Advocacy
American Civil Liberties Union of Maine
121 Middle St. Suite 303, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-5444
Assists with advocacy, litigation, public education, lobbying.
Community Mediation Services - Volunteers of America Northern New England
14 Maine St Ste 100, Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: (800) 381-0609
Information: Alternate number 207-373-1140
A process for helping people resolve disputes and disagreements. Trained mediators working with people in conflict to listen and help develop fair and workable agreements. It is voluntary, confidential, informal, quick and affordable (free or provided at low cost).
Disability Rights Maine
24 Stone St. Suite 204, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 626-2774 or 1-800-452-1948 V/TTY
DRM's mission is to enhance and promote the equality, self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities through education, strategic advocacy, and legal intervention. Some of the services DRM provides are: information and referral; individual advocacy; legal representation; legislative advocacy; education and training, and; assistance with self-advocacy.
Maine PUC
18 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0018
Ph: 1-800-452-4699.
http://www.maine.gov/mpuc/consumer/other_agencies.html
If you are behind on your electric bill and having problems this website can give you information and support. For immediate assistance regarding termination of your utility (electricity, landline phone, water or natural gas) call their hotline Monday thru Friday 9 am - 4 pm.