Different needs.
A place to start.
Some days it’s the groceries. Some days it’s more. Start with whatever would make today a little easier.
What would help today?
19 kinds of support to explore.
Explore the categoriesNot sure where to start? Call 211 Maine.
Food & Nutrition
Food banks, pantries, free meals, SNAP assistance
Housing & Shelter
Emergency shelters, rental help, transitional housing
Heating & Energy
LIHEAP, fuel assistance, weatherization programs
Mental Health & Recovery
Counseling, crisis lines, substance use recovery
Animal Welfare
Shelters, adoption, pet food banks, low-cost vet care
Crisis Resources
Hotlines, emergency help, domestic violence support
Healthcare
Free clinics, dental, prescriptions, sliding-scale care
Legal Aid
Free legal help, eviction defense, immigration services
Employment & Training
Job training, career centers, resume help, GED programs
Childcare & Family
Head Start, childcare assistance, parenting support
Foster Care & Adoption
Foster parenting, adoption agencies, kinship care, youth support
Transportation
Bus passes, medical rides, vehicle assistance
Clothing & Basic Needs
Clothing closets, diapers, hygiene, furniture
Veterans Services
VA healthcare, veteran housing, benefits assistance, vet centers
Senior Services
Area Agencies on Aging, Meals on Wheels, Medicare help, elder care
Domestic Violence Support
Shelters, hotlines, safety planning, legal advocacy
Disability Services
Independent living, vocational rehab, assistive technology, advocacy
Financial Assistance
TANF cash assistance, free tax prep, budgeting help, benefits advocacy
Education & Youth Programs
Afterschool programs, school support, literacy and college pathways
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