Martha's Cottage Program
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Martha's Cottage eligibility requirements?
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Our services are designed for clients 60 or older.
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Our services are provided at no cost.
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Our housing locations are confidential to ensure residents' safety.
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Our housing is not emergency shelter; we are not equipped to house people in emergency situations.
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An individual must be able to live independently to reside at one of our cottages.
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Our cottages are not staffed.
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We work with clients of any gender, but will not house different genders together in the same cottage.
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We serve all Maine residents.
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How are people referred to Martha's Cottage?
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We accept referrals from a variety of sources, including social service providers, medical providers, faith communities, law enforcement, Maine Adult Protective Services, and family members. Individuals may self-refer.
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Through our intake process, our staff review each individual's situation and assess whether our program will meet his or her needs.
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To learn more about our Martha's Cottage Program, or to make a referral, please contact us Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM at 207/805-3708, or info@eaime.org.
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What services are provided to Martha's Cottage clients?
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Our trained staff can provide the following services to our Martha's Cottage clients:
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Case management
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Safety planning
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Financial planning assistance
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Resource connection and referrals
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Legal advocacy and referrals
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Housing advocacy
I need to find shelter for a client right away. Is Martha's Cottage an option?
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Our housing is not emergency shelter. We are not equipped to house people in emergency situations. If someone is in imminent danger, call 911.
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For emergency shelter for someone fleeing abuse, you may call the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence at 1-866-834-HELP (4357)
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To find an emergency shelter nearest you, please visit the Maine State Housing Authority website here.
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If an older adult is experiencing sexual assault, you may call the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 1-800-871-7741.
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If you are unsure whether you need to report a potential abuse case to Maine Adult Protective Services, you may call our A Helping Voice line, Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM at 805-5555 and someone will help you assess the risk.
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Where are your Cottages located?
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Our Cottage locations are confidential to protect the safety and privacy of our residents. We have several locations and provide housing for clients from anywhere in Maine.
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