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Knox Clinic
22 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Community health center providing medical, dental, and mental health services at little or no cost to uninsured and underinsured patients in Knox County. Funded entirely by community donations.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; Wed 8:00am-8:00pm
- Who this helps
- Open to all Knox County residents. Sliding fee scale available for uninsured patients. Accepts MaineCare, Medicare, and private insurance.
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AIO Energy Assistance
1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Knox County emergency heating and energy assistance through Area Interfaith Outreach. Provides fuel assistance to households facing energy insecurity during winter months alongside food pantry services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm; Wed 5:00-6:30pm
- Who this helps
- Knox County residents facing energy insecurity. Contact AIO for specific eligibility requirements.
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AIO Diaper Bank
1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Rockland's local diaper bank distributing 20-60 diapers plus wipes per child weekly via curbside pickup every Wednesday. Part of Area Interfaith Outreach's basic needs programs serving Knox County families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wednesdays (curbside pickup); call for times
- Who this helps
- Knox County families with diaper-wearing children. No income verification required.
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Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County
25 Buttermilk Lane, Thomaston, ME 04861
Animal shelter serving Knox County and surrounding communities. Provides adoption services, low-cost clinics, and animal welfare programs from their Thomaston facility.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Sat 11am-4pm, closed Sundays and 3rd Wednesday of each month
- Who this helps
- Open to the public for adoptions and services. Knox County residents can access low-cost programs.
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AIO Food & Energy Assistance
1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Established in 1990 by area congregations, AIO provides food assistance and energy assistance to Knox County residents who are food or energy insecure.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am-12pm
- Who this helps
- Knox County residents who are food or energy insecure.
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Homeworthy
169 Old County Road, Rockport, ME 04856
Comprehensive homeless services organization serving Midcoast Maine. Operates Hospitality House shelter, transitional living apartments for youth, and support services for adults, families, and youth.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for current hours and availability
- Who this helps
- Adults, families, and youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Midcoast Maine area.
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Maine CareerCenter - Rockland
91 Camden Street, Suite 201, Rockland, ME 04841
State-run career center providing free employment services including job search assistance, resume help, workshops, and access to training programs for Knox County job seekers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Who this helps
- Open to all Maine residents seeking employment assistance. No income requirements for basic services.
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Knox Clinic
22 White St, Rockland, ME 04841
Medical, dental, mental health, and prescription assistance at little or no cost. Primary care accepting new patients with no waitlist. Dental at Rockport location: (207) 593-1699.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Uninsured and underinsured residents of Knox County and bordering towns. Sliding scale fees.
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Midcoast Habitat for Humanity
799 West Street, Rockport, ME 04856
Builds and repairs homes in Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties. 45+ homes built and 44+ repaired since 2010.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Families meeting criteria.
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Pen Bay Medical Center Emergency Department
6 Glen Cove Dr, Rockport, ME 04856
Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency department serving the Knox County 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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MidCoast Public Transportation
Rockland, ME 04841
Regional public transit serving Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, and Sagadahoc counties. Operates Belfast DASH, Rockland DASH fixed routes, and demand-response service throughout the midcoast.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; schedules vary by route
- Who this helps
- Open to all riders. Fares vary by route and service type. Reduced fares may be available for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Coastal Trans
46 Summer St, Rockland, ME 04841
Non-emergency medical transportation and general transit for Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc county residents. Provides rides to medical appointments and essential services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM
- Who this helps
- Residents of Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties. MaineCare members may qualify for free medical rides. General public rides available for a fare.
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MCH Meals on Wheels Rockland
46 Summer St, Rockland, ME 04841
Home-delivered meals for homebound adults aged 60 and over in the Knox County area. Provides nutritious meals and regular wellness checks through meal delivery.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri, meal delivery
- Who this helps
- Adults aged 60 and over who are homebound and unable to prepare meals. No income requirement; donations accepted.
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Penquis LIHEAP Rockland
315 Main St Suite 205, Rockland, ME 04841
Federal fuel assistance (LIHEAP) for income-eligible Knox County households. Helps cover heating costs during the winter season with direct payments to fuel providers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Knox County households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Documentation of income, identity, and heating costs required.
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Coastal Recovery Community Center
11 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Peer recovery support center providing a safe, welcoming environment for people at any point in their recovery journey. Recovery meetings, resource connection, community education, and fellowship.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call or visit website for current schedule
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone at any stage of recovery. No requirements or fees.
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OUT Maine
63 Park Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Statewide nonprofit that creates welcoming and affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth across Maine. Operates a drop-in center in Rockland and serves youth ages 12 to 22.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Drop-in center hours vary; office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 22 and their families. All services are free and confidential.
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