Resources for you and Families

                  Empowering Your Journey: 

A Comprehensive Resource Library for You and Your Family

At Community Social Services we understand the challenges of navigating the diverse range of available services and supports. That is why while we are providing services to you we have diligently created a comprehensive resource library, specifically designed to assist you and your family. With an alphabetically listed collection, accessing the information you need is now easier than ever.

ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act) 

ABLE National Resource Center

5 Things to Know about ABLE  (National Resource Center)

ABLE and Special Needs Planning

Advocacy

Federation for Children with Special Needs

Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Aftervisit Worksheet 

Autism and coverage 

Autism Health Care Accomodation Letter Example

Autism Works Housing Roadmap

Budget Plan  

Community-Based Skills Assessment

Dental Care guide

Driving with Autism

Financial Planning Toolkit 

How ASD Affects Sleep

Making Doctor’s Appointments 

Money Management for Young Adults 

Staying Healthy Nutrition Toolkit 

Symptoms Worksheet 

What to Bring to an Appointment Checklist 

Caregiver Resources

Courage to Caregivers

Exceptional Lives

Federation for Children with Special Needs

FindHelp.org

Choices

Maine DHSS-OADS

Selecting a Community Service Provider (Maine Developmental Disabilities Council )

Crisis Intervention

Crisis prevention and intervention services

Employment

Employment services

Disability Rights Maine

Recreation

Accessible Beach and Pool Locations.

Maine recreation and park association

Maine Adaptive sports and recreations

YMCA Camp Programs

Maine Special olympics

Resources for independent living

Maine Housing

Maine DHSS-OADS

Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Transportation

Drive Focus (Driving Simulator)

Maine DHSS-OADS

Utility Assistance

Emergency Broadband Benefit

Free Cellphone – SafeLink Wireless

Utiltiy Bill Assistance – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development