Community Resources Directory

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211 Maine

Maine's statewide health and human services information and referral system

Phone
1-866-811-5695 (TTY accessible in Maine), 211 (TTY accessible in Maine), Text your zip code to 898-211

Adult Learning Center

Offers a variety of classes from academic diploma requirements to personal enrichment.

Contact
Marianne Doyle, M.ED.: Director
Location
Scarborough High School, Room A100, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-730-5040

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn't cost anything to attend AA meetings.

Location
47 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone
207-774-3034, 24 Hour Help: 207-774-4335, 800-737-6237
Local Meetings:

Meeting times and locations are subject to change. For an updated schedule visit https://csoaamaine.org/meetings and search for "Scarborough."

Women’s Promises Meeting
Blue Point Congregational Church
236 Pine Point Road Scarborough, ME 04074
Meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Big Book Meeting
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
150 Black Point Road Scarborough, ME 04074
Meets Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
Scarborough Route One Group 
West Scarborough Methodist Church 2 Church Street
Scarborough, ME 04074
Meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Groovin’ With Gratitude Group
Maine Veterans Home
290 U.S. Route One
Scarborough, ME 04074
Meets Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.  
Scarborough Happy Hour Group
MMC Scarborough Cancer Institute
100 Campus Drive 
Scarborough, ME 04074
Meets Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
 

Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter serves the entire State of Maine from its Scarborough office.

Contact
Drew Wyman: Executive Director
Location
383 U.S. Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-772-0115, 800-272-3900 (hotline)

Blue Point Congregational Church, U.C.C.

Worship services on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM. All are welcome.

Contact
Reverend Marcia Charles: 
Location
236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2055, Scarborough, ME 04070-2055
Phone
207-883-6540

Boy Scouts of America

Educational and outdoor programs for children and young adults.

Contact
Michael L’Abbe: Council Commissioner
Mailing Address
Pine Tree Council, 146 Plains Road, Raymond, ME 04071
Phone
207-517-6196

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Morning Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Time, 10:45 a.m.
Second Service and Youth Programs, 11:15 a.m.

Contact
Pastor Javier Caballero
Location
415 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-885-5123

Eastern Trail Alliance

65-mile section of the East Coast Greenway, part of which crosses Scarborough

Contact
Doug Smith: President
Location
2 Main St, Suite 302-S, Biddeford, ME 04005
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 250, Saco, ME 04072
Phone
207-284-9260

Girl Scouts of Maine- South Portland Service Center

Leadership development organization for girls, including STEM, outdoors, life skills and entrepreneurship programs

Mailing Address
138 Gannett Drive, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone
207-772-1177

Hospice of Southern Maine

Offers hospice services in private homes, nursing homes, hospital settings, and at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House; also offers bereavement support groups

Location
390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-289-3640 (local), 1-866-621-7600 (Toll Free)

Independent Transportation Network (ITN) Portland

Non-profit transportation service for seniors and people with visual impairments.

Location
90 Bridge Street, Suite 210, Westbrook, ME 04092
Mailing Address
PO Box 1188, Westbrook, Maine 04098
Phone
207-854-0505

Ketcha Outdoors

Ketcha Outdoors offers programs in youth development, family enrichment, and summer day camping.

Contact
Laragh Kavanaugh: Executive Director
Location
336 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-8977

Knights of Columbus, St. John Paul II Council No. 2344

Catholic, fraternal men's organization. St. John Paul II Council No. 2344 meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.

Contact
Kevin Curtis, Grand Knight
Location
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

Lions Club of Scarborough

Local business club, which supports civic and community activities.

 Meeting Days and Times

Regular meetings 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month,

(September through June).

Location
273 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 644, Scarborough, ME 04070-0644
Phone
207-883-9309

Little Dolphin School

Provides child care, preschool and private kindergarten

Contact
Steven R Brier, DC: Education Director
Location
183 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-9990

Loyal Order of Moose: Family Center #1310

Family fraternity "dedicated to caring for young and old, bringing communities closer together and celebrating life."

Location
19 Spring Street, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-5639

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Volunteer Services

Volunteer office for MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

Location
Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 042102
Phone
207-662-2205

Mix 'N Mingle Square Dance Club

Square and round dancing at various locations in Scarborough

Contact
Frank Stafford
Location
Various Locations, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
Various Locations
Phone
207-939-8683

Morrison Center

Preschool and child care services, school-age education, and adult education for individuals with developmental disabilites

Contact
Danielle Loring: Executive Director
Location
60 Chamberlain Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1539, Scarborough, ME 04070-1539
Phone
207-883-6680

Northeast Technical Institute (NTI)

Provides short-term career training programs in healthcare, information technology, truck driving, HVAC/R, and more.

Location
51 U.S. Route One, Suite K, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-5130

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI Senior College)

Learning opportunities and special activities for persons 55 years of age or older in a University environment.

Contact
University of Southern Maine: OLLI Senior College
Location
University of Southern Maine, Wishcamper Center, Suite 210, 44 Bedford Street, Portland, ME 04104
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104
Phone
207-780-4406, 780-5646 (TTY)

Our School (Preschool)

Programs for Littles (age 3), Preschool, and Pre-K

Contact
Colleen Snyder: Owner
Location
2 Highland Avenue, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-5859

Pine Tree Society

Provides direct service programs statewide (case management, community services, interpreters, etc.) to people with disabilities

Location
Scarborough Office, Elevation Center, 71 U.S. Route 1, Suite B, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-443-3341 Voice/TTY, 207-510-4647 VP

Portland Recovery Community Center

PRCC’s mission is to provide support, education and resources for people recovering from and affected by addiction, and to spread the message of hope throughout the state of Maine. 

Location
Portland Recovery Community Center, 102 Bishop Street, Portland, ME 04103
Phone
207-553-2575

Project G.R.A.C.E

Project G.R.A.C.E. (Granting Resources and Assistance through Community Effort) is a volunteer nonprofit in Scarborough, Maine.

They provide direct services, foster community initiatives, lead collaborative solutions, convene stakeholders and change agents.

Contact
Stephanie Cox: Executive Director
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6846, Scarborough, ME 04070-6846
Phone
207-883-5111

Rotary Club of Scarborough

An organization of business and professional leaders dedicated to community service.

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:00 p.m.
Scarborough Public Library
48 Gorham Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
 

Contact
Katelyn Pierson: President
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6455, Scarborough, ME 04070-0655

Ruth's Reusable Resources (3Rs)

Recycles donated, surplus office supplies and other materials to schools and non-profits

Contact
Ruth Libby: Owner
Location
39 Blueberry Road, Portland, ME 04102
Phone
207-699-5565

Scarborough Buy Local

Membership organization of locally owned, independent businesses that support a sustainable local economy; publishes a directory of local businesses

Contact
Tracey St. John, DC: President
Location
560 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04070-1193
Phone
207-289-6005

Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce

Local business and trade organization for Scarborough and the Portland region.

Contact
Leroy Crockett: President
Location
360 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
360 US Route 1, Suite 204, Willowdale Place, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-772-2811

Scarborough Community Services: Senior Programs

Community Services offers a variety of engaging trips, activities, programs and social opportunities for older adults, catering to different activity levels and interests. An array of programs are available year-round and rotate seasonally. Programs are offered nearly every week day. 

For other Adult programming, you may also visit the Adult Recreation webpage.

 

Location
418 Payne Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
Scarborough Community Services, P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME 04070
Phone
207-730-4173

Scarborough Community Television & Public Meetings

Recent Town of Scarborough meetings, sporting events and community-related meetings are archived,

Location
259 U.S. Route One, Municipal Building, Upper Level, Room 325, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME 04070-0360

Recent Town of Scarborough meetings, sporting events and community-related meetings are archived, and may be viewed online at your convenience.

Town YouTube Channel

Channel 2 & 1301: Airs public access shows (sporting events, concerts, Middle Schools News, etc.)

Channel 3 & 1302: Airs official town meetings

Both Channels: SCTV's "bulletin board" slideshow runs on both channels. This consists of public announcements for the town, school, and Scarborough non-profit organizations.

Press releases for airing may be sent to SCTV the following ways:

  • Email
  • Mail
  • Hand-deliver to Community Services Office
  • Drop off at Scarborough Municipal Building in night deposit box at front door

Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO)

Quasi-municipal, non-profit development corporation; provides site location, business and economic development

Contact
Karen Martin: Executive Director
Location
360 U.S. Route 1, Willowdale Place, Suite 204, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 550, Scarborough, ME 04070-0550
Phone
207-883-4893

Scarborough Education Foundation

An independent, non-profit organization which funds innovative and creative educational programs and initiatives that fall outside traditional school budget considerations.  

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1195, Scarborough, ME 04070

Scarborough Fish and Game Association

Offers its members a diverse range of firearm sporting opportunities

Contact
Mike Kane: President
Location
21 Fish & Game Lane, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 952, Scarborough, ME 04074-0952
Phone
207-885-0535

Scarborough Food Pantry

Scarborough Food Pantry provides food to those in need on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. It gladly accepts donations.

 

Location
First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

Scarborough Garden Club

Club unified by a shared commitment to community service through gardening; maintains gardens at Hunnewell House

Contact
Linda Hausler: President
Mailing Address
PO BOX 622, Scarborough, Maine 04074

Scarborough High School

Town of Scarborough high school, grades 9-12

Contact
Nathan Theriault: Principal
Location
11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-730-5000

Paula Davis, Receptionist/Attendance: PDavis@scarboroughschools.org


Scarborough High School Football Boosters

Volunteer group of parents and supporters for grades 9-12 football program

Contact
Rob Pearson: President
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 144, Scarborough, ME 04070-0144

Scarborough Historical Society and Museum

Local group dedicated to the preservation of Scarborough history

Contact
Rodney Laughton: President
Location
647 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 156, Scarborough, ME 04070-0156
Phone
207-885-9997 (museum)

Scarborough Land Trust

Local trust dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, and management of land within Scarborough for the benefit of the public

Contact
Andrew J. Mackie: Executive Director
Location
7 Oak Hill Terrace, Suite 8A (2nd Floor), Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1237, Scarborough, ME 04070-1237
Phone
207-289-1199

Scarborough Little League

Private, non-profit, all-volunteer organization providing children, ages 6-16, with the opportunity to play T-ball, softball, and baseball.

Contact
Dennis Meehan: President
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1291, Scarborough, ME 04074

For questions related to player registration, please email registration@scarboroughlittleleague.org


Scarborough Marsh Audobon Center

Nature center sponsored by the Maine Audubon Society; offers programming, exhibits and canoe rentals

Location
92 Pine Point Road (Route 9), Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-5100 (May-Sept.), 207-781-2330 (Oct-April)

Trails are open daily dawn to dusk. From U.S. Route One in Scarborough, turn east onto Pine Point Road (also marked as Route 9 West). The nature center is located .8 miles on the left.


Scarborough Public Library

Town of Scarborough's Public Library

Contact
Chip Schrader: Director
Location
48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-4723

Library Hours
Monday, Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Tue, Wed, Thu
9:00am-7:00pm
Saturday*
9:00am-5:00pm
*Saturday summer hours: 9:00am-1:00pm


Scarborough Public School Central Office

The public school system serving Scarborough, Maine.

Contact
Diane Nadeau, Ph.D.: Superintendent
Location
Town of Scarborough Municipal Office, Upper Level Room 319, 259 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 370, Scarborough, ME 04070-0370
Phone
207-730-4100

Cheryl Callahan
Administrative Assistant 
Phone: (207) 730-4100
ccallahan@scarboroughschools.org


Scarborough Skating Pond

Free municipally maintained skating pond; hours of operation is weather dependent

Location
20 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074

The outdoor municipal skating pond is located at 20 Municipal Drive in Scarborough. The pond is situated behind the brick maintenance building, which is between the High School fields and Wentworth School. Parking is available at Wentworth School or along the High School fields and tennis courts.

As this is an outdoor skating pond, ice conditions depend entirely on the weather, so it will be open on a day-to-day basis depending on conditions. The pond will remain open as long as the cold weather persists. We thank you for respecting our signs when the area is closed.


Scarborough, Town of

Scarborough Municipal Building office hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00 pm

Contact
Tom Hall: Town Manager
Location
259 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME 04070
Phone
207-730-4000

SEED (Students Empowered to End Dependency)

SEED aims to dramatically reduce substance use among Maine students by engaging them in compelling learning opportunities and messaging campaigns.

Contact
Dave Packhem, Founder and Executive Director

Shooting Stars Program

Preschool for children, including those with identified special educational needs

Contact
Ruth Hughes: Owner/Director
Location
152 U.S. Route One, #8, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-5882

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Offers "information, programs and services to improve the well-being of seniors," including referrals, respite care, adult day care, family caregiver support groups, health classes, outdoor activites, health insurance counseling, Meals-on-Wheels, and more

Location
Sam L. Cohen Center, 30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone
207-396-6500

Southern Maine Agency on Aging (Volunteer Opportunities)

There are many volunteer opportunities with SMAA.

Contact
Volunteer Services
Location
30 Barra Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone
207-396-6525

Here are some examples of ways you could volunteer with older people across Southern Maine:

  • Deliver meals across Cumberland and York counties with our Meals on Wheels program
  • Get moving by teaching a Tai Chi or A Matter of Balance class at one of our locations
  • Use your financial skills with Money Minders to help older Mainers process their bills, balance their checkbooks, and create budgets
  • Call an older Mainer each week through our Phone Pals program
  • Help Mainers navigate their Medicare coverage
  • Support our programs with data collection and administrative tasks

Southern Maine Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SMCOAD)

Collaborative network of agencies, individuals, businesses, and others supporting local and county Emergency Management Agencies and first responders

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7192, Scarborough, ME 04070-7192

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church

Contact
Rev. Dr. Ted J. Gaiser: Priest
Location
350 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 342, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-9437

Sweetser Family Services

A local network of mental health, behavioral health and educational services

Location
50 Moody Street, Saco, ME 04072
Mailing Address
Crisis Services are available statewide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by texting/calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org to chat.
Phone
1-800-434-3000

The Robbie Foundation

Supports children with special needs by: funding adaptive equipment, providing art and technology programs, and offering family support and resources

Contact
Lynn J. Gierie: President
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1534, Scarborough, ME 04070

The Rock Church of Greater Portland

The Rock Church of Greater Portland is a non-denominational Christian church.

Contact
Eric Samuelson: Senior Pastor
Location
66 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-883-7625

Through These Doors

Crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence

Location
Portland Police Department Building, 109 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 704, Portland, ME 04104
Phone
207-874-8512, 207-874-1973 (24 Hour Hotline), 1-800-537-6066 (24 Hour Hotline)

Toastmasters International: Greater Portland Toastmasters Club

Local chapter of international organization dedicated to helping people improve public speaking and leadership skills. 

Location
Thornton Heights United Methodist Church 100 Westbrook Street South Portland, ME 04106

Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00pm
Location: Thornton Heights United Methodist Church
100 Westbrook Street South Portland, ME 04106
Membership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties.


Toddle Inn Childcare

Provides day care center and nursery school services.

Contact
Heather Perry: Manager
Location
9 Lincoln Avenue, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-885-0848

Volunteer Maine: Maine Commission for Community Service

A web database of volunteering opportunities in the state of Maine created by a partnership of state, non-profit, public and private agencies

Mailing Address
105 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0105
Phone
207-642-7792

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)

Civilian volunteers assist officers in non-hazardous duties such as public safety patrols, traffic control, community outreach safety programs, and administrative work

Location
Public Safety Building, 275 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone
207-730-4244 (SPD Volunteer Desk)

West Scarborough United Methodist Church

Contact
Gil Lee: Senior Pastor
Location
Corner of U.S. Route One and Church Street, Scarborough, ME 04074
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 655, Scarborough, ME 04070
Phone
207-883-2814