Every day, and in times of crisis, help starts here.

The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability, all to build better lives and stronger communities across Maine.

Through dozens of programs TOA serves more than 24,000 people each year on the ground and our staff answer 200,000 calls to 211 Maine and The Maine Crisis Line. 

 
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How Can We Help You?

Access & Intake

207- 523-5049

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Building stronger communities, together.

We believe in people’s capacity to succeed with the proper support systems in place. Here in Maine, we’ve seen that firsthand- our clients, staff, and long-time partners all around the state are exercising daily acts of resilience, kindness, courage, and creativity.

Want to donate by check? Make payable to: The Opportunity Alliance and mail to 50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106 - Attn: Development

Explore Our Programs


A collection of programs working with youth, families, neighbors, and partner organizations to build strong networks and healthy neighborhoods.

Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN)
Community Building
Lakes Region Collective Action Network

A collection of programs and services designed to increase income, and basic needs by ensuring access to food, safe and stable shelter, utilities, as well as volunteer opportunities.

Cumberland County Homeless Prevention Program (CCHP)
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)
Foster Grandparent Program
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Senior Companion Program
TogetherWeWork - A Whole Families Program
Wrap Funds

A collection of programs working in partnership with families and the community to ensure children are ready for school.

Early Childhood Education / Head Start
Parent Education
Maine Families
TogetherWeWork - A Whole Families Program
Women, Infants, Children Program (WIC)

This website is supported by Grant Number 01CH012275 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of The Opportunity Alliance and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.