Onward Transitions
S. Portland, ME

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Introducing Onward Transitions

Onward Transitions is a comprehensive, non-residential independent living service that supports young adults, ages 18-27 living independently in the neighborhood of their choice in Portland, Maine. Onward Transitions is part of an incredible network of providers in the Portland area. We are not a specialized recovery program, nor are we designed for those requiring acute care. We practice generalized living skills and provide meals, a safe community, therapy and support, career and vocational coaching, apartment monitoring and visitation, social activities, community outreach, and 24-hour on-call.

Through our evidence-based relationship model we connect young adults to an actual "hand-shake" network, and to a face-to-face community. We live independently, share a neighborhood philosophy, connect with a vibrant social community, practice communicating effectively, demonstrate a solid work ethic, and build developmental relationships over time: over our dinner table nightly, and with family and friends at school, work, and at play in the city of Portland, Maine.

Co-founders Margie Lannon (Business Development), Darrell Fraize (Clinical Director) and Tracy Bailey (Executive Director) bring a combined 70 years of experience to the emerging adults enrolling in the service.

We believe that each of us is constantly launching life onward, one deliberate decision at a time.

We believe our neighborhood network helps our members guide those decisions in real time, with an eye over the shoulder, and a realistic understanding of what it takes to engage productively in a community.