Need Help?

Whether you're looking for food, recovery support, housing assistance, or other health resources, we're here to help. Explore the options below to connect with free or low-cost services.

Need Help Right Away?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or facing a health emergency, please ☎️ CALL 911.

• I need to connect with a Recovery Coach. Necesito ponerme en contacto con un orientador especializado en la recuperación del consumo de sustancias.

• I need food today. Find a food pantry or food distribution site near me. | Encontrar una despensa o un centro de distribución de alimentos cerca de mi.

• I need a safe, warm place to stay overnight. (Seasonal Overnight Warming Center: mid-November through April) |Necesito un lugar seguro y cálido donde pasar la noche. (Centro de acogida nocturno de temporada: desde mediados de noviembre hasta abril).

External Links

• 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 ☎️ CALL 📲 TEXT 💬 CHAT Available toll free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• The Maine Crisis Line (988 Maine)   1-888-568-1112 ☎️ CALL 📲 TEXT 💬 CHAT Available toll free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Poison Control Center (Northern New England) 1-800-222-1222 ☎️ CALL (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay)

• I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.

Additional Resources

Recovery & Substance Use Support

• Downeast Resource Guide 2024-2025 (click to print/view PDF) - A community resource directory covering Hancock and Washington counties, Maine.

• I want to connect with a Peer Support Specialist.

• I would like to apply for Safe Harbor Recovery Home in Machias.

• I’m looking for a recovery treatment program. Can Downeast Project HOPE help me?

• I am pregnant or recently had a baby and I’m struggling with substance use. I could use some support.

• I am looking for overdose prevention supplies or including naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, or Deterra medication disposal pouches.

• Maine Quit Link: Resources for Quitting Tobacco (External link) you can also CALL ☎️ 1-800-QUIT-NOW

• I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.

Food & Nutrition | Acceso a Alimentos

• Find my local farmers' market.

• MDI Produce Exchange — Donate or receive fresh garden produce (seasonal).

• Maine Senior FarmShare (external link) income-eligible Maine seniors or disabled adults can receive $50 worth of credit to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut herbs, and raw honey at select local farms and farmers’ markets. Annual enrollment required.

• I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.

One-on-One Resource Navigation Supports

• I want help finding permanent housing.

• I’ve received a cancer diagnosis and want to connect with a Cancer Patient Navigator (Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center - external link)

• I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.

Emergency Financial Assistance with Necessary Expenses

• neighbor4neighbor Fund Open Hancock or Washington County, Maine residents ages 60 years and better only).

• You’ve Got a Friend Fund (YGAF) Open to Hancock County, Maine residents only. Before applying for assistance through YGAF, please review the application guidelines and FAQs, HERE.

• I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.

Health and Wellness Supports

• I am at high risk for severe symptoms from respiratory illness. I would like a pulse oximeter.

• I am at high risk for severe symptoms from respiratory illness. I would like N95/KN95 Face Masks.

• I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.

Additional Community Resources

• Downeast Resource Guide 2024-2025 (PDF) - A community resource directory covering Hancock and Washington counties, Maine.

• Washington County Youth Resource Guide (Connection Initiative - external link)

• 211 Maine: statewide directory of community health resources (external link). You can also  ☎️ CALL 211, or TEXT your zip code to 📲 898-211 to access the directory.

• Maine Intentional Peer Support Warm Line ((External - for non-crisis situations)  ☎️ CALL 1-866-771-9276 or 711 (Maine Relay). Available toll free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or facing a health emergency, please ☎️ CALL 911.

• Adult Protective Services ☎️ CALL 1-800-624-8404 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay) If you are concerned about an adult living with a disability or medical condition who is dependent on others (age 18 and over) and may be in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation call this 24-hour hotline to speak to an adult protective services specialist. Calls may be made anonymously. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or facing a health emergency, please ☎️ CALL 911.

• Child Protective Services  ☎️ CALL 1-800-452-1999 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay). If you are concerned about child neglect or abuse, call this 24-hour hotline to speak to a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or facing a health emergency, please ☎️ CALL 911.

• Maine Domestic Violence Helpline ☎️ CALL 1-866-834-HELP (4357) Deaf or Hard of Hearing: ☎️ CALL 1-800-437-1220. Connect with advocates for information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or facing a health emergency, please ☎️ CALL 911.

• Wabanaki Women’s Coalition: 207-763-3478

• Indian Township Passamaquoddy Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy Center 207-214-1917

• Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations 1-877-853-2613

• Sexual Assault Helpline ☎️ CALL 1-800-871-7741 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay). If you or someone else is in immediate danger or facing a health emergency, please ☎️ CALL 911.I’m looking for help with something that’s not listed here.