COVID-19 Resources
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The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) joins hundreds of other community-based organizations and businesses in facing challenging decisions and finding creative ways to serve the individuals and families that need us the most.
Programs of The Opportunity Alliance
TOA board, leadership, staff and volunteers are working to ensure that we continue to be a beacon of hope and a place of support for people who need us most across our community.
Please contact the program you are interested in directly to inquire about services. Not sure where to start?
Contact us toll free: (877) 429-6884
For new services, please contact:
TOA Access & Intake Phone: (207) 523-5049 Email: intake@opportunityalliance.org
Existing clients please call your TOA provider.
WIC Phone: (207) 553-5800 Email: toawic@opportunityalliance.org
Heating Assistance Phone: (207) 553-5900 Email: energyassistance@opportunityalliance.org
Statewide Support
StrengthenME Program StrengthenME offers free stress management and resiliency resources to anyone in Maine experiencing stress reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For statewide assistance call: (207) 221-8198 Website: https://strengthenme.com/
2-1-1 Maine For statewide information and referrals dial 2-1-1 or Text your zip code to 898-211 Email: info@211maine.org
The Maine Crisis Line If you or a family member is experiencing a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and/or self-harm call 1-888 568-1112. TEXT/CHAT.
For additional information call (877) 429-6884 or visit www.opportunityalliance.org.
TOA provides critical services to our community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. We are continuing to manage the organization program-by-program as many TOA programs adhere to unique requirements and serve different populations. To support our ongoing efforts to serve communities across Cumberland County and the state of Maine, DONATE HERE.
Health and Safety
World Health Organization’s advice for the public.
Dispelling myths about the vaccine - https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
Community Partners
The Maine Dept. of Education’s Child Nutrition program states that, “meals can be delivered directly to a quarantined house with household consent (phone call).”
The Locker Project (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook)
Stay Up-to-Date
The Opportunity Alliance Facebook Page
Text MECOVID to 898-211 for 2-1-1 Maine COVID-19 updates
Resources
2-1-1 Maine – partnering with the Maine CDC to provide general information regarding COVID-19. Call specialists are supporting Mainers 24/7.
The Maine Crisis Line (MCL) – crisis call specialists are responding to crisis calls and supporting Mainers 24/7. They can be reached at 1-888-568-1112.