Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services
Catholic Charities Maine
Maine's only authorized refugee resettlement agency, providing housing placement, English language training, employment assistance, and case management for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Portland.
Who can use this?
Serves refugees referred through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, granted asylees, and asylum seekers in the Portland area. No immigration status documentation required for initial contact.
About this resource
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services (CCMRIS) is Maine's only Voluntary Agency authorized to administer the federal refugee resettlement program. They help refugees and asylum seekers access housing, English language skills, employment, and medical and mental health services.
Services offered
- Refugee Resettlement
- Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing
- Employment Assistance
- English Language Training
- Case Management
- Medical & Mental Health Referrals
What to expect
Call or visit the Sherman Street office to speak with a caseworker. Interpretation services are available.
What to bring
Any immigration or identification documents you have. If you have none, staff can still assist you.