Asylum Seeker Assistance
The Asylum Seeker Assistance Program (ASAP) at Hope House is open to any asylum seeker who needs help accessing the following services:
Work Permit Assistance
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11am to 3pm
Contact Bernard
bernard@hopeacts.org
207-208-6838
(call/text/whatsapp)
Housing Search and Support
Tuesdays 11am - 3pm, and Fridays by appointment
Contact Rod
rod@hopeacts.org
207-841-1273
(call/text/whatsapp)
Other Walk-In Services*
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11am to 3pm
Contact Alice
alice@hopeacts.org
207-613-5052 (call/text/whatsapp)
* Examples of other services at Hope House include troubleshooting with immigration and state agencies on a wide range of issues such as address changes, assistance accessing DHHS benefits (SNAP, MaineCare, TANF), Free Care applications, and understanding bills and other mail.
Same mission, same services - just a new address for now
August 2025: Hope Acts has relocated to the YMCA at 70 Forest Avenue, Portland, while our service hub and transitional housing are fully renovated to help us better serve our clients. We'll welcome clients at our temporary home inside the YMCA for about 9 months. Programs and services will continue at the YMCA. The work permit clinic at the library is not affected by our move. Staff contact info is unchanged.