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Housing & Shelter · Maine · Free

Federal housing assistance hub. Section 8, public housing, homeless services in every state. Worth contacting for sober-living houses that explicitly welcome LGBTQ+ residents. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. Domestic violence shelters increasingly accept LGBTQ+ survivors, including trans women — ask before assuming you're not welcome. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Maine residents and allies.

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More Housing & Shelter in Maine

  • Ali Forney Center — Largest LGBTQ+ youth homeless services organization in the US, NYC-based with national resources. For LGBTQ+ youth kicked out by family, adu
  • Lost-N-Found Youth — Atlanta-based shelter and services for LGBTQ+ homeless youth ages 13-25. For LGBTQ+ youth kicked out by family, adults fleeing domestic viol
  • HUD LGBTQ+ Resources — US Department of Housing and Urban Development LGBTQ+ housing rights and Equal Access Rule information. A starting point for case management
  • National Coalition for the Homeless — LGBTQ+ — NCH advocacy and information on LGBTQ+ homelessness, the Equal Access Rule, and shelter rights. Useful for trans women of color facing the h
  • Covenant House — International organization providing shelter, food, and crisis care to homeless youth including LGBTQ+ youth. A starting point for case mana
  • Family Promise — Affirming Shelter — Network of family shelter programs across the US, many LGBTQ+ welcoming. A starting point for case management, emergency vouchers, and longe