About MACSP

 As a service provider, MACSP is your voice, advocating on your behalf to the public and all levels of government. We actively listen to your concerns, inform you of critical developments, and connect you with essential resources to support your work.

The Maine Association for Community Service Providers (MACSP) is an association of organizations that provide supports and services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism, and Brain Injuries in Maine.

Our Mission

MACSP provides leadership on behalf of its member organizations and those they serve through advocacy, education, and collaborative working partnerships at all levels of government and throughout the community. We are focused on ensuring people with disabilities have the individualized educational and vocational supports and programs and the specialized services they may need to live full and meaningful lives in the community of their choice.

Our members are located in every county in Maine and employ thousands of people including direct support professionals, behavioral health professionals, licensed clinical professionals, administrative services, contractors, food services, and more. To find a community service provider near you, browse our member directory.

Our Core Values

Advocacy
At all levels of government, MACSP members are advocates for the staff and people we support.  We work to identify and build champions in the communities in which we live and work.

Integrity
MACSP members lead with integrity. We are accountable to each other for upholding best and promising practices to support the people we serve.  All MACSP members uphold the Quality Pledge.

Agility
MACSP members are able to move quickly to harness expertise and strategically deploy resources to address emerging issues, capitalize on opportunities, and respond to crises.

Collaboration
MACSP members foster a meaningful exchange of ideas and information among providers and allies and work to build bridges among all stakeholders and community members.

Data Driven
MACSP members collect, share, and analyze information as a provider community to identify and understand trends, and use data to develop policies that strengthen Maine’s Direct Support Professional Workforce and IDD services for children and adults.

Innovation
MACSP members actively seek out and share state and national expertise in IDD service provision through proactive communication, professional development workshops, training, and project initiatives.

Our Impact

We champion home and community-based services rooted in the fundamental belief that every person belongs—and contributes—to the fabric of their community.

We foster a powerful network of providers who come together to share knowledge, talent, and resources—driven by a shared commitment to innovation, dignity, and equity in service delivery.

We stand firm in our support of personal choice—fighting for every individual’s right to decide where to live, who to live and connect with, and how to pursue their dreams, goals, and everyday joys.

And we advocate relentlessly for fair, sustainable reimbursement that reflects the true value of inclusive, community-based care—ensuring providers have what they need to deliver exceptional support and help people thrive.