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  • Clinics & health centersDental care

    Oasis Free Clinics

    331 Maine St, Suite 4, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Free medical, mental health, vision, and dental care for uninsured adults in southern midcoast Maine. Provides comprehensive primary care, eye exams, specialty referrals, dental hygiene, x-rays, and restorations.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm (by appointment)
    Who this helps
    Adults 18-64 with no health insurance and income below 200% of the federal poverty level. Must live in Brunswick, Freeport, Durham, Harpswell and the Islands, or Sagadahoc County.

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  • Shelters & adoption

    Midcoast Humane

    5 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Nonprofit animal shelter serving 39 municipalities throughout Midcoast Maine. Helps over 4,000 animals each year with adoption, veterinary care, and community programs.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Daily 11am-3pm (closed Wednesdays)
    Who this helps
    Open to the public. Adoption applications reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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  • PantryMeals

    Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program

    12 Tenney Way, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Comprehensive hunger relief organization serving the Brunswick-Topsham area with a food pantry, soup kitchen, and grocery delivery. Provides free food to anyone in need without proof of income.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Food Pantry: Tue 12-6pm, Wed & Fri 12-3pm, Sat 1-4pm. Soup Kitchen: Tue/Wed/Fri 11am-12:30pm, Sat 12-1:30pm
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in need. No income verification or ID required for food pantry visits.

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  • Job training

    Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc.

    14 Maine Street, Box 2, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Nonprofit workforce development agency serving Maine's six coastal counties. Provides career planning, job training funding, barrier removal, and connection to employment opportunities.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call for appointment
    Who this helps
    Job seekers in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox counties. Priority given to dislocated workers and those with barriers to employment.

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  • Community Development & Business Financing

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)

    30 Federal Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Community development financial institution helping grow good jobs and sustainable enterprises in Maine. Provides business financing, workforce development, and policy solutions.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri, call for appointment
    Who this helps
    Maine entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals seeking economic development assistance. Focus on underserved communities.

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  • Counseling & care

    Sweetser - Brunswick Hope & Healing Center

    329 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offering integrated mental health and substance use services for Cumberland County and Midcoast Maine, including Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call PromiseLine for hours: 1-800-434-3000
    Who this helps
    Open to adults, adolescents, and children. Accepts MaineCare, Medicare, private insurance, and sliding scale fees.

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  • Rides to arrange

    People Plus Volunteer Transportation Network

    35 Union St, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Free volunteer driver program providing up to four rides per month for seniors and disabled residents of Brunswick, Harpswell, and Topsham who are unable to drive.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (rides by appointment, 3 business days advance notice)
    Who this helps
    Seniors and disabled residents of Brunswick, Harpswell, or Topsham who are unable to drive. Up to four rides per month.

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  • Rental help

    Brunswick Housing Authority

    12 Stone Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Public housing and Section 8 vouchers for Brunswick and Topsham residents.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Who this helps
    Low-income Brunswick/Topsham residents.

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  • Shelters

    Tedford Housing

    65 Thomas Point Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Emergency shelter for adults and families in the Midcoast region. Transitional housing, case management, and community support. Call ext. 104 for bed availability.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Office: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Shelter 24/7
    Who this helps
    Adults and families experiencing homelessness.

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  • Job search & advice

    Maine CareerCenter - Brunswick

    29 Sewall Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Free employment services for the Southern Midcoast/Bath-Brunswick area.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Open to all.

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  • Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)

    30 Federal Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Maine's largest CDFI providing affordable business loans, first-time homebuyer education, housing counseling, and specialized lending including Riba-Free (Islamic financing) and solar loans.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri, call for hours
    Who this helps
    Small businesses, entrepreneurs, first-time homebuyers. Varies by program.

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  • Daily living & access

    Independence Association

    3 Industrial Parkway, Suite 1, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Supports approximately 330 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or autism in the midcoast region with community-based employment, residential services, day programs, and the Spindleworks Art Centers.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact for hours
    Who this helps
    Children and adults with intellectual disabilities or autism in the midcoast area.

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  • Housing & transition

    Volunteers of America Northern New England - Veterans Services

    14 Maine Street, Suite 100, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Provides transitional housing and comprehensive support services for homeless male veterans through the Veterans Career House. Includes case management, therapy, career development, and permanent housing placement.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact for details
    Who this helps
    Male veterans with honorable or general under honorable discharge who are experiencing homelessness.

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  • Counseling & care

    Mid Coast Hospital Behavioral Health

    123 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services including addiction psychiatry. Located within Mid Coast Hospital with full medical support available.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM; inpatient 24/7
    Who this helps
    Adults experiencing mental health crises, psychiatric conditions, or substance use disorders. Insurance and MaineCare accepted.

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  • Hospital & Emergency Room

    Mid Coast Hospital Emergency Department

    123 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency department serving the Brunswick and midcoast region. Part of the MaineHealth system.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    ER open 24/7
    Who this helps
    Open to all. Emergency care cannot be denied regardless of ability to pay.

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  • Clothing

    The Gathering Place

    5 Tenney Way, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Day shelter providing free meals, clothing, and referral services for people experiencing homelessness or poverty. Open weekdays and Saturday mornings.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3PM, Sat 8:30AM-Noon
    Who this helps
    Open to anyone in need. No ID, appointment, or proof of income required.

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  • Meals & community

    Spectrum Generations Brunswick

    35 Union St, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Senior resource center offering meals, activities, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and connections to aging services for adults 60+ in the Brunswick area.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
    Who this helps
    Adults aged 60 and over. Some programs open to younger adults with disabilities. No income requirements for most services.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Meals & community

    People Plus

    35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Community center supporting engaged, healthy, and independent life for adults 55+. Fitness and wellness programs, recreation, education, health screenings, social activities, and literacy programs.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Monday - Friday, call for schedule
    Who this helps
    Adults 55 and older. Membership-based with affordable fees.

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  • Buses & transit

    Brunswick Link

    16 Station Avenue, Suite 107, Brunswick, ME 04011

    Free public transit running hourly Monday-Friday in Brunswick, connecting Amtrak station to Mid Coast Hospital via Brunswick Landing. Connects to the BlueLine commuter service to Bath, Topsham, Lisbon, Lewiston, and Auburn.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Monday - Friday, hourly service
    Who this helps
    Open to everyone. Completely free.

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