What are the Martha's Cottage eligibility requirements?

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• Our services are designed for clients 60 or older.

• Our services are provided at no cost.

• Our housing locations are confidential to ensure residents' safety.

• Our housing is not emergency shelter; we are not equipped to house people in emergency situations.

• An individual must be able to live independently to reside at one of our cottages.

• Our cottages are not staffed.

• We work with clients of any gender, but will not house different genders together in the same cottage.

• 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:

 

• Case management

• Safety planning

• Financial planning assistance

• Resource connection and referrals

• Legal advocacy and referrals

• 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)

• To find an emergency shelter nearest you, please visit the Maine State Housing Authority website here.

• If an older adult is experiencing sexual assault, you may call the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 1-800-871-7741.

• 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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