MOCO - Motivational Services

MOCO - Motivational Services MOCO operates 24/7 PNMI group homes and supervised apartment programs for persons recovering from severe mental illness.

We also operate the LINC Peer Support Center and oversee Peer Services at Riverview Psychiatric Center. Since 1976, MOCO has assisted adults recovering from significant mental illness living in the cities and towns of Kennebec County in Central Maine. We help people meet their basic need for improving the quality of their lives by providing opportunities for safe and affordable housing, opportunit

ies to pursue employment and education, whole health care management, care coordination and on-going assessment, personal avocation and recreation connections, and development and maintenance of natural support relationships in a community within Kennebec County

Motivational Services is a not-for-profit corporation which conforms to the rules and regulations of the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).

MOCO is excited to announce the Elwyn McArthur has been promoted to Peer Support Supervisor at RPC! Elwyn has been outst...
03/20/2026

MOCO is excited to announce the Elwyn McArthur has been promoted to Peer Support Supervisor at RPC! Elwyn has been outstanding in his role in peer support for the last seven years, and has made such a positive impact of the lives of so many persons needing his reassuring and empathetic manner of caring. This promotion could not be more fitting. Congratulations Elwyn!!

“Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows…” MOCO residents and staff enjoyed food, games, and Karaoke d...
02/13/2026

“Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows…” MOCO residents and staff enjoyed food, games, and Karaoke during today's Fun Friday, with the feeling of anticipation that “Lies the seed that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes the rose”.

MOCO is proud to recognize the one and only Thomas Poulson for his 20 years of service and support to peers. Today he wa...
01/23/2026

MOCO is proud to recognize the one and only Thomas Poulson for his 20 years of service and support to peers. Today he was embraced by his colleagues at MOCO and OPS to mark the occasion. Unfortunately, Alicia Hafford, who planned and organized the event was unable to attend. Bobby-Jo Bechard presented Thomas with a plaque with the following inscription:

“Your dedication to the people you support
has always come from the heart.
Your kindness, compassion, and patience
have made a lasting difference in countless lives.
You show up every day with integrity and care,
inspiring our team and carrying us through.
Thank you for 20 years of meaningful work.”

Congratulations to you Tom, you are an inspiration to us all!!

We may be a little late in posting, but it’s never too late to recognize Christmas time creativity! MOCO congratulates t...
01/15/2026

We may be a little late in posting, but it’s never too late to recognize Christmas time creativity! MOCO congratulates the residents and staff of Stone Street Apartments for their creativity and winning the 2025 Christmas Tree Contest. Not even the Grinch could steal their enthusiasm! 🙂

Wishing all MOCO residents, members, and staff a joyful Christmas holiday and happy new year in 2026, and the same to ou...
12/19/2025

Wishing all MOCO residents, members, and staff a joyful Christmas holiday and happy new year in 2026, and the same to our colleagues at OBH, RPC, and RPC OPS.

MOCO conducted a Letters Against Isolation event, and we exceeded our agency’s pledge by making 419 cards!Western Ave we...
12/12/2025

MOCO conducted a Letters Against Isolation event, and we exceeded our agency’s pledge by making 419 cards!

Western Ave went above and beyond, making 151 cards with 100% participation amongst all staff and residents. The fact that the dining room table was transformed into a card making station and that everyone got involved was truly heartwarming. The program showed amazing things that happen when people work together. One of the Western residents who normally avoids group activities became immersed in the project, which brought immense pride. That resident created dozens of cards. This shows us that you never know what is going to motivate someone and get them involved. For creating the highest number of cards, Western Ave will be given a pizza party!!

Other MOCO programs that participated in making the event so successful:

Pleasant Street contributed 78!
Stone Street Group Home contributed 73!
Sunrise contributed 53!
Stone Street Apartments contributed 26!
Middle Street contributed 14!
Green Street contributed 14!

Thanks everyone!!

With our 50th anniversary rapidly approaching in July, you can bet Abraham and Makayla will be appearing in MOCO has Tal...
12/06/2025

With our 50th anniversary rapidly approaching in July, you can bet Abraham and Makayla will be appearing in MOCO has Talent 2026!

MOCO residents enjoyed a brunch featuring delicious pumpkin waffles and blueberry pancakes, while listening and dancing ...
12/05/2025

MOCO residents enjoyed a brunch featuring delicious pumpkin waffles and blueberry pancakes, while listening and dancing to the music performance of Abraham Stevens and Adrien Tourtelotte. The room felt electric when the duo cranked out Suspicious Minds by Elvis! Thanks everyone who played a role in making the event happen!

With the threat of SNAP benefits not being available for our residents residing in supervised apartments, MOCO staff res...
11/10/2025

With the threat of SNAP benefits not being available for our residents residing in supervised apartments, MOCO staff responded to an emergency food drive conceived of and spearheaded by our Community Coordinator, Makayla Dickens. Fortunately, the SNAP crisis appears to be resolved for now, but KUDOS to Makayla and the MOCO Team for stepping up assuring that resident needs will be met.

It was a fun filled Thursday afternoon for the annual MOCO MASH & Trunk or Treat! Thanks to all the program staff and re...
10/17/2025

It was a fun filled Thursday afternoon for the annual MOCO MASH & Trunk or Treat! Thanks to all the program staff and residents who participated. This year Sunrise Program took top trunk award for the most creative van design theme, called JURASSIC TRUNK! Well done Sunrise! Team 57 took second place with a unique Inside Out inspired MOCO CORE MEMORIES theme, that also featured an appearance by Bing-B**g with the wagon. Fortunately in this version Bing B**g had a happier ending.🙂

David and Shawn are proud to introduce “MOCY”, the latest addition to the MOCO fleet! Equipped with all AWD, and ready t...
10/10/2025

David and Shawn are proud to introduce “MOCY”, the latest addition to the MOCO fleet! Equipped with all AWD, and ready to meet any program need. Long may you run!

10/10/2025

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Augusta, ME
04330

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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