Maine Behavioral Healthcare – Elderworks Program
Website: https://mainehealth.org/maine-behavioral-healthcare/services/counseling-therapy-services-adult-child/elder-day-supportLocation: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: The Elderworks program in Portland offers individualized treatment within a supportive and therapeutic group environment. Adults 50 years or older with long-term mental health needs. The Elderworks program: Promotes a supportive community, encouraging engagement in healthy behavior, emotional awareness, improved life skills, and self-care. Helps individuals maintain their ability to live as independently as possible, and provides increased socialization and management of health conditions by offering wellness activities and programming focused on overall well-being.
Placement Type: Adult Services, Aging, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Health/Medical
Maine Boys to Men
Website: http://www.maineboystomen.org/Location: Falmouth, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Maine Boys to Men delivers its eight year old evidence based Reducing Sexism and Violence Program (RSVP) to high school students across the state. RSVP is a high school youth driven program which empowers diverse student leaders to play a central role in reducing dating abuse, sexual assault, harassment, and interpersonal violence. In addition to gaining greater awareness, students learn specific bystander intervention techniques which allow them to safely intervene in potentially harmful situations. RSVP is delivered to a group of 30-40 male and female students during a series of four (3 hour) modules. Two faculty facilitators, one male and one female, also participate to support students during and after the training. Serves 14-18 year old high school students in Maine. Student learning opportunities: Program development, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, grant-writing, assessments, community education, group work.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Schools, Youth Advocacy
Maine Boys to Men
Website: https://maineboystomen.org/Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Adult Services, Child Services
Maine Center for Economic Policy
Website: https://www.mecep.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Community Planning/Development, Family Services, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy
Maine Chapter NASW
Website: http://www.naswmaine.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy
Maine Children’s Alliance
Website: https://mainechildrensalliance.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Child Care/Early Intervention, Child Services, Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy
Maine Children’s Home
Website: https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Child Services, Child Welfare/Adoption/Foster Care, Family Services
Maine Children’s Home
Website: https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/about-mchLocation: Waterville, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Maine Children’s Home (MCH) is a 501(c)(3) organization that builds and strengthens families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life.
Founded in 1899, the Waterville-based organization has evolved with the changing needs of families and children. MCH supports individuals and families of all ages throughout the state of Maine through four core programs that provide essential items during the winter-holiday months, young-parent support, mental health counseling, and adoption.
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Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers
Website: https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/Location: Waterville, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Serve children and families - Provide: Teen Parent School Program; Child Care Adoption; Christmas Program, Summer Camp. Practice Models/approaches used: group, individual, family, play therapy, art therapy.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Child Services, Family Services
Maine College of Art (MECA)
Website: https://www.meca.edu/Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
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Maine College of Art Counseling and Wellness
Website: https://www.meca.edu/student-life/counseling-wellness/Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Colleges/Universities
Maine Correctional Center / Women’s Reentry Center (Corrct Care Solutions, LCC)
Website: https://www.maine.gov/corrections/adultfacilities/womens.shtmlLocation: Windham, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Forensic/Criminal Justice, Women's Services
Maine Department of Corrections – Office of Victim Services
Website: https://www.maine.gov/corrections/VictimServices/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Family Services, Forensic/Criminal Justice, Policy/Advocacy
Maine Development Foundation (MDF)
Website: https://mdf.org/Location: Hallowell, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Philosophy & Programs
Trusted research. Leadership development. Creative partnerships.
MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities though trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.
Trusted Research
MDF knows the power of data, the strength of research and how unbiased information can inform the future. Our multi-sector, non-partisan methods of collecting data, testing its validity with our cross-sector partners, and sharing it widely across our network is why we are one of the most trusted source of economic data in Maine.
Leadership Development
MDF understands the importance of leadership in sustainable economic growth. Our leadership development programs provide training and experiential learning opportunities to ensure decision makers of every type and from every sector have access to the training and resources they need to be effective catalysts and conveners in their businesses and communities.
Creative Partnerships
MDF is here to connect you with the people, research, and resources you need to solve problems and implement innovative approaches that make visions of a more vibrant community the reality. We are facilitators who help lead broad coalitions achieve economic development, community revitalization and build the workforce Maine will need far into the future.
Placement Type: Administration, Adult Services, Community Planning/Development, Other, Planning/Project Management, Resources
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
Website: https://www.maineddc.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Developmental Disabilities, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
Website: https://www.maineddc.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Developmental Disabilities, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy
Maine General Hospice
Website: https://www.mainegeneral.org/medical-services/home-care-hospice/hospice/Location: Waterville, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Hospice
Maine General Hospital
Website: https://www.mainegeneral.org/Pages/Care-and-Services-A-Z/Behavioral-Health-Services.aspxLocation: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical
Maine General Hospital – Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC)
Website: https://www.mainegeneral.org/Pages/Care-and-Services-A-Z/Cancer-Care.aspxLocation: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Public Health
Maine General Medical Center – Edmund Erving Pediatric Center
Website: https://www.mainegeneral.org/medical-services/childrens-behavioral-health-services/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Specialized services for evaluating and treating children with developmental and behavioral problems.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Family Services, Health/Medical
Maine General Rehab & NC
Website: https://www.mainegeneral.org/medical-services/rehabilitation-services/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Rehabilitation and dementia nursing home.
Placement Type: Aging, Behavioral Health, Death and Dying, Disabilities, Family Services, Health/Medical, Hospice, Residential Care
Maine Health Access to Care
Website: https://www.mainehealth.org/healthy-communities/access-careLocation: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Multiple Opportunities for BSW/Generalist MSW Students and 1 Opportunity for Specialization Year MSW Students
Can accommodate Traditional, BLOCK, and SOS model practicums at Spring, Summer, or Fall start dates
BSW/Generalist Year Opportunities
Portland locations (22 Bramhall Street and 241 Oxford Street) - primarily supports non-english speaking, new Mainers who are walk ins or "warm hand offs" from outpatient clinics. Students provide case management services including triaging and assessing needs related to basic and healthcare needs, providing general emotional and supportive care, and making resource referrals.
Portland 241 Oxford Street location only - option to provide primarily telephonic health coverage support.
Additional option to carry a caseload and provide case management support to walk-ins (primarily New Mainers) needing assistance with basic needs (clothing, food, transportation and healthcare). This support includes assessing needs, providing general emotional support, and making resource referrals.
Oncology Practices - student works within medical setting to assist patients with gaining access to medication, assisting with applications for co-pay foundations, and referring to other relevant resources.
Biddeford location - student has the opportunity to provide case management services primarily to asylum seekers. Opportunities to collaborate, interact with, and advocate for patient needs for the legal, education, housing, and medical systems
Specialization / 2nd Year MSW Opportunities
Multiple Locations in Greater Portland Area - students work with a diverse population of under resources clients to provide on-going counseling and case management services. Opportunity to work with individuals and families.
Placement Type: Adult Services, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Out Patient, BSW, Case Management, Family Services, Food Assistance, Health/Medical, Immigration/Refugee
Maine Health Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
Website: https://www.mainehealth.org/maine-medical-center/services/geriatric-care/inpatient-servicesLocation: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: HELP is an innovative model of hospital care designed to prevent delirium and functional decline in hospitalized older adults. HELP uses interdisciplinary staff and targeted intervention protocols to improve patients' outcomes and provide cost-effective care.
Placement Type: Aging, Health/Medical
Maine Hospice Council & Center for End-Life-Care
Website: http://mainehospicecouncil.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Aging, Behavioral Health, Death and Dying, Disabilities, Family Services, Health/Medical, Hospice, Policy/Advocacy