New Beginnings partners with youth to create lasting change so all youth have a safe place to live and opportunities to grow.
Serving runaway and homeless youth and their families since 1980.
Whether a young person is facing a night on the streets for the very first time or has been surviving on their own for years, we can help. Get Help NowMake a DonationEach year, New Beginnings provides hundreds of youth from across Maine with opportunities for the safety, connection, and growth that all young people need to thrive.
Safety
New Beginnings’ 24-hour emergency shelter, supportive housing, and outreach team help youth from throughout Maine find safety off the streets.
Connection
Our staff welcome and build trust with youth, encouraging them to engage in family mediation, case management, or counseling when they are ready.
Growth
Youth find the caring support they need to develop life skills in our transitional living programs, educational support, youth action board, and prevention services.
Our Programs
Our services are designed to prevent young people from becoming homeless, support struggling families, help youth get off the streets, and provide an essential “safety net” for young people in Maine who are at risk of homelessness. Based in Lewiston, New Beginnings has program sites in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Kennebec counties for adolescents and young adults from across Maine who don’t have stable family support.Do You Need Help?
Click here or call our 24-hour help line:
(207) 795-4070
Recent News from New Beginnings
Summer 2023 New Beginnings News!
Welcome to our Summer 2023 New Beginnings Newsletter It has been such a soggy start to the summer, we hope you’re finding ways to enjoy Maine despite the wet weather! In case you missed it, in this issue you can read about the Voices of Youth panel at our 2023 Annual Celebration. Continue reading to learn about […]
2023 Annual Celebration
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 2023 Annual Celebration! It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, uplifting stories, and smiles. A huge THANK YOU as well to our Sponsors: Event Sponsor: Norway Savings Bank Gold Sponsors: Androscoggin Bank,...
New Hours for Lewiston Drop-In Center
The Street Outreach Program is proud to announce that the Lewiston Drop-In Center is now open 7 days per week from 10:00AM-5:00PM, and will be serving both breakfast and lunch daily!