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Sanford School Department

Website: https://www.sanford.org/
Location: Sanford,
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Description: The Sanford Schools Outreach Team works with school Student Assistance Teams and the School Resource Coordinator to provide both home and community-based support for students who are having difficulty succeeding in school by adding services and supports to the whole family system and helping both the student and the family feel more connected to their school, neighborhood and community. UNE student learning opportunities include: case management; program development; program evaluation; advocacy; community organizing; grant-writing; assessments; community education; individual counseling; case documentation; milieu management; family work; conflict resolution; legislative advocacy; group work.
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Sanford School Department

Website: https://www.sanford.org/
Location: Sanford,
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Sanford Vet Center

Website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/facility/vc_0130V
Location: Springvale,
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Description: Community based mental health clinic. Consists of 3 clinical staff, an office manager and receptionist. We provide individual, group and family therapy to combat veterans coping with readjustment issues. We also provide therapy to men and women who have experienced sexual trauma while on active duty.
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Scarborough Public Schools – Eight Corners Elementary

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/scarboroughschools.org/primary/eight-corners
Location: Scarborough,
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Description: Public elementary school that has grades K-2. Serving around 300 students, it is one of the three elementary schools in Scarborough and the most economically diverse.
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Scarborough Public Schools – Wentworth Intermediate School

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/scarboroughschools.org/wentworth/
Location: Scarborough,
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Description: Public Intermediate School for grades 3-5. Provide therapeutic atmosphere and activities for individual students or small groups in order for them to be able to access their academic program. Consult with families and staff (teachers, support staff, administration) develop and implement goals for students receiving academic support. Maintain data regarding goals. Participate in project learning team. Write reports regarding student progress, update progress reports for quarterly report cards. Crisis support/intervention (as needed). Implement Social Thinking Curriculum (Michelle Garcia Winner). Provide support to teachers and other staff. Liaison with community agencies; make referrals. Participate in IEP, MDT, Students of Concern, Sp. Ed; District Social Work and supervision with psychologist, meetings. Attend parent conferences when indicated. Write behavior plans and do classroom observations when requested. Student learning opportunities: Case management, program development, advocacy, assessments, individual counseling, case documentation, conflict resolution, group work.
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Seedlings to Sunflowers Non-profit Child Care and Family Center

Website: http://seedlingstosunflowers.org/
Location: Gorham,
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Description: Non-profit Childcare and family center seeing a diverse group of children from ages 10 wks. – 10 years old. We will focus on an experiential learning model at all ages and stages of development. Through the use of arts, crafts, music, movement, reading, writing, dance, nutrition and culinary activities we prepare our students for the next social, emotional and educational milestone to include kindergarten readiness. A core component to our curriculum will be a garden- to-table program, which will highlight the benefits of healthy nutrition and its effect on a child’s capacity to learn.
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Seniors Plus

Website: https://www.seniorsplus.org/
Location: Lewiston,
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Description: SeniorsPlus provides an array of evidence- and community-based services. We provide information and referral, caregiver support, caregiver training, support groups, falls prevention workshops, chronic disease self-management workshops, meals on wheels, options counseling, Medicare counseling, social dining, bill paying services.
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SequelCare of Maine

Location: Yarmouth,
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Seventy Five State Street

Website: https://75state.org/
Location: Portland,
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Description: Seventy Five State Street is an independent & assisted living community for seniors. It is a non-profit organization since 1874, providing housing and services to a diverse population of elders. Services include medical oversight, transportation, activities, meals and personal care and support. Student learning opportunities include: case management (independent living), advocacy, assessments, case documentation, family work, group work.
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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services

Website: http://www.sapars.org/sexual-assault-response-teamsart.html
Location: Auburn,
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Description: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services works to prevent and eliminate sexual violence and promote healing and empowerment for people of all genders and ages who are affected by rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, stalking and sexual harassment. Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford County Locations.
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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services

Website: http://sapars.org/
Location: South Paris,
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Description: Nonprofit organization serving the population of Oxford County and the town of Harrison and Bridgton, providing crisis and support services to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones through crisis and recovery. SAPARS also provides sexual assault awareness, risk reduction and prevention presentations to schools (pre-K to 12th grade) and community organizations and a help line. SAPARS promotes healing and empowerment for people of all genders and ages who are affected by rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, social exploitation, stalking and sexual harassment. Student learning opportunities include: case management, advocacy, community organizing, grant-writing, community education, and group work.
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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM)

Website: https://www.sarssm.org/
Location: Portland,
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Description: Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine provides free services in York and Cumberland counties to anyone affected by sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual abuse, through prevention programs, support, education, and advocacy. SARSSM’s also offers school education program works with students and teachers (K-College) to prevent and respond to sexual violence. Additional Site in Sanford.
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Shalom House

Website: https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/
Location: Portland,
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Description: Shalom House helps hundreds of people with serious mental illness each year by providing an array of community-based mental health services and a choice of affordable quality housing where people can escape the stress of homelessness, hunger, and isolation. Serving male and female clients aged 18+ who have a mental health diagnosis and sometimes substance abuse. Student Learning Opportunities: Case management, program evaluation, advocacy, assessments, community education, individual counseling, case documentation, milieu management, family work, conflict resolution, group work.
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Sierra Club of Maine Climate Action Team

Website: https://www.sierraclub.org/maine/maine-climate-action-teams
Location: Portland,
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Description: Sierra Club Maine created the Climate Action Teams to address local initiatives in providing solutions to climate change. It is the mission of the Climate Action Team Program to help communities across Maine reduce their use of fossil fuels, thus reducing the amount of greenhouse gases going into our atmosphere. Learning opportunities: Program development, Program evaluation, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Legislative Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, Group work. Student needs a vehicle, mileage reimbursable. Additional Sites in several Maine towns.
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SMART Child and Family Services

Website: http://www.smartcfs.org/
Location: Winham,
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Description: Targeted Case Management, Treatment Foster Care, Home and Community Based Treatment, Outpatient mental health, Substance abuse programs. SMART works with adults, children, families and couples. Student learning opportunities: case management, program development, program evaluation, advocacy, assessments, community education, individual counseling, case documentation, family work, conflict resolution, group work.
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Somerset County Department of Social Services

Website: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/somerset-county/
Location: Princess Ann,
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Description: The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, serving over one million people annually. The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.
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South Portland Housing Authority

Website: http://www.spha.net/
Location: South Portland,
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Description: SPHA provides housing for approximately 800 residents. Approximately 60% of those residents elderly, age 65 or older, many are handicapped or disabled and some are section 8 housing for individuals and families needing housing assistance until they are ready to live independently.
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South Portland School Department – Mahoney Middle School

Website: http://mahoney.spsd.org/
Location: South Portland,
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Description: South Portland Public School servings grades 6-8. Approximately 300 students.
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