About Us
Our Mission
The DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services promotes the highest level of independence, health, and safety for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Maine.
District Office Locations
Our staff are available to provide in-person assistance at the following locations. Please note the services currently offered at each office. For additional DHHS office locations, including Vital Records (birth, death, and marriage certificates) and the Health and Environmental Testing Lab, view our Administrative Offices list.
DHHS Reports
Reports published prior to 2017 may be accessed through the Maine Law and Legislative Reference Library.
For additional reports and publications, please visit the Data & Reports sections on the relevant Office or Division page.
Public Health Nursing Updates
Sep 9, 2019
The Public Health Nursing Program played a significant role in supporting the health needs of asylum seekers who were temporarily housed at The Expo in Portland from June through August 2019. Soon after families and individuals seeking asylum began arriving at The Expo, public health nurses responded and provided services for nine consecutive days, from June 13 through June 21.
Bringing Accountability and Transparency to Child and Family Services Through Data
Sep 9, 2019
The Maine Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) is pleased to announce the publication of key data points in the areas of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and early childhood education, marking an unprecedented step towards transparency of this kind in Maine.
Education
Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE)
The Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) program helps Maine parents enroll in and complete training and education beyond high school by providing financial support for costs related to training and education.
Inspections & Licensing
DHHS oversees several certification and licensing programs through various Offices within the Department.
Division of Licensing and Certification
This division oversees licensing and certification of health services and facilities in Maine and the CNA Registry. For more information, visit the Division of Licensing and Certification website.
Financial Assistance
Food Supplement Program (SNAP)
Food Supplement provides a monthly benefit to help low-income households purchase nutritious food.
Learn more about Food Supplement.
Child Care Affordability
The Child Care Affordability Program helps eligible families pay for child care so they can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program.
Employment Assistance
ASPIRE
ASPIRE helps TANF recipients move towards financial independence through case management, job training, education, support and employment services
Maine Career Centers
Maine Career Centers provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge to Maine workers and businesses.