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| Last updated on February 4, 2008 |
UCP's mission is to advance the independence and full-citizenship of people with disabilities.
UCP of Northeastern Maine Vision Statement:
Together, we are building an organization that:
• ensures all programs and services work towards community inclusion;
• acknowledges and provides choices and self-determination in all aspects of life for children, youth and adults;
• will be a leader in building and educating a community that is accepting of, safe for, and respectful toward all people;
• will work with other community resources, families, and consumers to provide high quality services to people with disabilities;
• promotes the knowledge of and use of technology for people with disabilities in daily living, work and recreation;
• supports families and people with disabilities through all of life’s transitions; and
• supports its employees and volunteers through ongoing technology, training, and a safe work environment.
Description:
WHAT IS UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHEASTERN MAINE?
• UCP is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation based in Bangor that employs 170 trained and talented staff members who serve about 1,000 people each year.
• UCP was established in 1954 by a group of concerned community members who recognized that important needs of people with disabilities were unmet.
• UCP is governed by a volunteer board of directors that meets each month to review and establish agency goals and policies, and oversee agency finances.
• UCP enjoys a strong reputation in our region for the quality and depth of our services.
• UCP is a very lean operation, with only 11% of our annual budget of $5,000,000 spent on general and administrative costs (most non-profits spend 15% or greater).
• Most of our funding comes from MaineCare, Maine’s Medicaid program. With our board of directors, we are working hard to diversify our revenue sources.
WHAT DOES UCP OF NORTHEASTERN MAINE DO?
• We support children and adults with disabilities to overcome challenges, achieve goals, and lead productive, fulfilling lives.
• UCP partners with organizations to provide services on-site to support families who otherwise would need to visit numerous locations for services.
• We address the specific needs of people with disabilities through a range of services:
o early childhood education/intervention
o day habilitation services
o case management
o residential services
o respite care
o physical and occupational therapy
o behavioral health services
WHY IS THIS WORK IMPORTANT?
The people we support contend with a variety of disabilities, but despite such challenges, many attend school, community-based programs, and/or work. Our goal is to support each person’s function level and skill development, while decreasing maladaptive behaviors. By challenging the people we serve to reach their potential, we support them in becoming productive, fulfilled members of their communities. Our respite care alleviates caregiver stress and fatigue common to families caring for children with disabilities.
WHAT DO EACH OF UCP’S DEPARTMENTS DO? WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS WORK?
EARLY EDUCATION/INTERVENTION assists with self-help, socialization, adaptive skills and development of manual and perceptual skills for children birth to five years old with developmental disabilities, autism, or severe language disorders. Programs include Bridges Preschool, Peace Pals Childcare, and Peace Pals Developmental Therapy. Peace Pals childcare, in partnership with Penquis Head Start, serves children who have been unable to succeed in a typical childcare setting.
DAY HABILITATION serves children with the diagnosis of autism or intellectual disabilities from infancy to 20 years of age in their home or community setting with a focus on behavior management, skill development, physical development and daily living skills. Programs include Bridges day habilitation and regular day habilitation.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Fort James House is a six bed home in Old Town providing clinical, short-term treatment and diagnostic services for children 9 to 13 years old with a focus on reunification and transition into a permanent home. Four supported living homes in Brewer and Bangor serve adults with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or autism. We offer the greatest level of independence possible in safe, comfortable, healthy, individualized and home-like environments.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES provides education, training and staff who support families of children with mental health diagnoses. These children may also have pervasive developmental disorder/autism, and intellectual disabilities. Services are provided in their homes, communities, and/or in our center-based Peace Pals day treatment program.
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES assists children and adults with pervasive developmental disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, and those who are receiving early intervention services in gaining access to and making effective use of medical, educational, psychological and other community-based resources and services.
RESPITE SERVICES is a family preservation program providing relief for families from the demands of caring for children with disabilities, developmental delays and/or behavioral health diagnoses. Parents and caregivers in need of respite choose a provider, then UCP pays these respite providers to supervise their children while the parents/caregiver take much needed breaks.
History:
UCP of Maine has been active in Maine for over 50 years. UCP was developed by parents and concerned community members who wanted to create more social, educational and progressive opportunities for people with cerebral palsy. Since that time UCP has developed programs and services to support families and provide resources for individuals with all kinds of disabilities to live more independently and to more fulfilling lives.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (207)941-2955
Address:
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700 Mount Hope Ave Suite 320
Bangor, ME 04401
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Web Site: http://www.ucpofmaine.org
Directions:
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From I95 take the Hogan Road exit away from the Bangor Mall, to Mount Hope Avenue. Turn left onto Mount Hope Avenue. Turn left at the sign for Evergreen Woods. At the four corners turn left.. . . (more) |
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