Disability Services

Alpha One - Center for Independent Living

Alpha One

South Portland, Maine Independent Living Center
Free, no cost

Maine's Center for Independent Living, empowering people with disabilities to live independently. Offers peer support, skills training, advocacy, assistive technology loans, home modifications, and transition services. Multiple locations statewide.

Who can use this?

Maine residents with disabilities of any age.

About this resource

Alpha One is Maine's designated Center for Independent Living (CIL), serving people with disabilities and older adults statewide. Toll-free: 800-640-7200. TTY: 207-767-5387.

Services offered

  • Independent living skills training
  • Peer support and mentoring
  • Individual and systems advocacy
  • Information and referral
  • Assistive technology assessment
  • mPower Loan Program for adaptive equipment
  • Home modification consultation
  • Transition services (nursing facility to community)
  • Youth transition services

What to expect

Contact the office by phone or visit during business hours. Staff will discuss your needs and goals for independent living. The office is fully accessible.

What to bring

Photo ID and any documentation related to your disability. For the mPower Loan Program, bring financial information and details about the equipment or modification you need.

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