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YCCAC - Fuel & Weatherization
6 Spruce St, Sanford, ME 04073
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for York County residents. Seasonal fuel payment covers oil, gas, electric, propane, wood, and coal. Free weatherization upgrades to reduce heating costs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- LIHEAP: household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income. Weatherization: income-eligible homeowners and renters in York County. No asset limit.
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Animal Welfare Society
46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Full-service animal welfare organization with adoption, low-cost veterinary clinic, pet food bank, and community programs. Their Barbara Bush Community Veterinary Clinic provides affordable vet care for income-qualifying pet owners.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (shelter); Vet clinic by appointment
- Who this helps
- Shelter and adoption open to the general public. Barbara Bush Community Veterinary Clinic services available to pet owners at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Pet food bank available to anyone in need.
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Biddeford Food Pantry
162 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Free food pantry providing fresh and shelf-stable food, paper goods, diapers, and pet food. No proof of residency or income required. Anyone in need is welcome.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Thu 9am-11am
- Who this helps
- Anyone in need. No ID, proof of residency, or income verification required.
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Bon Appetit Community Meal Program
19 Crescent St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Free sit-down dinner served Monday through Friday. Anyone from any area is welcome. No questions asked, no ID needed.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 4:30-5:30pm
- Who this helps
- Anyone. No restrictions, no questions asked.
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Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center
35 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Neighborhood center addressing housing and food insecurity. Free meals, showers, computer access, help obtaining IDs, and resource coordination. Partners with city to house unhoused individuals.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-11am (meals 9am-1pm)
- Who this helps
- Anyone in need. No ID or documentation required.
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Saco Food Pantry
67 Ocean Park Rd, Saco, ME 04072
Free food pantry serving Saco residents. Open weekday mornings with an additional evening session the first Tuesday of each month.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9-10:30am; 1st Tue 5-6:30pm
- Who this helps
- Saco residents. Must bring proof of residency (utility bill, lease).
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Sweetser Crisis Services - York County
50 Moody St, Saco, ME 04072
For crisis support in York County, call or text 988. Sweetser provides mobile crisis response. Its PromiseLine, (800) 434-3000, handles other service inquiries.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Crisis: 24/7. Office: Mon-Fri business hours
- Who this helps
- Anyone needing mental health support. Accepts MaineCare, sliding scale fees.
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City of Biddeford General Assistance
205 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005
City program providing emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and basic necessities for eligible Biddeford residents. Also has a social worker for unhoused residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri business hours (call for appointment)
- Who this helps
- Biddeford residents unable to meet basic necessities. Income and resource eligibility applies.
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MaineHealth Behavioral Health
2 Springbrook Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005
Full-service behavioral health center providing mental health counseling, crisis services, psychiatry, and substance use treatment for adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 8am-5pm, Tue-Wed 7am-7pm, Thu-Fri 8am-5pm
- Who this helps
- Open to adults seeking behavioral health or substance use treatment. Accepts most insurance plans including MaineCare and Medicare. Call 844-292-0111 for intake.
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Groups Recover Together
265 Main St, Ste 201, Biddeford, ME 04005
Outpatient addiction treatment specializing in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Provides Suboxone prescriptions, weekly group therapy, and physician check-ins to support long-term recovery.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 9am-7pm
- Who this helps
- Open to adults seeking treatment for opioid use disorder or drug addiction. Accepts all major insurance plans including MaineCare. Discounted self-pay rates available for uninsured patients.
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YCCAC Housing Services
357 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
HUD-certified housing counselors provide guidance on homeownership stability, foreclosure prevention, and home repair grants. Also assists with weatherization upgrades and connects residents to Section 8 and other housing programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Who this helps
- York County residents meeting income guidelines. Low-to-moderate income homeowners and renters are eligible for most programs.
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SaVida Health Biddeford
409 Alfred St, Unit 4, Biddeford, ME 04005
Outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol addiction. Prescribes Suboxone, Sublocade, and Vivitrol with integrated counseling, peer recovery coaching, and case management. Sliding scale for uninsured patients.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to adults seeking treatment for opioid or alcohol addiction. Sliding fee scale available for uninsured patients. Accepts MaineCare, Medicare, and most private insurance. Staff can help with insurance applications.
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York County Head Start - Biddeford
357 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Free early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 5 years from low-income families, including health screenings and family support.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri (center hours vary by classroom)
- Who this helps
- Families at or below the federal poverty level. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Foster children, children experiencing homelessness, and children receiving public assistance are automatically eligible.
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Nasson Health Care - Biddeford
357 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Community health center offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale. No one denied care based on ability to pay.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 8–6, Thu 8–6
- Who this helps
- Sliding fee scale based on family size and income. No patient denied care based on ability to pay.
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BSOOB Transit
13 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
Public bus service covering Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Scarborough. Express commuter bus to Portland available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Varies by route, check website
- Who this helps
- Open to the general public. Reduced fares for seniors and people with disabilities.
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YCCAC Transportation & The Wave
6 Spruce Street, Sanford, ME 04073
YCCAC offers regularly scheduled bus and van service throughout York County, including The Wave curb-to-curb service connecting Sanford, Biddeford, and Wells. Available for work, school, shopping, and medical appointments.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 6:00am-11:30pm (The Wave); office hours vary
- Who this helps
- Open to the general public throughout York County. Low-income riders may qualify for reduced fares.
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Southern Maine Agency on Aging
30 Barra Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005
The designated Area Agency on Aging for Cumberland and York counties. Provides Meals on Wheels, Medicare counseling, adult day programs, caregiver support, and connections to community services for older adults.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Who this helps
- Adults age 60 and older and their caregivers in Cumberland and York counties. Some programs have additional eligibility criteria. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
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Biddeford Adult Education
189 Alfred Street, 2nd Floor, Biddeford, ME 04005
Adult education center offering HiSET prep, ESL classes, healthcare training certificates, workforce skills programs, and enrichment courses in the Biddeford-Saco area.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to adults. Academic programs are free; some workforce programs may have fees.
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Biddeford Housing Authority
22 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Manages affordable public housing and Section 8 rental assistance for low-income residents in Biddeford. Serves individuals, families, and seniors.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
- Who this helps
- Low-income individuals and families. Income limits apply. Waitlists may be in effect.
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Biddeford Community Recovery Center
Biddeford, ME 04005
Peer-led recovery center offering support groups, recovery coaching, and community for people in or seeking addiction recovery. Free and open to all.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call or visit website for hours
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone affected by substance use disorder, at any stage of recovery.
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Southern Maine Health Care (MaineHealth)
1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005
Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency department serving Biddeford, Saco, and surrounding York County communities. Part of the MaineHealth network.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- ER open 24/7
- Who this helps
- Open to all. Emergency department treats all patients regardless of ability to pay. Financial assistance programs available.
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YCCAC Head Start Biddeford
2 Stone St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Free Head Start preschool program for income-eligible children ages 3-5 in the Biddeford area. Provides early education, meals, and comprehensive family services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri during school year
- Who this helps
- Children ages 3-5 from families at or below the federal poverty level. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or receiving TANF are automatically eligible.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Dental - Biddeford
57 Barra Road, Suite 3, Biddeford, ME 04005
Nonprofit dental clinic serving York County residents including those on MaineCare and uninsured patients. Sliding fee scale based on income. Eight dental operatories providing comprehensive dental care.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all patients. Sliding fee scale for uninsured. Accepts MaineCare and most insurance.
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