Bangor, Scarborough disability service providers agree to merge
Two of Maine’s service providers for people with disabilities may soon be one.
The Morrison Center, headquartered in Scarborough, and UCP of Maine, based in Bangor, have agreed to merge, the nonprofits said Thursday. A joint news release did not disclose terms or say what the combined entity will be called.
The merger must receive regulatory approvals but is expected to be complete in the spring.
Both institutions were founded in the early 1950s and initially focused on assisting people with cerebral palsy. In fact, UCP’s name was once United Cerebral Palsy, and Morrison was once known as UCP of Southern Maine.
Today, the two providers help adults and children with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities, including not only CP but head injuries, genetic disorders, autism and more. Both Morrison and UCP of Maine offer a range of services, such as residential care, outpatient therapy and case management.
The merger is not expected to result in staff cuts, according to the news release. It’s not clear how many employees Morrison has; UCP of Maine has nearly 250 workers, according its website.
Mark Ryder, Morrison executive director, said, “Both of our organizations and boards of directors are very excited about this merger. We have a similar history and provide services in two very different geographic regions, and it will be of tremendous benefit to be able to tap into state-wide xpertise and collaboration.”
Scott Tash, chief executive officer of UCP of Maine, said, “Neither organization is coming at this from a position of weakness. Instead, we are both strong, and are committed to best practices when it comes to providing essential services to children and adults.”
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