Community Services Central Maine

Since 1967, Creative Works has pioneered exceptional Community Services that provide community-based daytime activities for adults with disabilities and autism. What began as a grassroots venture serving just a few people has blossomed into a network of five locations throughout southern and central Maine that now serve over 200 people. Through our many years of growth, our mission remains the same: creating communities of inclusion.

Our two service locations in central Maine – Five County Community Services and Augusta Community Services – are places where people can come together to explore what makes them curious, develop avenues for self-expression and cultivate natural connections. Our locations are shared spaces full of rich resources like art studios, fully-equipped kitchens where delicious meals are prepared jointly, bountiful gardens, technology centers, and exercise rooms.

We offer an array of classes and opportunities for community involvement focused on capturing the unique, wide-ranging interests and goals of individuals supported. Our extensive curriculum is completely customizable: participants tailor a daily or weekly schedule of both on-site and off-site activities with the help of staff.

Each individual can sample from the full array of activities, and individually tailor a daily or weekly schedule of both on-site and off-site activities. New choices are developed frequently, based on participant feedback. If desired classes or community activities aren’t yet offered, we develop them based on interest and we hold quarterly forums where folks have the opportunity to give feedback on services and direct decision-making. For example, we now offer an Outdoor Exploration module for those who want to experience some of the great gifts of outdoor life in Maine—hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and rock wall climbing, to name just a few. For those who wish to give back to their communities, there are many volunteer opportunities, including work at animal shelters, Meals on Wheels, and other meaningful ways to engage. Participants work together and with qualified Direct Support Professionals to form a community of people who are daily pursuing their passions!

Community Services offer an extensive curriculum including:

• Community Discovery

• Nature Education and Outdoor Exploration

• Studio Arts (painting, charcoal drawing, woodworking, pottery, sewing, weaving, glasswork, mixed media)

• Cooking and Nutrition Classes

• Volunteering

• Exercise and Yoga Classes

• Computers and Technology (including Online Safety Education)

• Movies and Other Media

• Hobby Exploration

• Music Courses

• Communication Skill Building

• Math and Budgeting Development

• Cultivation and Gardening

• Career Exploration

• Men’s and Women’s Groups

Five County Community Services

Believe in the Journey

Located in the heart of Auburn, Five County Community Services (FCCS) has supported adults with physical and intellectual disabilities living in central Maine since 2007. Every participant who walks through our doors finds a sense of place, tools to cultivate skills and the opportunity to build a genuine community.

Our skilled, passionate staff are dedicated to encouraging each participant in making independent choices while also recognizing that teamwork helps people thrive. We offer an extensive selection of classes and activities designed to inspire individual and collective creativity. Participants guide every support they receive and can customize the curriculum to match their interests, desires and goals.

Whether learning how to make glass mosaics in our Studio Arts program, volunteering at a local charity, exploring the great outdoors, or preparing for a performance with other actors in our Drama group, there’s always something for everyone. In addition to our numerous unique courses, many members participate in regional and national Special Olympics events with the support of our staff. From track and field to swimming, basketball to equestrian, we support participants in following their athletic dreams.

At FCCS, we believe in the journey!

We are happy to provide tours! For more information, contact:

Haley Laflamme
Five County Community Services Team Leader
207.795.6737
hlaflam@beingcreativeworks.org

We are happy to provide tours! For more information, contact:

Crista DeBurra
Augusta Community Services Team Leader
207.480.1467
cdeburr@beingcreativeworks.org

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