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Resource contact:
Donna Austin
"I will do my best to help anyone try to locate resources for compulsive hoarding situations in Maine if I can."
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Trying to start a support group or community resource for Hoarding in your area?
Our pages get a lot of visitors, why not announce it here and let others in your state know?
Adult Protective Services, State laws & Statewide Resources
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National Center on Elder Abuse, by state
Additional/related:
Reporting elder abuse/self-neglect
How APS works
2-1-1 Maine - or call(877) 463-6207, where you can find information on social service provided throughout the state.
To report abuse, neglect or exploitation in a facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, call:
Statewide toll-free 1-800-383-2441 TTY 800-606-0215
What Are Adult Protective Services?
Adult Protective Services is a program within the Office of Elder Services. The Office is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Its purpose is to provide and arrange for services to protect adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation. If the person has mental retardation, services are provided by the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services. If the person has mental retardation, services are provided by the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services.
Who Is Required To Report?:
Maine law states that certain people must report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult if they believe the adult is incapacitated or dependent.
Persons convicted of failing to report may be fined up to $500. If the person is a professional, the court or the Department also will report to that person’s licensing board or accrediting unit.
Individuals Who Must Report:
| Ambulance Attendant |
Occupational Therapist |
| Certified Nursing Assistant |
Pharmacist |
| Chiropractor |
Physical Therapist |
| Clergy Physician (M.D. and D.O.) |
Dentist Physician’s Assistant |
| Emergency Medical Technician |
Podiatrist |
| Emergency Room Personnel |
Psychologist |
| Humane Agent |
Registered Nurse |
| Law Enforcement |
Official Social Worker |
| Licensed Practical Nurse |
Speech Therapist |
| Medical Examiner |
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel*
*(includes Personal Care Assistant/PCA) |
| Medical Intern |
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| Mental Health Professional |
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Other Individuals:
Any person who has assumed full, intermittent or occasional responsibility for the care or custody of an incapacitated or dependent adult, whether or not the person receives compensation; or
Any person affiliated with a church or religious institution who serves in an administrative capacity or has otherwise assumed a position of trust or responsibility to the members of that church or religious institution, while acting in that capacity, whether or not the person receives compensation
Optional Reporting:
Anyone may report suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a person who is incapacitated or dependent. Making a report is a first step toward providing protection for the adult.
Immunity
Anyone who makes a report in good faith is protected under the law if someone files a suit in a civil court.Confidentiality
Adult Protective Services maintains confidentiality of reporters except in very limited circumstances.
What Can Adult Protective Services Staff Do?
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- Arrange services to help make adults safe.
- Arrange services to allow adults the most personal freedom possible.
- Seek guardianship and/or conservatorship of adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves and who have no family or friend able to make these decisions for them.
source of above info.
Maine Q & A's on Guardianship, Conservatorship and more. |
Animal Hoarding
Animal Hoarding:What caseworkers need to know
Animal Hoarding News Only
The Hoarding of Animals
Research Consortium
News from HARC
Humane Society of United States
Animal Sheltering
Interventions
Public Policy
Resource Manual
More News
New Report
More Animal Hoarding articles
Fact Sheet from wildlifeprotection.net |
Animal Hoarding Crisis Intervention
The Tufts University Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium (HARC) at is compiling a list of people who specialize in animal hoarding crisis intervention. One counselor available at present (See below).
Fee-for-Service Consultations- Long distance telephone consultation services provided (or available) for out-of-state clients or organizations. References are available upon request. For further information and costs of service, contact Ms. Nathanson directly. Email: jnncnslt@aol.com or Telephone: (617) 325-4828 |
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Amdecon
Discreet Cleaning Services
From their site:
Founded in 1999, Amdecon has helped thousands of families, business owners, and property owners deal with the tragic aftermath left behind at the scene of a suicide, homicide, hoarders, biological hazard or human decomposition. 1-888-872-0911
Tips if you don't see one listed in your area:
•Check the online classifieds on craigslist.org for “junk removal” services or for “handyman” and cleaning labor.
•Check your local churches to see if they have volunteer groups to help clean out these types of homes.
•Post on Freecycle.org
•If you don't see a company listed in your area, some people have reported finding companies to clean out these types of homes by searching "crime scene clean-ups" or "meth lab clean-ups."
•Also see our Family Resource Community where members can post known resources.
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Child Protective Services and related resources :
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Phone numbers/websites, by state
Office of Child & Family Services
To Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Call 1-800-452-1999 |
Codes/Legal/Housing
Nolo.com: Nolo's mission is to make the legal system work for everyone -- not just lawyers.
- Library of Congress
Links to Web, gopher, telnet, and ftp sites that contain the full text of state statutes, state constitutions and other legislative resources
- American Law Sources On-line (ALSO)
Links to state laws, court information, Attorney General opinions, and more
- FindLaw: State
Links to State statutes, codes, Supreme Court opinions, and case law
- National Conference of State Legislatures
Links to State Legislatures
- State and Local Government Resources on the Net
By Piper Resources
- American Assn. of code enforcement
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Legal Assistance
Legal Resource Sites
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What is a BTI Graduate?
Paul Gervais, PhD
16 Julianne Lane
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207).622.0713
Child/Adol/Adults/OC Spectrum
Disorders/BDD/Trichotillomania/Hoarding/
Sliding Scale/Support Group/ERP/CBT
Tom Hansen, PhD, LCSW
PO Box 5081
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone: (207) 664-0097
Adol/Adult/OC Spectrum
Disorders/BDD/Trichotillomania/Hoarding/
Sliding Scale/Support Group/ERP/CBT
Francine Blattner, MD
222 St John Street
Suite 118
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 761-5876
Fax: (207) 799-8156
Child/Adol/Adult
Assessments/Medication/Home Visits/OC
Spectrum
Disorder/BDD/Trichotillomania/CBT/ERP -
Primarily provides assessments and medical
treatment and refers for CBT & ERP
Debra Bunce, Ph.D
Psychodiagnostic Services of Southern Maine
17 Bishop Street
Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 595-0479
Child/Adol/Adult/Home Visits/OC Spectrum
Disorder/ Exposure & Response Prevention
Disorder/Trichotillomania/Cognitive Behavior
Therapy
Lee Fitzgibbons, PhD
Anxiety Solutions of Northern New England,
PLCC
104 Webbs Mills Road
Raymond, ME 04071
Phone: (207) 655-2737
Child/Adol/Adults/ OC Spectrum
Disorders/BDD/Trichotillomania/Hoarding/
Home Visits/Sliding Scale/Support
Group/ERP/CBT
Gordon Street, PhD
Anxiety Solutions of NNE, PLLC
PO Box 70
Raymond, ME 04071
Phone: (207)655.2737
Email: gpstreet@anxietysolutions.net
Child/Adol/Adults/OC Spectrum
Disorders/BDD/Trichotillomania/
Hoarding/Home Visits/Sliding Scale/Support
Group/ERP/CBT
James Claiborn, PhD
6 D Street
South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 799-0408
Fax: (207)767.7002
Email: CBT4OCD@maine.rr.com
Child/Adol/Adult/OC Spectrum
Disorders/BDD/Trichotillomania/Hoarding/
Home Visits/Sliding Scale/Accepts
Medicaid/ERP/CBT
Thomas Moyer, PhD, ABPP
PO Box 2000
York, ME 03909
Phone: (207) 363-7142
Child/Adol/Adult/OC Spectrum
Disorder/BDD/Trichotillomania/Hoarding/
Medicaid/CBT/ERP
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Maine Q & A's : The differences between: Limited Guardianship, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Ward, Fiduciary, Powers/Duties of a Guardian, Living Wills, Probate Courts, etc.
Area Agencies on Aging are the central resource for elder services in your area. They can help you either directly or by referring you to the appropriate agency. Call Elders 1 at 1-877-353-3771 to contact the Area Agency on Aging in your area.
Aroostook Agency on Aging
(Aroostook County)
33 Davis Street, PO Box 1288
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
V/TTY 207-764-3396
Toll Free ..1-800-439-1789
Eastern Agency on Aging
(Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Washington Counties)
450 Essex Street
Bangor, Maine 04401-3937
V/TTY ..207-941-2865
Toll Free .1-800-432-7812
SeniorsPlus
(Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties)
8 Falcon Road, PO Box 659
Lewiston, Maine 04243-0659
207-795-4010
Toll Free 1-800-427-1241
TTY ..207-795-7232
Senior Spectrum
(Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Somerset and Waldo Counties)
One Weston Court, PO Box 2589
Augusta, Maine 04338-2589
207-622-9212
Toll Free 1-800-639-1553
Toll Free TTY 1-800-464-8703
TTY 207-623-0809
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
(Cumberland and York Counties)
136 U.S. Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04047
Phone: 207-396-6500
TTY: 207-883-0532
Fax: 207-883-8249
Toll Free 1-800-427-7411
Caregiver information:
End of Life Decisions:
- Consumer’s Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning
Provided by the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
- Maine Hospice Council
The Maine Hospice Council exists to ensure the continued development of Hospice and Palliative Care in Maine. The Council provides education and technical assistance regarding end-of-life care, as well as advocacy for terminally ill and bereaved persons regarding quality-of-life care issues throughout the state.
- On Our Own Terms
A companion to the PBS series hosted by Bill Moyers
- Taking Charge of Your Health Care
A description of Maine law on Health Care Advance Directives, including Advance Directive forms, provided by the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
- Aging: Taking Care of Business
A guide for older people, families and friends regarding:
- Health Care Advance Directives
- Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances
- Guardianship/Conservatorship
- Other Related Information
General Resources for Seniors
Guardianship
Health Care
Home Care
Legal issues
Long-term care
Resources for the Elderly
Misc. that might be needed for your elderly parent :
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1/2008: I contacted Maine Housing Authority and asked what resources there are in Maine, do any Task Forces exist, etc.
This is what they wrote me:
"I am not aware of any Hoarder Task Force in Maine but you may want to contact Pine Tree Legal Assistance for advice. PTL offers legal assistance to low income families in Maine and can be reached at 207-774-8211. Another option may be to contact the the welfare director through their local town office for advice."
Best,
Louise Patenaude Housing Referral Specialist
(Guess they don't know that all hoarders are not POVERTY-STRICKEN-low income people, huh?)-Donna
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Local handymen/repair services (who have been personally used, are familiar with hoarded homes and will not judge): |
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Local Meal Delivery Services (for when kitchens are not functional):
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Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Affiliate: |
None known. |
Professional organizers, familiar with treating hoarding clients and/or de-clutter helpers:
Beth Johnson's one-on-one personal coaching via email and phone. (The Clutter Workshop)
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You can see if any are listed here(National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization certificate program graduate lists.)
seeking information
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Support Groups (in-person)for
Compulsive Hoarders:
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National-check for a local listing
Clutterers Anonymous, ClutterLESS Recovery Groups
seeking information
Online groups, websites |
Support Groups for family members: |
Alanon Meeting locations
Online:
Family & Friends Online Community on COH website
Family & Friends general discussion forum
Support group list for family members
COH-only Support Group:
COH Support Group information. COH map.
Group photo albums (members only)
Repeating topics discussed (members only)
For families where animal hoarding is a problem: See
The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium web site.
Tips for families and friends
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Other resources & information to note:
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Compulsive Hoarding Resource Discussion Forum
-Find your state.
Maine Medical Center held a training for nurses about compulsive hoarding in 2004-maybe they will know of some resources?(sorry, I know that is a bit vague-if you contact Dr. Claiborn in Portland he will likely know of somewhere to direct you.)
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