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Educare Central Maine
56 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
Educare Central Maine provides free early childhood education for children from 6 weeks to age 5. A collaboration between Waterville Public Schools and KVCAP Head Start in a purpose-built facility focused on school readiness.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm
- Who this helps
- Free for income-eligible families. Priority for families at or below federal poverty guidelines. Head Start and Early Head Start income requirements apply.
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HealthReach Community Health Centers
10 Water Street, Suite 305, Waterville, ME 04901
Network of 11 federally qualified health centers across central and western Maine providing affordable healthcare, dental, counseling, and substance use treatment. Sliding fee scale available based on income.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Varies by location; call for hours
- Who this helps
- Open to all patients regardless of ability to pay. Sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and most major insurance.
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Waterville Area Soup Kitchen
38 College Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
Community soup kitchen operating 'The Lighthouse' dining room, serving free hot meals Monday through Friday to anyone in need in the greater Waterville area.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 11:20am-12:30pm
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone. No ID, income verification, or residency requirements.
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Greater Waterville Area Food Bank
61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Community food bank at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church providing free groceries to Waterville area residents. Open four mornings a week plus Monday evenings.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 9-11am, Mon evenings 5:30-7pm. Closed holidays and when Waterville Schools close for weather.
- Who this helps
- Waterville area residents in need of food assistance.
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Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services
19 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901
24/7 emergency shelter providing 48 beds for single men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Offers meals, case management, and housing placement services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Open 24/7, 365 days a year. Day shelter 8am-4pm Mon-Fri.
- Who this helps
- Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.
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MaineGeneral Behavioral Health Services
24 Chase Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
Comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents and adults at the Seton Center in Waterville. Provides counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Who this helps
- Adolescents age 12 and older, and adults. Accepts most insurance including MaineCare and Medicare.
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Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers
93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Provides free clothing and essential supplies to children and families in need across central Maine. Also offers family support services including adoption, family counseling, and crisis assistance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- Who this helps
- Families with children in need of clothing and supplies. Central Maine focus but serves statewide for some programs.
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Waterville Housing Authority
88 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Public housing and Section 8 vouchers for Waterville residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Low-income Waterville residents.
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Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity
24 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Builds affordable homes in the Kennebec Valley area. ReStore: Tue-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Families meeting criteria.
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Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP)
101 Water Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Community action agency serving Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties. Provides financial empowerment programs, energy assistance, housing support, and transportation services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri, call for hours
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible residents of Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties.
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Northern Light Inland Hospital: Closed
Former hospital location: closed to clinical services: 200 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
Northern Light Inland Hospital closed its clinical services on May 27, 2025. It is no longer an emergency-care destination. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Closed to clinical services
- Who this helps
- This is a closure notice, not an active care service.
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Waterville Community Dental Center
2 Evergreen Drive, Oakland, ME 04963
Dental care in Oakland serving the greater Waterville area. Accepts MaineCare and offers income-based sliding fees. Check the provider's new-patient information before seeking an appointment.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Sliding-fee eligibility depends on income and family size. The provider's new-patient page said it was not accepting new patients when checked September 26, 2026. Call to confirm current availability.
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KVCAP Head Start Waterville
Waterville, ME 04901
Free Head Start early childhood education for income-eligible families in the Waterville area. Serves children ages 3-5 with school readiness and family support programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri during school year
- Who this helps
- Children ages 3-5 from families at or below the federal poverty level. Families receiving TANF, SSI, or in foster care also qualify.
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Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
1 Brooklyn Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
Public adult education center serving the greater Waterville area. Free HiSET prep, adult secondary diploma, ESOL, literacy education, and College Transitions. Year-round enrollment with on-site testing at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon 12-4 PM; Tue-Thu 8 AM - 4 PM; Fri by appointment
- Who this helps
- Adults in the greater Waterville area seeking education or workforce training. All academic programs are free.
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