About Us
Who We Are
Who We Are
Community Social Services provides support services and comprehensive community based services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism spectrum in Maine.
Our dedicated team works closely with individuals and families, ensuring that each person receives the personalized care and resources they need to thrive.
OUR MISSION
To empower every person we serve to live with dignity, choice, and purpose through compassionate, high-quality community-based services.
OUR VISION
A Maine where individuals with disabilities are fully included, supported, and valued in every community.
OUR VALUES
We believe great services begin with strong values.
Respect : Every individual deserves dignity.
Integrity : We do what is right even when no one is watching.
Support : We provide dependable, responsive care.
Excellence : We commit to quality in everything we do.
Empowering Lives with Support
Building an Inclusive Future
Community Social Services was founded by Jonathan Lapika, a public-policy professional committed to inclusive services for Mainers. Community Social Services envision a future where every individual with intellectual disabilities and Autism is valued, included, and empowered to live a fulfilling life within their community.
OUR R.I.S.E. FRAMEWORK
At Community Social Services, our work is guided by our RISE Framework — the foundation of how we deliver support with professionalism, accountability, and care.
Each letter of RISE reflects the standards we hold ourselves to in every service we provide:
R. Respect
We honor the dignity, rights, culture, and individuality of every person we serve.
I. Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all decisions and actions.
S. Support
We provide dependable, person-centered assistance that meets individuals where they are and helps them move forward.
E. Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in quality, training, and service delivery, and we are committed to continuous improvement.
We believe every individual deserves the same quality of care we would expect for our own families.
Chief Executive Officer
We empower individuals with Intellectual disabilities and autism to live independently, build skills, and engage with their communities. Compassionate care, tailored support and meaningful opportunities every step of the way.
Chief Executive Officer
We empower individuals with Intellectual disabilities and autism to live independently, build skills, and engage with their communities. Compassionate care, tailored support and meaningful opportunities every step of the way.