ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY RESOURCES

Lewiston/Auburn Resources

 

NorthEast Residential Services - Provides personalized in-home care for adults with disabilities in Lewiston (and Auburn), aiming to enhance quality of life through thoughtfully tailored support plans. They work closely with individuals, guardians, case managers, and other providers to develop comprehensive care strategies. Services include daily living assistance, adaptive equipment, specialized day programs, and therapies designed to foster independence and dignity within a community setting. Their approach emphasizes safe, respectful environments and community integration. Eligibility requires an intellectual disability diagnosis and intake through Maine’s DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services.

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AZEL Residential Care LLC - Located at 500 Canal Street in Lewiston, AZEL Residential Care LLC delivers home- and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their person-centered approach includes initial assessments, behavior plans, ongoing training, and periodic re-evaluation to ensure supports evolve with each individual’s needs. AZEL emphasizes promoting independence, wellness, and long-term development in a respectful and nurturing environment.

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Dirigo Support Professionals - Specializes in empowering adults with intellectual disabilities or autism across Lewiston and Androscoggin County. Their broad offerings include in-home supports for daily living skills (like grooming, budgeting, meal prep), social and interpersonal development, community engagement, safety training, transportation skills, and pathways to integrated employment. Their services are personalized, respect autonomy, and support independence at every level. They serve individuals eligible through Maine’s OADS (including those on Section 21/29 waivers) and operate from their Lewiston office at Lisbon Street.

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Minds For Health - Primarily serves children and youth up to age 21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health needs. Their offerings include targeted case management, community integration services, rehabilitative community support, and outpatient counseling. These services are provided in-home or within the community and are designed to foster cognitive, social, and functional development, all within a framework of respect, integrity, compassion, and collaboration. They work in partnership with Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services as well.

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Living Innovations - Offers services for both children and adults with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges in the greater Lewiston–Auburn area. They deliver home and community support, including organizing living arrangements through host families, roommates, or companions, and providing respite services to give caregivers a break. Their flexible, person-specific approach adapts to individual needs and is supported through the Maine Department of Behavioral & Developmental Services.

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Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired - The Maine DBVI, with an office in Lewiston, offers comprehensive services to people of all ages with severe visual impairments. Their services include individual counseling, vocational assessment and job placement, orientation and mobility training, independent living services, and issuance of ID cards. All services are provided at no charge, though there may be a small fee for ID cards. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with accommodations available as needed.

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Spurwink (Androscoggin County Residential Services) - Provides residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through group homes and shared living arrangements. In Androscoggin County, they operate group homes staffed by therapeutic couples who often reside long-term with residents—providing consistency and stability. They also run a 12-bed intermediate care/nursing facility in Lewiston for those needing more intensive support, along with a facility in Parsonsfield. Their services cover daily living tasks like cooking, shopping, and household routines, all focused on fostering comfortable, structured environments that support residents’ growth.

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SeniorsPlus (Western Maine, including Lewiston–Auburn) - SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Western Maine (including Androscoggin County), serves older adults and adults with disabilities. While not Lewiston-specific, their services are highly relevant—providing care coordination, referrals, education programs, fiscal intermediary services (helping clients hire caregivers, including family members), nutrition support (Meals on Wheels, social dining), and specialized services like home modifications, assistive technology, respite care, and emergency response systems. Their mission supports informed, independent, and enriched living.

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Spectrum Generations (Central Maine ADRC, serving Lewiston–Auburn) - Central Maine’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center. For older adults and those with disabilities, they offer health promotion, nutrition, lifelong learning, community engagement, caregiving support, personal services, and case management. They also provide services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including community case management and support to help individuals engage meaningfully in their community.