Maine Seacoast Mission

The Youth Development Programs, which includes The "EdGE" after-school program, helps children in grades K through twelve to gain the skills they need to succeed as students and to build their character and confidence through multi-site in-school, after- school and summer programs. The goal is youth development and family support. Approximately 830 students participate annually.

Island Outreach and Island Health Services provide pastoral counseling, worship services, recreation activities, fellowship gatherings, middle school student activities and health services to residents of off-shore islands of Mid-Coast and Downeast Maine by the Island Services staff. The Island Outreach staff also coordinates the publication of the "Island Reader", an annual collection of writings and art by island residents. Financial grants are provided by the Mission to organizations localed in island communities. The grants totaled $10,000 during the year ended June 30, 2024.The Mission's Island Health Services Registered Nurse (RN) and staff provide personal health visitations and access to educational and health screening clinics to island residents. The RN is able to connect island residents with health providers on the mainland thru the use of the Mission's "telemedicine" equipment. Telemedicine enables healthcare facilities to provide clinical services to island patients through the use of highly technical telecommunication equipment provided by the Mission and with the assistance of the Mission's RN. During the year ended June 30, 2024 $4,000 in grants were paid for Island Health - telemed to Swans Island. The Island Outreach and Island Health Services staff are able to reach these islands thru the services of the Mission's "Sunbeam V" - a 74-foot vessel - and its three-member crew.