Need help? Quick Links:

Food Access | Acceso a Alimentos

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

• Find my local farmers’ market.

• MDI Produce Exchange - a community space where people can donate excess farm and garden produce or take home fresh food as needed, free of charge. (seasonal)

Community Resource Navigaton, Recovery Supports, Overdose Prevention Tools

• I am looking for a recovery coach.

• I want to connect with a Peer Support Specialist.

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

• I would like to apply for Safe Harbor, the recovery residence in Machias.

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

• Downeast Resource Guide 2024-2025 (PDF)

• I am looking for overdose prevention and/or safe medication disposal tools, such as naloxone (Narcan), Deterra medicine disposal pouches, or Fentanyl test strips.

Emergency Housing Supports

• I am looking for a safe and warm place to stay overnight. (seasonal - November 21, 2025 - April 30, 2026)

• I would like housing navigation assistance.

Cancer Screening, Support, and Navigation

• I’ve received a cancer diagnosis and want to connect with a Cancer Patient Navigator (external link)

• I need help paying for colorectal cancer screening (Colorectal Cancer Screening Support Fund Application)

Additional Health and Wellness Supports

• Washington County Youth Resource Guide (external link)

• I would like to apply for assistance with necessary expenses through the neighbor4neighbor Fund (Hancock or Washington County, Maine residents ages 60 years and better only).

• I would like to apply for assistance with necessary expenses through the You’ve Got a Friend Fund (Hancock County, Maine residents only).

• I am at high risk for severe symptoms from respiratory illness:

  • I would like a pulse oximeter.

  • I would like N95/KN95 Face Masks.

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

More Community Resources (External Links)

• 211 Maine: statewide directory of community health resources (you can also call 211, or text your zip code to 898-211)

• Maine Quit Link: Resources for Quitting Tobacco (you can also call 1-800-QUIT-NOW)

If you are facing a health emergency, please dial 911.