For adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, the path to independent community living sometimes requires an intermediate step—a structured, supported environment where stability can be built before moving to permanent housing. OHI's Community Residence Services provide this essential bridge, supporting clients on their journey toward greater independence and a higher quality of life.
We serve adults who face significant mental health challenges, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, who need more than outpatient support to remain safe and stable in the community. Our community residences offer a structured, home-like setting and intensive, individualized support that empowers residents to build crucial life skills and resilience, helping them move confidently toward independent living.
What Support Looks Like at OHI
Our teams work alongside residents every day, focusing on the practical and emotional building blocks of independence—activities of daily living, medication adherence, budgeting, social skills, relapse prevention, and self-advocacy. With a personalized care plan, each resident benefits from targeted support to achieve greater stability and independence, ensuring a smoother transition to permanent housing.
Our Locations & Licensing
OHI offers community residence services at multiple locations throughout the greater Bangor area. Support intensity and specialized focus vary by location to meet the diverse needs of the people we serve. All OHI residences are fully licensed under both Maine State Mental Health requirements, and services are authorized through the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adult Mental Health Services.
Our Commitment
Since 1979, OHI has been one of Maine's most experienced providers of community-based mental health support. We understand that recovery is not linear—and that having a safe, supported place to land can make all the difference in someone's journey toward a full and independent life.
