Getting started.
Who this helps
Open to any adult (18+) experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other life difficulties. No referral, insurance, or documentation required. Completely free.
How to get started
Walk in during open hours. The environment is informal and peer-led. No clinical appointments or intake forms. You can access a meal, use facilities, join a group, or just have a conversation. Staff and peers are there to support, not evaluate.
How they can help.
Amistad has been a cornerstone of Portland's peer support community since 1982. It is Maine's largest peer-run organization, providing a safe, welcoming space for adults experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, homelessness, and other life difficulties. The center operates as a drop-in model where people can access peer support, hot meals, basic needs (showers, laundry, lockers, mail service), groups, and recovery-focused programming.
- Peer support from people with lived experience
- Free meals during open hours
- Showers, laundry, and locker access
- Mail service for those without a fixed address
- Recovery-focused groups and activities
- Social connection and community
What to have ready.
Nothing required. Just walk in.
Call with your questions