Getting started.
Who this helps
Immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine, primarily Lewiston-Auburn area.
How to get started
Call or visit to learn about available programs. Staff speak multiple languages and can help you navigate services.
How they can help.
MEIRS is an immigrant-led nonprofit promoting social empowerment for Maine's immigrant and refugee communities. They provide the education, legal help, and support services that newcomers need to build stable lives in Maine.
- ESL / English language classes
- Naturalization and citizenship classes
- Immigration legal services (work authorization, green cards, citizenship)
- Refugee resettlement
- Whole Family Services program
- Youth programs
- Behavioral health services
What to have ready.
Any immigration documents you have. Nothing required for an initial visit.
Call with your questions
