Three Maine Non-Profit I/DD & Behavioral Health Organizations To Merge

Three non-profit organizations in Maine that serve people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health needs signed a letter of intent to merge. The organizations are GMS, Uplift, and Independence Advocates of Maine. They seek to complete the merger by July 1, 2025.

After the merger closes, the emerging organization will adopt a new unified name, mission, and vision. It will adopt a unified corporate structure with shared governance and leadership. Staff from all three organizations will be engaged throughout the transition process to nurture culture alignment. Full integration of services and operations is anticipated to take . . .