/
consumerhealthlawproject.htm
Other Health Care Resources
The Aroostook County Action Program, Inc. works to enable the people of Aroostook to achieve greater economic independence and dignity, and provides leadership to the community in responding to changing human needs.
http://www.acap-me.org/HEALTH_1st/health_1st.html
CarePartners - This organization has locations throughout Maine and provides access to health care for people with limited incomes.
(877) 883-1797
Catholic Charities Elderly & Disabled Services"We are especially concerned with the needs of lower income adults who are isolated by location or health. We administer programs to help them lead productive lives and maintain contact with the world around them."
http://www.ccmaine.org/info.php?info_id=35
Community Concepts Inc. offers a variety of social services that promote self-sufficiency within the people of the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties of Maine.
http://www.community-concepts.org/counseling/counseling.htm
Community Counseling Center Involves individuals, couples, and families in a process of understanding themselves and each other on issues including interpersonal relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, child abuse, spousal abuse, and teen pregnancy. (Portland)
http://www.commcc.org/index.html
Crisis and Counseling Centers, Inc. - 24-hour mobile, walk-in and residential crisis service and Outpatient mental health, substance abuse and dual-diagnosis counseling service for adults, children, adolescents and families.
1-888-568-1112 (24 hour crisis intervention)
1-800-264-9224 (GEAR Parents Network for parents of special needs children)
Eastern Maine Healthcare - This is a network of healthcare agencies throughout central, eastern, and northern Maine. The site includes a physician finder and an online library of resources related to health concerns.
http://www.emh.org/
Maine Health - MaineHealth is a network of healthcare agencies and hospitals. The site has a directory of the doctors in their network, information about target diseases (diabetes, asthma, etc.), listing of long-term care and home health agencies.
http://www.mainehealth.org/
Maine's Health Care Facilities
http://licert.dhs.state.me.us/pgGenSearch.asp
Penquis Community Action Program was created to bring locally developed solutions to the multifaceted problems faced by the poor.
http://www.penquis.org/
United Way of Mid-Coast Maine - Places to go in Bath - Brunswick Area
http://www.curtislibrary.com/firstcall.htm#healthmisc
Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) is a social service agency that has been providing services for over 35 years to people living in the Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties of the western mountain region of Maine. The majority of our services are designed to assist low to moderate income people.
http://www.wmca.org/
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