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Community Concepts Head Start
17 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281
Free Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Oxford and Franklin counties, with center-based and home-based options.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Families in Oxford or Franklin counties may qualify based on income or other eligibility categories; contact CCI to check eligibility. Foster children and families on public assistance are automatically eligible.
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Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills
9 Swallow Road, South Paris, ME 04281
No-kill, nonprofit shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs in the Oxford Hills area. Provides compassionate care and permanent placement for homeless animals.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Thu by appointment; Fri-Sun 12 PM-4 PM; dogs by appointment only.
- Who this helps
- Open to the public. Serves the Oxford Hills and surrounding communities.
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Community Concepts - Heating Assistance
17 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281
LIHEAP fuel assistance for Oxford County residents. Helps qualified homeowners and renters pay heating costs. Toll-free: 1-800-866-5588.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Oxford County residents. Income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income.
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Oxford Hills Food Pantry
35 Paris St, Norway, ME 04268
Community food pantry serving the Oxford Hills area with groceries for individuals and families in need. Open Monday and Friday 9AM-11AM and Wednesday 4PM-6PM.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon & Fri 9AM-11AM, Wed 4PM-6PM
- Who this helps
- The pantry serves Norway, South Paris, and other local towns without their own food pantry. Ask the pantry about current intake requirements.
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MaineHealth Food Pantry - Norway
199 Main St, Norway, ME 04268
MaineHealth Food Pantry - Norway provides healthy food at no cost to community members from the Ripley Health Center at 199 Main St. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays with afternoon hours.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue & Thu 11AM-3PM
- Who this helps
- Open to patients and community members in the Oxford Hills area.
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Rumford Group Homes Norway Family Center
25 Deering St, Norway, ME 04268
Details not fully confirmed
Emergency shelter for women and children in Norway.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- MaineHousing lists the shelter for women and children in Norway. Call (207) 357-5561 to ask about intake and availability.
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Community Concepts Housing Services
17 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281
Housing assistance and counseling services for Oxford County residents. Community Concepts offers HEAP fuel assistance for Oxford County residents and housing counseling and homebuyer education through Community Concepts Finance Corporation.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Eligibility varies by program. HEAP serves Androscoggin and Oxford County residents; HUD-certified housing counseling serves Maine. Income eligibility may apply for certain programs. Call (207) 743-7716 to schedule a HEAP appointment; eligibility depends on the program.
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MaineHealth Stephens Hospital
181 Main St, Norway, ME 04268
25-bed critical access hospital in Norway with a 24/7 emergency room. Part of the MaineHealth system, providing inpatient care, surgical services, and specialty clinics for the Oxford Hills region.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- ER open 24/7; clinic hours vary
- Who this helps
- Open to all. Emergency room serves anyone regardless of ability to pay. Financial assistance programs available for qualifying patients.
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Oxford Hills Adult Education
1570 Main St, Suite 6, Oxford, ME 04270
Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located in Oxford, Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Open to adults 17 and older who are not enrolled in a traditional high school. Maine residents in the Oxford Hills area are eligible. HiSET academic preparation is listed at $0; many workforce courses charge fees.
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SeniorsPlus Norway Office
9 Marston St, Norway, ME 04268
Satellite office of SeniorsPlus providing aging and disability services for Oxford Hills area seniors. Offers Medicare counseling, benefits screening, caregiver support, and connections to home and community-based services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue/Thu 8:30am-4:30pm; Fri 8:30am-noon
- Who this helps
- Information and referral services are available in Oxford County. Some programs have income guidelines. Caregiver support available to family members caring for older adults.
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Helping Hearts of Western Maine
61 East Main St, South Paris, ME
An Oxford Hills nonprofit that helps people with clothing and household needs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; 1st Sat of each month 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- People can come as they are and ask for what they need. Clothing is available in any size and for any gender.
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Maine DHHS South Paris District Office
243 Main Street, Suite #6, South Paris, ME
Visit this DHHS office in South Paris for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
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