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Drop-In Center

Call (207) 200-4869

The Drop-In Center is a low-barrier place in Auburn for people experiencing homelessness and others in need.

Contact & access

Call (207) 200-4869

Confirm current services, requirements, and how to get started.

Listed hours
Wed & Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Getting started.

Who this helps

People experiencing homelessness and others in need can use the center. Showers are for unhoused guests.

How to get started

Wednesday visits include community partners who offer support services.

  1. Visit during open hours.

    Go to 121 Mill Street, Auburn, Wednesday or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  2. Ask for food and supplies.

    Ask staff about meals, clothing, hygiene and first-aid items, or survival gear.

  3. Meet a community partner.

    On Wednesday, ask a community partner about health, harm reduction, or mental-health support.

  4. Ask about a shower.

    If you are unhoused, ask staff about using a free shower.

How they can help.

The nonprofit serves breakfast and hot lunch and offers a free store with clothing, hygiene, and first-aid items. On Wednesdays, community partners offer health, harm-reduction, and mental-health support. The center also has outdoor survival gear, including tents and sleeping bags.

  • Breakfast and hot lunch
  • Free clothing, including undergarments, hats, gloves, and mittens
  • Free hygiene and first-aid items
  • Outdoor survival gear, including tents and sleeping bags
  • Free showers for unhoused guests
  • Wednesday support from community partners for health, harm reduction, and mental health

A few questions before you go.

Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.

  • Can I get food or clothing today?
  • Can I use a shower?
  • Can I get help with a health or mental-health need?
  • What outdoor gear is available?
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Service information checked against About, The Drop-In Center and City of Auburn Drop-In Center information sheet. This is not a live availability check.

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