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All About Prevention
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www.allaboutprevention.org
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All About Prevention
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Provides free, anonymous rapid oral HIV testing (results in 20 minutes
after a simple oral swab), STD and HEP-C screening for people living in
Kennebec, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo and Knox Counties.
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Suicide Prevention
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http://www.namimaine.org/
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NAMI Maine
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NAMI Maine is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all people who are affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.
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2-1-1 Maine
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www.211maine.org
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211
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United Way of Kennebec Valley
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2-1-1 is a nationally supported social services hot-line supported by the United Ways of Maine. It is a link to all of the services available to the public in a time of need. By calling 2-1-1, you will be connected with an operator who will listen to your situation, ask a few questions and then give you the names and numbers of the agencies that can assist you.
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Student Day of Caring
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www.uwkv.org/DaysofCaring
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626-3400
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United Way of Kennebec Valley
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United Way partners with local businesses and five area High Schools to build and promote the spirit of volunteerism in the next generation of community leaders.
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Kids Club After School Program
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http://www.maineycamp.org/
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377.9686
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Winthrop YMCA
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Provides children in Grades 3-5 a safe and fun place to go after school; includes a healthy snack, time for homework or reading, physical and recreational activities.
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Early Child Care
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www.skcdc.org
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626.3410
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Southern Kennebec Child Development Corp.
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Dedicated to quality early child care and education programs providing comprehensive Head Start, Early Head Start and Child Care programs for children ages six weeks to five years in licensed centers and family child care homes in Southern Kennebec County
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Children’s Discovery Museum
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www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
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622.2209
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Encourages education through play, including role-play, exploration, experimentation and the discovery that learning is fun.
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Early Intervention Services
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www.childrenscenteraugusta.com
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626.3497
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The Children’s Center
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Provides early intervention and family services including developmental, speech, occupational and physical therapies, respite care, therapeutic recreation,parent education, and case management.
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KVYMCA Child Care
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www.kvymca.org
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626.3488
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Kennebec Valley YMCA
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Affordable childcare/pre-school for children 6 weeks to 5 years and after-school childcare for children kindergarten through 6th grade, with fees based on income and need.
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Subsidized Child Care & Summer Recreation Program
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582.8458
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner
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Offers year round childcare for children 6 weeks to 5th grade, a teen center, and youth sports.
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Children & Youth Abuse Prevention
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www.familyviolenceproject.org
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623.8637
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Family Violence Project
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Provides school-based and community prevention education programs in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
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Community Re-Entry & Crisis Prevention
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www.crisisandcounseling.org
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626.3448
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Crisis & Counseling Center
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Assess the needs of individuals who are incarcerated and identified as being most at risk upon reentry and provide them with a discharge plan. Includes 30 days of follow-up.
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Armed Forces Emergency Services
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http://www.southernmaine.redcross.org/
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795.4004
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ARC of Southern Maine-United Valley Services
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A "24/7" communication service to connect military authorities, military personnel, Red Cross workers and local families in need of help. Linking families with their loved ones serving in the military worldwide.
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Disaster & Emergency Services
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www.use.salvationarmy.org/nne
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623.3752
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The Salvation Army
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Provides basic and emergency needs such as food, fuel and utilities, interim shelter,clothing, medicine, transportation, and crisis counseling as needed,as well as support to emergency personnel.
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Red Cross Disaster Services
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http://www.southernmaine.redcross.org/
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795.4004
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ARC of Southern Maine-United Valley Chapter
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Meets immediate needs of individuals and families after a disaster, with food, clothing and shelter. Also provides education in disaster prevention.
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Education & Support Services
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http://www.silentnomore.org/
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377.1010
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Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center
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Free 24-hour confidential support services for victims of sexual abuse, harassment, and other forms of sexual violence. Prevention education in the schools and community.
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Food Bank Services
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622.5225
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Augusta Food Bank
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A program for income eligible people from Augusta and Manchester to receive a supplemental source of food to help meet their nutritional needs.
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Good Works
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www.ginne.org
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626.0170
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Goodwill Industries
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Referral service to help individuals receive the appropriate assistance.
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Halcyon House
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www.yfsinc.org
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626.3478
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Youth & Family Services
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Ten bed emergency shelter for children ages 10-17, to help runaway and homeless youth reunite with families and decide on constructive courses of action.
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Poison Center
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www.nnepc.org
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1.800.222.1222
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Northern New England Poison Ctr.
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24-hour telephone consultation service staffed by professionals who help respond to accidental, occupational and environment exposures to toxic substances.
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Emergency Shelter
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www.mainebreadoflife.org
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626.3434
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Bread of Life Ministries
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Emergency shelter to homeless families and single individuals. Case management including individual counseling around housing and services to help people become self-sufficient.
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Soup Kitchen
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www.mainebreadoflife.org
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626.3434
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Bread of Life Ministries
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Nutritious, varied meal and a warm social environment for people unable to afford or cook meals. A resource for connecting people to other services in the community.
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Red Cross Health & Safety
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www.maineredcross.org
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795.4004
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United Valley Red Cross
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Training in prevention and responding to emergencies. Skill courses in CPR, First Aid, etc.
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Adult Day Health, Overnight Respite and Day Program
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www.mainegeneral.org
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626.1769
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Alzheimer’s Care Center
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Overnight respite and/or adult day services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families,regardless of income level. Transportation to Adult Day Services provided.
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Elder Abuse Law Project
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www.mainelse.org
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621.0087
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Legal Services for the Elderly
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Provides free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over. Specialized services for exploited elderly.
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Faith in Action
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www.rcam.net
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524.5095
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Rural Community Action Ministry
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Provides low cost home repairs and housing rehabilitation accomplished by volunteers in rural communities.
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HealthReach RSVP
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www.mainegeneral.org
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861.3428
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HealthReach
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Helps retired people 55 and older make productive and personally rewarding contributions to their communities through volunteer services with non-profit agencies and organizations.
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Housing Services
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www.rcam.net
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524.5095
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Rural Community Action Ministry
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Provides low cost home repairs and housing rehabilitation accomplished by volunteers in rural communities.
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Independent Support Services
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www.ccmaine.org
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621.8520
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Catholic Charities of Maine
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Catholic Charities' Maine Home & Family Services provides homemaking services to assist elders and persons with disability to live in their own homes.
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Meals on Wheels
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www.spectrumgenerations.org
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623.0764
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Spectrum Generations
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A hot, nutritious meal, five days a week, to homebound seniors and persons with disabilities. Drivers provide a friendly, daily security check for meal recipients.
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Baby Think It Over
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www.kvcap.org
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859.1577
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Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
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Provides a simulated “real-life” opportunity for adolescents and potential caregivers to become aware of the demands of the 24 hour a day commitment to parenting an infant.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
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www.heroeswanted.org
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626.3408
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley
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Youth mentoring programs matching volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) in professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.
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Boy Scouts: Pine Tree Council
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www.pinetreebsa.org
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797.5252
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Character development, citizenship training, physical fitness for boys 7-18. The Explorer Program for ages 14-20.
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Teem Pregnancy Prevention Program
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www.mainefamilyplanning.org
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622.7524
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Augusta Family Planning
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Works with school personnel and parents to provide age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education, encourages youth to adopt healthy behaviors and reduce pregnancy.
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Girl Scouts of Maine
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772.1177
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Development,career exploration, team building, leadership skills, community service for girls 5-17.
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Youth and Family Program
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www.maineycamp.org
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Winthrop Area YMCA
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Dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind and body through programs that promote good health, strong families, and stronger community. With programs that range from youth sports to adult activities, teen leadership programs to family fun.
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Youth and Teen Services
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www.kvymca.org
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626.3488
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Kennebec Valley YMCA
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Structured recreation and health-related programs that foster social development in youth and their families. An atmosphere of welcome for youth to socialize in a comfortable, safe and caring setting.
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Youth & Teen Mentoring
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www.augustaclubforteens.com
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622.0452
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Augusta Boys & Girls Club
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Youth and adults working together to nurture area teenagers and support their futures. Promotes the five Resources for each child: A Caring Adult, Safe Places, Marketable Skills, Healthy Starts, and Opportunities to Give Back to the Community.
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Family Behavioral Health & Visitation
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www.kbhmaine.org
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873.2136
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Kennebec Behavioral Health
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Fosters family reintegration by helping children maintain contact with their biological parents and helps improve parenting skills to benefit children's emotional adjustment.
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Outpatient Counseling
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www.mainegeneral.org
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621.3751
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MaineGeneral
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Offers assessment and counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups for all ages in the areas of substance use/abuse, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
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Personal Social Awareness
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622.5446
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Families Matter Program
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Activities for mentally challenged individuals who would otherwise have little or no interaction with society outside of their homes. Includes horseback riding, swimming, and camp registrations.
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Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse Programs
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www.kbhmaine.org
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873.2136
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Kennebec Behavioral Health
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Helps people with mental illness and substance abuse issues toward optimal health, personal satisfaction, and emotional, intellectual, physical, social and occupational balance.
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LINC Social Club
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www.mocomaine.com
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626.3465
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Motivational Services
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Provides people with severe and prolonged mental illness social and rehabilitational activities, the basic needs for life stability, and emergency assistance.
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Community Literacy Project
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www.lva-augusta.org
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626.3440
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Literacy Volunteers
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The community service agency in the greater Augusta area providing volunteer, one-on-one tutor support for adults to achieve and improve basic reading skills. The community service agency in the greater Augusta area providing volunteer, one-on-one tutor support for adults.
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Workforce Solutions
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www.goodwill.org
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626.0170
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Goodwill Professional Services
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Provides the resources, skills and training to help people overcome the barriers to achieving and retaining employment. Promotes self-sufficiency and economic stability.
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Community Dental Health
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www.dentistin.us/profile/kennebec-valley-dental-coalition-inc
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872.8891
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Kennebec Valley Dental Center
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Offers sliding fee program when funding is available, also accept MaineCare children for routine care, and MaineCare adults for emergency care.
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Greiving Children & Teens
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www.mainegeneral.org/body.cfm?id=445
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626.1779
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HealthReach Hospice
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Provides a "safe place" for children, teens and their caregivers to express their feelings about the death of a significant person in their lives and to learn coping skills which they can use throughout life.
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Horizon Program HIV and Case Management
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http://www.atdn.org/access/states/me/othercare.html
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621.5376
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Horizon Program
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The Horizon Program’s mission is to provide quality, compassionate medical and social services to all identified HIV+ individuals in Central Maine.
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Hospice Support Program
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mainegeneral.org/body.cfm?id=445
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626.1779
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HealthReach Hospice and Volunteers of Kennebec Valley
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Volunteer support brings comfort, caring and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. Trained volunteers provide practical support and emotional support.
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HealthReach WIC
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www.mainegeneral.org/body.cfm?id=119
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621.6202
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HealthReach
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HealthReach WIC provides nutrition counseling and supplemental foods to income-eligible pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women, and children from birth to 5 years.
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Transportation Program
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www.kvcap.org
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859.1577
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Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
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A community based transportation system that locally responds to the needs of individuals who do not have the resources to transport themselves.
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