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Introduction Direct Service Resources Diversity Issues Informational Resources Appendices
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SexualityFalmouth Family and Friends
of Gays and Lesbians Services: Support groups for family and friends of gays and lesbians. Speakers, video programs, and panel discussions. Referral, advocacy, peer counseling, legal assistance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma. Support group meetings vary in format and may include speakers, issue discussion, special topics, fun, and family nights. Opportunity for fathers to receive individual monthly community support. Outright
Services: Opportunities for socialization, information and referral, emotional support educational workshops, and recreation in a safe environment for lesbian, gay bisexual, or transsexual persons questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Open to persons 22 years old or younger. Strict confidentiality maintained. No alcohol or drugs allowed. Parents,
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Services: PFLAG promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons and their families and friends through support groups and community education and dialogue. Ethnic, Religious and Cultural DiversityDeaf Services and
Multicultural Diversity Service: View the website of a resource guide that contains available services www.maine.gov/dhhs/cbhs/mhservices/MulticulturalResource/Contents.html Center for Cultural
Exchange Services: The Center for Cultural Exchange serves as a community center for the expression of ethnic traditions and contemporary performance. Hosting over 200 events per year, the Center is among the most active public presenters of ethnic heritage in New England. Jewish Community
Alliance of Southern Maine Services: Social, cultural, recreational, and educational programs for all ages. Maine Families with
Children from Asia Services: Support and information for families who have adopted children from an Asian country. Office of Multilingual
and Multicultural Programs Services: Initial assessment and placement of all Portland students who are English language learners, parent outreach, Multilingual Resource Library, theater project for elementary level language enhancement.
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