Maine Immigration Refugee Services – Educating and empowering Maine immigrant and refugee youth and their families

MEIRS Maine Immigration and Refugee Services, Lewiston Maine

MEIRS unites immigrants and refugees with their new Maine communities by providing the skills, support, engagement, and opportunities they need to become self-sufficient while helping them maintain their cultural identities.

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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

MEIRS helps refugees from all parts of the world from the moment they arrive at the airport in Maine until they are well on their way to self-sufficiency. Learn more about refugees and how you can help them!

WHOLE FAMILY SERVICES

In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, MEIRS’s Whole Family Services program provides adults and children with the tools they need to set goals together, create plans and achieve those goals. Learn more or sign up for Whole Family Services!

IMMIGRATION-RELATED SERVICES

As a Department of Justice accredited organization with an in-house accredited representative, MEIRS helps file asylum claims and represents asylum seekers in immigration court. MEIRS staff members also teach ESL and naturalization classes. Learn more about our work!

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Many immigrants and refugees have experienced deeply traumatic events that continue to affect them. MEIRS’ Behavioral Health Services, which are designed to specifically assist this population, include outpatient therapy, adult and child case management, and additional services. Learn more or complete a referral!

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Programs offered by MEIRS, Maine Immigration and Refugee Services

MEIRS has been serving immigrant youth since 2008 through athletic programs, afterschool homework assistance, and summer enrichment and recreation. Our newest program matches new refugee youth with mentors to assist them academically and culturally. Learn more about our program or how you can become a mentor!