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Machias Area Food Pantry
43 Kennebec Road, Machias, ME 04654
In-house shopping food pantry open twice a week. Will deliver to those unable to arrange transportation.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 1:00–6:00 PM, Wed 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Residents within the Machias area catchment. No ID required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry
513 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
Food pantry serving the Calais area with emergency food assistance three days a week. Connected to emergency shelter services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 3–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–12 PM, Fri 1–3 PM
- Who this helps
- Washington County residents in need.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Eastport Labor of Love Food Pantry
137 County Road, Eastport, ME 04631
Food pantry for the greater Eastport area. Also provides emergency heating fuel assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Fri 2:30–6:30 PM. Emergency food: 3rd/4th/5th Tue 9–11 AM
- Who this helps
- Greater Eastport area residents.
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Healthy Acadia Housing Support
Washington County, call for intake
Housing navigation for people who are unhoused or at risk. Emergency shelter placement, sleeping bags/tents, and recovery housing for women in Machias.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for intake
- Who this helps
- People who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness in Washington or Hancock County.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ACAP Heating Assistance (HEAP)
Washington County, call for appointment
Federal fuel assistance program (LIHEAP/HEAP) helping low-income households pay heating costs. Also offers weatherization and emergency fuel delivery.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Apply early. Funds are limited.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Health & Counseling - Machias
7 East Main Street, Machias, ME 04654
Mental health counseling, home health, and specialized services for Washington County residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Contact for intake. Serves all ages.
Confirm details with the organization.
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AMHC Outpatient - Machias
11 Free Street, Machias, ME 04654
Outpatient mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, crisis services, peer support, and rehabilitation for all ages.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Accepts MaineCare/Medicaid and other insurance. Call center: 1-800-244-6431 for intake.
Confirm details with the organization.
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DownEast Recovery Support Center
11 Free Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free peer recovery coaching, support meetings, safe space, and Naloxone/Narcan distribution. Open to anyone in recovery or seeking recovery.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Free. Open to anyone in recovery or seeking recovery support.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Eastport Health Care
30 Boynton Street, Eastport, ME 04631
Federally qualified health center with locations in Eastport, Machias, and Calais. Primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use treatment. No one denied for inability to pay.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Who this helps
- No one denied for inability to pay. Sliding fee scale based on family size and income.
Confirm details with the organization.
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St. Croix Regional Family Health Center
5 Lowell Street, Suite 4, Calais, ME 04619
Federally qualified health center in Calais and Princeton. Medical, dental, behavioral health, chiropractic, optometry, and substance use treatment including walk-in care.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for hours
- Who this helps
- Treats patients with or without insurance. FQHC sliding fee scale available.
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Regional Medical Center at Lubec
43 South Lubec Road, Lubec, ME 04652
Primary medical care, dental, mental health counseling, and home care services for all ages. Also has an East Machias clinic.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for hours
- Who this helps
- Open to all. Contact for insurance and payment options.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance - Machias
13 Cooper Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free legal help for low-income individuals in civil matters including housing, employment, benefits, protection orders, and small claims.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call-in: Mon 12–2:30 PM, Tue & Thu 9–11:30 AM. Walk-in: Mondays
- Who this helps
- Must meet low-income guidelines. Civil (non-criminal) cases only.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine CareerCenter - Machias
53 Prescott Drive, Suite 1, Machias, ME 04654
Free job search assistance, resume help, career counseling, job training referrals, and employer recruitment events for Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Free to all Maine workers and job seekers.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Washington County Adult Education
19 Main Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free HiSET/GED prep, adult basic education, digital literacy, ESL, and workforce training programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for class schedule
- Who this helps
- Open to adults. Many programs are free.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Avec Head Start — Machias
125 University Drive, Machias, ME 04654
Head Start and Early Head Start for eligible families. Contact Avec about the program, location and current openings that fit your child.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Schedules vary by program; contact enrollment staff.
- Who this helps
- Program age and eligibility requirements apply. Head Start generally serves ages three and four; Early Head Start serves younger children. Ask staff to screen your family.
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West's Bus Service - Coastal Connection
P.O. Box 82, Milbridge, ME 04658
Public bus connecting Calais, Machias, Ellsworth, and Bangor 7 days a week. Flag stops anywhere along the route. ADA-equipped bus available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 7 days a week, call for schedule
- Who this helps
- Open to the general public.
Confirm details with the organization.
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We Care Community Baby Center
5 Water Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free diapers, wipes, formula, children's clothing, shoes, toys, and books for families from Milbridge to Calais.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Thu 9–11 AM. Tue 9 AM–1 PM
- Who this helps
- Families with children in need. Monthly diaper distribution requires WIC or MaineCare eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Calais Community Thrift Store
255 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619
Very affordable clothing for all ages, shoes, furniture, household goods, and sporting equipment. All proceeds support the Irene Chadbourne Food Pantry.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue–Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to everyone.
Confirm details with the organization.
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PAWS Brave Hearts
368 South Street, Calais, ME 04619
No-kill animal shelter with adoption, pet food assistance, low-cost spay/neuter, and trap-neuter-return for community cats.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Fri–Sun 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to Washington County residents. Spay/neuter by appointment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Cafe - Machias
9 Centre Street, Machias, ME 04654
Hot, nutritious community meals for seniors with socializing, board games, and puzzles. Free for those 60 and older, spouses, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Free for adults 60+, their spouses or caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
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Centre Street Church Free Dinners
9 Centre Street, Machias, ME 04654
Free community dinners open to all, featuring creative menus made from weekly surplus food donations. No income requirements or sign-up needed.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Check with church for schedule
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. No income verification, ID, or sign-up required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Meals on Wheels - Washington County
Delivered throughout Washington County
Home-delivered meals for homebound adults age 60 and older who cannot leave home without assistance and cannot prepare meals. Low or no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Delivery schedules vary by area
- Who this helps
- Adults age 60+ who are homebound and unable to prepare meals. Caregivers and spouses may also qualify.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Down East Community Hospital
11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654
25-bed critical access hospital serving all of Washington County with 24/7 emergency care, inpatient services, surgery, and specialty clinics. Operates satellite clinics in Milbridge and Jonesport.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Emergency dept 24/7; outpatient services Mon-Fri
- Who this helps
- Open to all patients. Emergency department serves anyone regardless of ability to pay.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Groups Recover Together - Machias
53 Prescott Drive, Machias, ME 04654
Outpatient opioid addiction treatment with group-based recovery model, combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 9 AM - 7 PM
- Who this helps
- Adults seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Call for intake.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Healthy Acadia Recovery Support
121 Court Street, Suite A, Machias, ME 04654
Recovery coaching, harm reduction, naloxone distribution, and prevention services for Washington and Hancock counties through the Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for availability
- Who this helps
- Free services open to anyone in Washington or Hancock County seeking recovery support.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Access Points - Washington County
25 Main Street, Unit 15, Machias, ME 04654
Harm reduction organization providing syringe access, overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution, and peer support throughout rural Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Thu 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. No ID, insurance, or appointment required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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The Connection Initiative
PO Box 224, East Machias, ME 04630
Connects Washington County residents to community resources for recovery, mental health, housing, food, and other needs. Maintains the most comprehensive resource directory for the county.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Free. Open to anyone in Washington County seeking help or resources.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Fedcap Employment Services - Machias
89 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654
Vocational rehabilitation and ASPIRE/TANF employment services helping individuals with disabilities and TANF recipients find and maintain employment.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- TANF/ASPIRE program participants and individuals with disabilities referred through Maine DHHS or Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise County Economic Council
7 Ames Way, Machias, ME 04654
Nonprofit providing workforce training scholarships up to $500, free job training courses, small business microloans, and coworking space for Washington County residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Washington County residents. Scholarship and microloan programs have specific eligibility requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ModivCare Medical Transportation
Statewide - serves all Washington County
Free transportation to medical appointments for MaineCare (Medicaid) recipients. Also offers mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle or family drivers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call at least 2 business days before appointment
- Who this helps
- MaineCare (Medicaid) recipients only. Must be traveling to a MaineCare-covered medical appointment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project
Statewide toll-free line serves Washington County
Free civil legal information, advice, and representation through volunteer attorneys for low-income Maine residents. Covers family law, bankruptcy, foreclosure, disability, and more.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call toll-free line for intake hours
- Who this helps
- Low-income Maine residents. Income guidelines apply.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Family Futures Downeast
7 Ames Way, Machias, ME 04654
No-cost college and family support for eligible Washington County parents with a child under 18.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact the program for the next cohort and class schedule.
- Who this helps
- Parents with at least one child under 18 living in Washington County, with household income up to 225% of federal poverty level.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise Opportunities
232 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654
Supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and day programs for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental health diagnoses in Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; call for hours
- Who this helps
- Adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental health diagnoses in Washington County.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Machias
53 Prescott Drive, Suite 2, Machias, ME 04654
Helps people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities find and keep employment through vocational counseling, training, assistive technology, and job placement.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Individuals with a physical, mental, or emotional disability that creates a barrier to employment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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EMDC Workforce Development - Machias
53 Prescott Drive, Suite 1, Machias, ME 04654
Individualized workforce development services, WIOA-funded job training, business lending, and specialized programs for justice-involved individuals and those in recovery.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to job seekers and employers. WIOA services have income/eligibility requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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CHCS Behavioral Health - Machias
15 Kids Corner Rd, Machias, ME 04654
Community Health and Counseling Services provides behavioral health, home health, hospice, and crisis services from the Machias office. Offers a range of mental health and substance use supports for Washington County residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all Washington County residents. MaineCare and most insurance accepted. Sliding scale fees available for uninsured individuals.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Eastport Health Care Behavioral Health - Machias
160 Dublin St, Machias, ME 04654
Eastport Health Care satellite office in Machias providing integrated behavioral health services. Offers counseling, therapy, and mental health support as part of a federally qualified health center network.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all residents. Sliding scale fees for uninsured. MaineCare and most insurance accepted.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Wings for Children & Families
168 Main Street, Machias, ME 04654
Care coordination agency for children and youth with behavioral health needs. Provides wraparound services, family support, and connections to mental health and educational resources throughout Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
- Who this helps
- Children and youth with behavioral health needs and their families. Referrals accepted from families, schools, and providers.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council
232 Court St, Machias, ME 04654
Family support program offering a free diaper program, Cribs for Kids, playgroups, and parenting classes. Serves families with young children throughout Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
- Who this helps
- Families with young children in Washington County. All programs are free.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Families - Washington County
Machias, ME 04654
Free home visiting program for new and expectant parents in Washington County. Trained family visitors provide support, parenting education, and resource connections from pregnancy through a child's third birthday.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Visits arranged with the local team.
- Who this helps
- Washington County residents who are pregnant or have a baby younger than three months can ask to enroll. Visits can continue through the child’s third birthday.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise Opportunities Children's Program
Machias, Maine; confirm the program location with staff
A specialized early-childhood program in Machias for children ages one through six with developmental or other support needs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact the program for current hours and openings.
- Who this helps
- Children ages one through six with support needs. Ask staff whether the program fits your child.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Literacy Volunteers of Washington County
Machias, ME 04654
Volunteer-based organization providing free adult literacy tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and citizenship preparation classes throughout Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- By appointment
- Who this helps
- Adults in Washington County seeking to improve literacy skills, learn English, or prepare for citizenship. All services are free.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Action Transportation
Washington County, ME
Door-to-door transportation service for medical appointments, shopping, and work throughout Washington County. Provides rides for individuals without reliable transportation access.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM
- Who this helps
- Washington County residents in need of transportation. Priority given to medical appointments. Available for shopping and work trips as capacity allows.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Veterans Home Machias
32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654
Skilled nursing and long-term residential care for veterans, spouses, and Gold Star parents in Washington County and the Downeast region.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 residential care; admissions office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Honorably discharged veterans, their spouses or surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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EdGE Afterschool Programs
Participating Washington County elementary schools
Free school-year afterschool activities, homework support, snacks and transportation at participating Washington County elementary schools.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- School-year schedules vary by participating school.
- Who this helps
- Students at participating elementary schools. Contact EdGE to check your child’s school and current enrollment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Mano en Mano Migrant Education
4 Maple Street, Milbridge, ME 04658
School navigation, education planning and enrichment for eligible students in mobile agricultural and aquaculture families across Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact the program to arrange support.
- Who this helps
- A program coordinator determines eligibility based on the student’s age, qualifying work and moves. Ask for a screening rather than assuming a recent move qualifies.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Rayitos de Sol Childcare
Milbridge, Maine; ask staff for the current childcare entrance
Bilingual Spanish and English childcare and early learning for Downeast families. Ask about subsidies, scholarships and current openings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact the program for current schedules.
- Who this helps
- Downeast families; current age groups, fees and space must be confirmed with staff.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise Children’s Community Support
Washington County community and school settings
Individual community support for children and youth, with separate counseling and targeted case-management services in Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Services arranged with the program.
- Who this helps
- Community support serves ages two through high-school graduation. Targeted case management serves eligible youth from birth to 21 with a qualifying diagnosis.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Sunrise School Dental Program
Participating Washington County schools and preschools
Preventive dental care at participating Washington County schools and preschools. Call to check your child’s school, consent process and schedule.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- School visits vary. Ask about the next available visit.
- Who this helps
- Children at participating schools and preschools. Staff can confirm participation and any cost.
Confirm details with the organization.
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