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Community Resources

The following programs and services may be helpful if you are experiencing challenges with affordability and/or access to food, transportation, utilities, housing, or safety. You can also call 211 Maine at any time for free and confidential assistance navigating services.

Food Resources

  • MDIH Help Yourself Shelves (Food Pantries) located at Community Health Center in Southwest Harbor, Cadillac Family Practice, Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center, Trenton Health Center, and Cooper Gilmore Health Center.
  • SNAP – Provides monthly benefits on an EBT card to help low-income individuals and families buy groceries.
    maine.gov/dhhs/ofi
    1-855-797-4357.
  • WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) – Offers healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant people, new parents, and children under 5.
    maine.gov/wic
    1-800-437-9300
  • Healthy Acadia – Find local food access programs, pantries, and nutrition support
    healthyacadia.org/need-help

Transportation Resources

  • Modivcare – Transportation service for MaineCare-covered medical appointments.
    1-855-608-5178
  • Island Connections – Free rides for older adults and people with disabilities in MDI communities.
    islandconnections.org
    207-288-4457
  • Friends in Action – Volunteer-based transportation in the Hancock County area.
    207-664-6016
  • Downeast Community Partners – Offers rides to medical and essential appointments.
    207-664-2424

Utility Resources

  • LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) – Provides financial support to help low-income households pay for heating costs. Applications are typically handled through local community action agencies. For Hancock and Washington counties, contact Downeast Community Partners:
    207-664-2424
  • HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) – Maine’s version of LIHEAP that assists qualifying households with fuel costs, energy crises, and energy-related home repairs. Also administered by Downeast Community Partners:
    207-664-2424
  • CMP Electricity Lifeline Program – A monthly discount on electric bills for eligible low-income CMP customers. Eligibility is typically linked to enrollment in programs such as SNAP, TANF, SSI, or HEAP.
    www.cmpco.com
    1-800-750-4000
  • CMP Arrearage Management Program (AMP) – Helps eligible customers with overdue balances reduce and eliminate their past-due amounts while making on-time payments. Requires enrollment in a payment arrangement and eligibility for HEAP. Contact CMP to apply.
    www.cmpco.com
    1-800-750-4000

Housing Resources

  • MaineHousing – Offers emergency rental assistance, housing vouchers, weatherization help, and affordable housing search tools.
    www.mainehousing.org
    1-800-452-4668
  • DHHS General Assistance Program – Helps with emergency housing costs for eligible individuals and families. Apply through your local town office or municipal welfare department.
  • National HUD Resource Locator – Search for HUD-supported affordable housing and public housing authorities.
    www.hud.gov/states/maine
  • Emmaus Homeless Shelter – Emergency shelter and transitional housing in Ellsworth.
    207-667-3962
  • H.O.M.E. Inc. – Housing, shelter, and transitional living programs in Orland.
    207-469-7961

Safety Resources

  • Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) – Offers 24/7 confidential support, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, and safety planning through local resource centers across Maine.
    1-866-834-HELP (4357)
  • Next Step Domestic Violence Project – 24/7 support for those experiencing domestic violence.
    1-800-315-5579
  • Adult Protective Services (APS) – Report abuse or neglect of older adults or dependent persons.
    1-800-624-8404

MDI Hospital

MDI Hospital
10 Wayman Lane
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207.288.5081

At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for you and your family through our hospital in Bar Harbor and a network of health centers across Mount Desert Island.