Start hereOfficial
Area Agencies on Aging (ADRC line)
Front door for aging/disability supports and local navigation across Maine.
Maine
Maine resources for caregivers
Key Maine entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite
Care partner supports (including respite) are often coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
MaineCare (Medicaid) — Office of MaineCare Services
Starting point for MaineCare coverage, member resources, and how to apply.
Self-directedOfficial
Home care & consumer-directed attendant services
Consumer-directed options may be available within home care services (verify program specifics).
Job supportOfficial
Paid family & medical leave (PFML)
Maine has a state Paid Family & Medical Leave program. Check the official program site for timelines and rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults.
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Help with complaints and resident rights in long-term care settings.
Benefits portalOfficial
My Maine Connection
Online benefits portal used for multiple programs (including MaineCare applications).