Southern Maine Health Care Birthing Suite

(207) 283-7350

A full array of pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care community education classes are available throughout the year to prepare you for your experience.There are certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) available seven days a week to support your goals. The IBCLC is a specialist in breastfeeding with the skills necessary to help families from birth through weaning.

For more information regarding the SMHC Birthing Suite, educational classes, tours, or support, call either of the listed telephone numbers.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Infant Supp

Planned Parenthood

(207) 324-9387

Planned Parenthood offers men, women, and teens high-quality, affordable medical care.These health centers provide a wide range of safe, reliable health care and the majority is preventive, primary care, which helps prevent unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections through testing and treatment, and screen for cervical and other cancers. Planned Parenthood is a respected leader in educating Americans about reproductive and sexual health.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone, for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Infant Supp

Southern Maine Health Care Breastfeeding "Warm line"

(207)283-7335

IBCLC Lactation Counseling Referrals Breastfeeding assessment and support in hospital and after discharge. Breastfeeding support by IBCLC through postpartum health promotion visit. 24 hour warm line Breast pump rental program Breast feeding supplies

Call the listed telephone number "The Warm Line" for support 24-7.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Infant Supp

Home Health Visiting nurse of Southern Maine

(207)775-5515 - Local

In-home service are provided by visiting nurses who offer support for new mothers and infants. The types of support they offer are as followed: Breastfeeding support, counseling, and new born assesments in the home.

For general questions, physician orders or to contact agency personnel, call the main number at (800)660-4867.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Infant Supp

2-1-1 Maine

Dial 2-1-1

A comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and and human services available in Maine Toll free hotline connects callers to trained specialists 24 hours/ day and 7 days/ week.

Dial 2-1-1 to be connected to a trained specialist.

info@211maine.org

Retirement Resources

Ca$H Maine

(207)459-2903

Creating Assets, Savings and hope (CA$H) Maine helps you make the most of your money through free tax preparation for eligible filers, financial education and asset building opportunities.

Meaghan Arzberger

Meaghan.arzberger@yccac.org

Retirement Resources

AARP

888-687-2277

Retirement planning, education, local resources and advocacy.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone, for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

member@aarp.org

Retirement Resources

Sanford Vet Center

(207)490-1513

Assistance in applying for VA benefits.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone, for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

Retirement Resources

Social Security

877-253-4715

Retirement, disability, burial and survivors benefits for workers and their families.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone, for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

Retirement Resources

MyMoney

(800)333-4636

A U.S. Government website providing information, resources, financial calculators, checklists and worksheets.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone, or use the listed e-mail address,

www.mymoney.gov

Retirement Resources

Business Answers

(207) 624-9800

Get answers to questions about starting a business in Maine, finding the correct forms, licensing requirements, employees and more.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone for more information.

Small Business Resources

SBA (Small Business Administration)

(207)622-8551

Business counseling, education, advice and resources.

Call the listed telephone number to speak with someone for information, or use the website to find your local office and contact information.

Small Business Resources

Women, Work, and Community

(207)286-1722

Classes with women, work and community.

Ruth Graves

rgraves@maine.edu

Small Business Resources

Small Business Development Center

(207)282-1748- Saco. Contact Sanford/Springvale Service Center Phone: (207) 282-1748

Business Counseling, training, management and advice for Maine's entrepreneurs.

Call the listed telephone number(s) to speak with someone for more information. You can also contact the Maine SBDC Business Counsleor Stephen Lovejoy via e-mail by using the listed e-mail address.

stephen.lovejoy@maine.edu

Small Business Resources