Maine People’s Alliance
Website: https://www.mainepeoplesalliance.org/Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: A statewide non-profit organization actively lobbying for a variety of issues affecting Maine residents, especially low and moderate income residents. Students have opportunities to work on projects regarding health care, the environment and the legislature. These projects involve grass-roots organizing and public education. There are also opportunities to do research resulting in publications such as the Citizen's Guide to the Maine State Legislature. Additional Office in Lewiston and Bangor.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health
Maine People’s Alliance
Website: https://www.mainepeoplesalliance.org/Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Policy/Advocacy
Maine Pretrial Services
Website: http://mainepretrial.org/programs.aspLocation: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Maine Pretrial Services, Inc. (MPS), is a private non-profit agency committed to providing pretrial services, post conviction alternatives, and diversion options throughout the State of Maine. Originally known as the Bail Project, MPS has been in existence for more than thirty-five years.
MPS currently provides pre-arraignment screening and risk assessment, release and supervision, Title 30-A home release programming, reentry planning and community supervision, and case management to all Maine problem solving courts (Adult Drug Treatment Courts, Co-Occurring Disorders and Veterans' Courts, and Family Treatment Drug Courts).
This placement is best for generalist year students. Multiple locations throughout the State of Maine.
Placement Type:
Maine Special Education/Mental Health Collaborative
Website: http://www.collaborativeschool.org/Location: New Gloucester, Maine
Country: United States
Description: An Attachment, Trauma & ASD Informed Treatment Setting
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Child Services, Family Services, Schools
Maine State Police, Troop F
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/find-local-troop/troop-fLocation: Houlton, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Troop F is responsible for police coverage for all of Aroostook County and the northern parts of Penobscot, Piscataquis and Somerset Counties. Aroostook has 9,128 square miles. Aroostook has almost 3,000 miles of public roads and another 5,000 miles of logging roads. The wide-open spaces of farmland along Route 1 make traveling treacherous in winter. Traveling is also treacherous on Rt. 11 because of the logging traffic and the high amount of moose accidents. Aroostook has a population of 72,000 people who are mostly involved in the farming/logging industry. Troop F also has 49 miles of interstate and aircraft details help reduce the amount of speeders. The Troop has 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 18 Troopers and one Secretary. The Barracks in Houlton is also a Regional Communications Center for the County with 9 Public Safety Dispatchers and 1 Supervisor, and we also staff 1 mechanic with a two-bay garage.
Troopers are also assigned to numerous specialty units in addition to their patrol functions. Troop F has personnel assigned to the Bomb Team, Dive Team, K-9 Team, Evidence Response Team and as Drug Recognition Experts. Members of these teams assist state, county and municipal police agencies with their expertise in their given specialties. We also have Troopers who are certified instructors in Firearms and EVOC through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Whether it is conducting a burglary investigation, or traffic enforcement, responding to a domestic violence complaint or speaking to a community group, the Troopers of Troop F strive, always, to provide the highest and most professional level of service possible in keeping with the core values of the Maine State Police.
Placement Type: Forensic/Criminal Justice, Government City/State
Maine State Prison
Website: https://www.maine.gov/corrections/adultfacilities/prison.shtmlLocation: Warren, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Maine State Prison includes high maximum, maximum and minimum security facilities. The maximum security facility houses 450 inmates from all over Maine. Nearby Bolduc Correctional facility with 170 inmates and Maine Correctional Institute with 90 high maximum security inmates. There is a newly developed health stabilization unit for inmates with major mental illnesses). Work with inmates range from serious mental illness to pre-release work with those preparing to return to society. Anxiety about release, adjustment counseling, parenting groups, substance abuse, sex offender work and smoking cessation groups are some possible opportunities.
Placement Type: Adult Services, Behavioral Health, Forensic/Criminal Justice, Policy/Advocacy
Maine Veterans Affairs – Togus
Website: https://www.va.gov/maine-health-care/locations/togus-va-medical-center/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Veterans
Maine Veterans’ Homes
Website: https://mainevets.org/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Aging, Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Hospice, Residential Care, Veterans
Maine Veterans’ Homes
Website: https://mainevets.org/Location: Bangor, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Residential Care, Substance Abuse, Veterans
Maine Veterans’ Homes
Website: https://mainevets.org/locations/scarborough/Location: Scarborough, Maine
Country: United States
Description: The Maine Veteran's Home is a public not for profit organization created by the Maine Legislature in July 1977. Provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing, long term care, residential care, dementia and end of life care to veterans and their families. Serves a primarily male population. Interns work as part of an interdisciplinary term providing case management, admissions and discharge planning and family support. Augusta, Bangor, South Paris (additional locations).
Placement Type: Adult Services, Aging, Behavioral Health, Health/Medical, Residential Care, Veterans
Maine Veterans’ Homes
Website: https://mainevets.org/locations/south-paris/Location: South Paris, Maine
Country:
Description: The Maine Veteran's Home is a public not for profit organization created by the Maine Legislature in July 1977. Provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing, long term care, residential care, dementia and end of life care to veterans and their families. Serves a primarily male population. Interns work as part of an interdisciplinary term providing case management, admissions and discharge planning and family support. Additional Locations in Augusta, Bangor, and Scarborough.
Placement Type: Adult Services, Aging, Behavioral Health, Health/Medical, Residential Care, Veterans
Maine Vocational & Rehabilitation Associates
Website: http://www.mainevocandrehab.com/index.htmlLocation: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Disabilities, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy, Residential Services
Maine Women’s Lobby
Website: https://mainewomen.org/mwl/Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Women's Services
Maine Youth Court
Location: Portland, MaineCountry:
Description: The Maine Youth Court is a system that allows young people who have violated the law or school rules to be held accountable by their peers. In Youth Court, student volunteers are highly trained and supported to act as advocates and judges.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Forensic/Criminal Justice, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Youth Advocacy
MaineHealth CarePartners
Website: https://mainehealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/carepartnersLocation: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Program provides access to care programs for low income uninsured adults. They are looking for students who would like this work with consumers helping them navigate the new health insurance market places and to do some marketing and outreach. Program's mission is to increase access to healthcare and existing community resources for uninsured adults. Learning opportunities include: case management, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, grant writing, community education, and legislative advocacy. Additional Offices in: Belfast, Damariscotta, Augusta, Waterville, Norway, Portland and Biddeford.
Placement Type: Case Management, Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy
MaineHealth- Spring Harbor
Website: https://www.mainehealth.org/Spring-Harbor-HospitalLocation: Westbrook, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health In Patient
Mainely Kidz and the Saco MOG
Website: http://www.mainelykidzpt.com/Location: Saco, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Mainely Kidz is an interdisciplinary clinic providing Physical therapy, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy to children and teens with developmental disabilities, sports injuries, feeding concerns, sensory issues, infant development and more. The SacoMOG is a fitness facility connected to Mainely Kidz that provides fitness services for children, teenagers and adults. Student learning opportunities include program development, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, assessments, community education, individual counseling, case documentation, family work, conflict resolution.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Child Services, Developmental Disabilities, Family Services, Health/Medical
Mary Hurd Academy
Website: https://www.msad60.org/Location: North Berwick, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Child Services, Family Services
MAS Community Health
Website: https://mascommunityhealth.com/Location: Bangor, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Our Vision: MAS Maine Community Health envisions a statewide presence focused on helping individuals and families build natural supports to enhance their quality of life. We provide innovative therapies and exceptional service by listening and adapting to the needs we see in the communities we proudly service. MAS Maine Community Health provides a full range of its services in the community, in client homes, at schools, and at any of the MAS Maine office locations.
Placement Type: Adult Services, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Child Services
MDI Hospital Behavioral Health Center
Website: https://www.mdihospital.org/health-centers/mdi-behavioral-health-center/Location: Bar Harbor, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health
Mid Coast Hospital – Addiction Resource Center
Website: https://www.midcoasthealth.com/addiction/Location: Brunswick, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Family Services, Health/Medical, Substance Abuse
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Website: https://www.mchpp.org/Location: Brunswick, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Family Services, Policy/Advocacy
Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition
Website: https://midcoastrecovery.orgLocation: Rockland, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Adult Services, Behavioral Health, Family Services, Residential Services, Substance Abuse
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter
Website: http://shelterme.org/Location: Waterville, Maine
Country: United States
Description: The Greater Waterville Interfaith Council of Churches founded the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter (MMHS) and opened for services on November 26, 1990. In 2019 we changed our name to Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services to reflect all the progressive work of the shelter. Our mission is to provide safe shelter, food, support services, and an avenue to self-sufficiency for homeless adults in our community. Ending homelessness one person, one child, one family at a time.
We envision a community where homelessness is rare, brief, and a one-time event. Our mission is to provide support to people experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, food, and services to low-income and vulnerable members of the Mid-Maine community.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Food Assistance, Homelessness/Housing