Reclaim Your Independence
Reach out to find safety, support, and the path to healing.
We provide safety, housing, and recovery support for survivors of human trafficking, trauma, or incarceration. Our free and low-cost community-based services promote healing, stability, and growth for individuals and their families across Maine.
“You showed me I am not my past. I’ve built a new life full of dignity and purpose.”
– Shelly, survivor and former CourageLIVES client
Transition Services for Individuals and Their Families
Our comprehensive community-based programs give survivors and their families support to thrive.
Basic Needs, Hygiene & Tattoo Modification
Access food, clothing, toiletries, infant and pet items, laundry, showers, fuel assistance, tattoo modification, and community meals to meet your basic needs with dignity.
Transportation, Housing & Employment Support
We can help you find safe transitional housing, education and job assistance, and transportation support to help you build stability and independence on your terms.
Case Management, Counseling & Referrals
Receive personalized case management, mental and behavioral health counseling, and referrals to trusted programs and resources for ongoing support.
Your generous gift will change a life.
Your donation today benefits the Saint Andre Home family of programs, providing life-changing services to anyone impacted by human trafficking, trauma, or incarceration.
When you give, you help Mainers in transition access the resources they need and a community that believes in their future.
Together, we can ensure that everyone who turns to Saint Andre Home has a safe place to begin again.
“I don’t know if I would be alive if I hadn’t gone there. I will never forget what they did for me.”
– Rhianna, survivor and former Esther Residence client
Rooted in Legacy
Two Branches, One Mission
Founded by the Good Shepherd Sisters, Saint Andre Home and Esther Residence share a long legacy of compassionate care in Maine.
In 2025, Esther Residence joined Saint Andre Home—bringing these two branches together under one mission.
Alongside our CourageLIVES program, we are expanding access to safety, healing, and stability for individuals across Maine.
Supportive housing services at Esther Residence are currently paused as we prepare for a thoughtful relaunch to welcome new residents.
Steps for Getting Help
1
Reach out for support
Call or email us. You’ll be met with compassion, not judgment. Your relationship to support starts here.
2
Create your personalized plan
We’ll listen and work with you to design a plan that promotes your safety and well-being and fits your unique needs.
3
Access services and support
From counseling to housing and basic needs, everything we offer is free or low-cost.
We’re here when you are ready.
If you have experienced trafficking, trauma, or incarceration, you deserve safety, dignity, and a fresh start.
Through our family of programs, Maine-based Saint Andre Home offers free or low-cost trauma-informed support tailored to your needs.
Our CourageLIVES programs offers confidential services such as case management, mental and behavioral health counseling, tattoo modification, and connections to trusted resources for ongoing care.
We also provide everyday essentials like food, clothing, infant and pet supplies, toiletries, showers, laundry, fuel assistance, and community meals—along with access to education, employment support, and transportation to help you move forward.
For those seeking a more stable living environment, we help secure supportive housing in a safe setting at Esther Residence in Saco or through a community partner. (Note: Stays at Esther Residence are currently paused while we renovate the spaces.)
Our caring and experienced team will walk alongside you every step of the way—helping you build stability, regain independence, and create a life that is fully yours.