General Information
The resources listed here can help you find a place to stay. If you need somewhere to stay temporarily or on short notice, look under Shelter. If you need somewhere to live permanently, look under Permanent Housing.
Portland
Shelter
Hope Acts – Hope House
About: Hope House is a place where asylum seekers can stay while their asylum application is pending. Residents must be at least 18 years old, and generally stay at Hope House for anywhere between six months and two years. In addition to providing stable, safe housing, Hope House also offers support and referrals to residents in four key areas: English language acquisition, legal support, work authorization and securing employment, and making social connections with Americans and fellow immigrants.
Phone: (207) 274-6005
Email: The Program Coordinator for Immigrant Support can be reached at julie@hopeacts.org
See a map or visit the website.
Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter
About: The Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter provides a safe place for homeless youth to sleep when they have nowhere else to go. If you need a bed, you should sign up for one by 4:30 p.m. The shelter opens its doors at 8 p.m.
Phone: (207) 775-0026
See a map or visit the website.
Permanent Housing
Portland Housing Authority
About: The Portland Housing Authority provides public housing, or reduced-price apartments and houses for people who cannot afford it. There are certain requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible, and you must apply in order to live in public housing.
Phone: (207) 773-4753
See a map or visit the website.
Lewiston-Auburn
Shelter
New Beginnings
About: New Beginnings offers an emergency shelter and other services for youth.
Phone: (207) 795-4077 or call the 24-hour line at (207) 795-4070
See a map or visit the website.
Permanent Housing
Lewiston Housing Authority
About: The Lewiston Housing Authority provides public housing, or reduced-price apartments and houses for people who cannot afford it. There are certain requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible, and you must apply in order to live in public housing.
Phone: (207) 783-1424
Auburn Housing Authority
About: The Auburn Housing authority provides public housing, or reduced-price apartments and houses for people who cannot afford it. There are certain requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible, and you must apply in order to live in public housing.
Phone: (207) 784-7351
See a map or visit the website.
