Creative Works

Programs: Residential services provide support for individuals with disabilities in the individuals' home or in cw residences, and range from 24-hour support to just a few hours each week. Residental services assist with social skills, community access, health and safety, household maintenance, self-advocacy, and many other needs in order to provide the most comprehensive and therapeutic support possible.

community day services enable people with developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life and to increase their self-reliance through activities that are enriching, meaningful and goal-oriented. Day services are designed to maximize an individual's ability to manage everyday life activities in communities rich with resources. A variety of skill-building options are offered, in addition to readiness skills, volunteer opportunities, and means of artistic expression, all based upon individual needs.

maine woodworks is a social enterprise of creative works that employs an integrated workforce consisting of people with and without disabilities. All employees earn a competitive wage and work in an environment that fosters both the development and mastery of various furniture-making skills and independence within their work environment. Our wood shop produces bench-crafted, cottage-style furniture built with renewable north american hardwoods and environmentally friendly finishes. Our colorful line of furniture is sold throughout the united states, and proceeds from sales are used to further the social mission of creative works.

the creative works shared living program provides an option for individuals not yet ready for the challenges of independent living, yet who are seeking a less intensive enviroment than 24-hour residential service programs. In the shared living model, a host provider opens his or her home to an individual program participant, offering a safe, compassionate environment in which the participant can experience community interaction within the security of familial support. The program provides an effective support system that offers an individual the opportunity to enhance essential life skills and increase self-esteem while also promoting social interaction and access to local resources. The brain injury program provides the residential support necessary for people with a bi to regain life skills. In addition, creative works certified brain injury care coordinators are fully prepared to respond to immediate and long-term care needs, monitoring the health, welfare and safety of the individual and provide centralized resources for information and referrals. Creative works employment services offer people with disabilities access to jobs in industries that meet their skills and interests. Creative works helps job seekers focus their goals and prepare for their job search by providing assistance with career planning, career exploration, job readiness training, resume development and interview practice. Creative works is one of the first organizations in the country to develop an innovative social enterprise model that provides adults with developmental disabilities valuable training and competitive employment. Yes art works, cultivation works, maine woodworks and culinary works are unique programs that help individuals develop skills, accrue valuable experience and earn much-needed income, increasing their independence, self-esteem and well-being, while enhancing their participation in the community. Independent living services are designed to maximize independence by providing support in an individual's home that is tailored to meet their needs. Services include assistance with household skills, personal care, and planning daily life activities. Highly trained direct service providers can help individuals connect with the community, build relationships, improve budgeting, access public transportation, and plan meals, among an array of other everyday tasks, based entirely upon an individual's needs.