Providing housing with support services is critical—especially when demand is rising for programs with treatment resources for substance use disorder and other behavioral health issues.

An Avesta Housing project designed to serve residents ages 55 and older, Seavey Crossing will offer safe, high-quality homes with on-site amenities like a community room, kitchen space, and a cozy electric fireplace sitting area.

On five acres adjacent to Thompson Lake in Oxford, the Caleb Group will transform a former woolen mill into 77 apartments for seniors, including 21 accessible units.

Not too long ago, officials called for demolishing the former Strafford County Courthouse, a local landmark in downtown Dover, New Hampshire. Built in 1889, it was noted for its Romanesque Revival architecture, with high ceilings, large windows, ornate woodwork, and several vaults. But more than 130 years later, it stood empty and abandoned.

An ambitious $35 million project, the Head of Falls Village in downtown Waterville will become a cornerstone of the city’s revitalization efforts. The project’s 63 housing units include 18 workforce housing units through MaineHousing’s Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program.

Hawa Ali, also known as Eve, is a dedicated community organizer focused on housing and social justice. Born in Djibouti, she speaks French, Somali, English, and Arabic. After immigrating to Maine, she canvassed for grassroots campaigns, worked as a paralegal, and provided direct support for adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges.