Resettlement Services
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services resettles all persons classified as refugees by the federal government regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. The diversity of the refugees resettled in Maine closely reflects the quotas set annually by the President.
Our Services to Refugees
- Airport reception
- Assurance of basic needs: food, clothing, housing and health referrals
- Case Management
- Community cultural and employment orientation
- Referral for education and vocational training
- Employment development and placement
- Assistance with family reunification
- English as a second language tutoring
- Mental health case management
- Liaison with other service providers
- Language interpretation
- Advocacy
- Recruitment, training and support of volunteers
- Assistance with Affidavits of Relationships
Our Services to Asylees
- Limited Case Management
- Referral for education and vocational training
- Employment development and placement
- Assistance with family reunification
- Liaison with other service providers
- Language interpretation
Our Services to the Community
- Mediation and conflict resolution
- Community Interpreter Services
- Cross-cultural training
- Technical assistance
- Financial Support
Financial Support
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services receives funding from a variety of sources and we are grateful for their generous support.
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
- Maine Department of Health & Human Services
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Refugee Resettlement Program
- U.S. Department of State
- United Way of Greater Portland
- Donations from parishes, corporations, community organizations, families and individuals
Some federal funds for Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services are contracted through:
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Migration and Refugee Services
- Office of Refugee Relocation
Locations:
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Portland
250 Anderson Street
Portland , ME 04101
207.879.1130
207.871.7465 Fax |
Lewiston
Lewiston City Hall
27 Pine Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
207.344.6615
207.344.6617 Fax |
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RISinfo@ccmaine.org |
