Getting started.
Who this helps
Serves refugees referred through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, granted asylees, and asylum seekers in the Portland area. No immigration status documentation required for initial contact.
How to get started
Call or visit the Sherman Street office to speak with a caseworker. Interpretation services are available.
How they can help.
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services (CCMRIS) is Maine's only Voluntary Agency authorized to administer the federal refugee resettlement program. They help refugees and asylum seekers access housing, English language skills, employment, and medical and mental health services.
- Refugee Resettlement
- Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing
- Employment Assistance
- English Language Training
- Case Management
- Medical & Mental Health Referrals
What to have ready.
Any immigration or identification documents you have. If you have none, staff can still assist you.
Call with your questions