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  • Employment support

    Creative Works

    10 Speirs St, Westbrook, ME 04092

    Serves over 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injury each year. Provides employment services with competitive wages, community programs, and residential support across southern and central Maine.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Who this helps
    Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injury. Referrals typically come through Maine DHHS or DVR. Self-referrals are also accepted.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Pantry

    Westbrook Food Pantry

    426 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME 04092

    Curbside food pantry at the Westbrook Community Center providing weekly food distribution to Westbrook residents.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Tue 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Westbrook residents. Bring current mail or rent receipts for household members over 18 as proof of eligibility.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Household essentials

    Furniture Friends

    15 Saunders Way, Loading Dock 500D-2, Westbrook, ME 04098

    Nonprofit furniture bank collecting and distributing donated furniture to individuals and families in southern Maine to reduce homelessness and improve housing stability.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Donation drop-off: Mon 2-5 PM, Wed 3-5 PM, Sat (check website for hours)
    Who this helps
    Individuals and families in southern Maine who are referred by a case manager or social worker. Referrals are typically made for people transitioning from homelessness, shelters, domestic violence situations, or other housing instability. The referring professional completes a referral form on behalf of the client.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Rental help

    Westbrook Housing Authority

    30 Liza Harmon Dr, Westbrook, ME 04092

    Provides affordable public housing and rental assistance programs for low-income Westbrook residents. Manages housing developments and Section 8 vouchers.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
    Who this helps
    Low-income individuals and families in Westbrook. Income limits apply. Waitlists may be in effect.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Early learning

    Opportunity Alliance Head Start Westbrook

    102 Glenwood Ave, Westbrook, ME 04092

    Free Head Start preschool program at Canal Elementary for income-eligible children ages 3-5 in Westbrook. Includes early education, meals, and family support.

    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. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or receiving TANF are automatically eligible.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Buses & transit

    Lakes Region Explorer

    1 Ledgeview Drive, Westbrook, ME 04092

    Fixed-route public bus running 6 days a week along Route 302 between Bridgton and Portland, with stops in Naples, Casco, Raymond, Windham, and Westbrook. Discounted fares for seniors, students, and people with disabilities.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    6 days a week, check schedule
    Who this helps
    Open to the public. Discounted fares for seniors, students, and people with disabilities.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Rides to arrange

    ITNPortland

    479 Main Street, Westbrook, ME 04092

    Nonprofit volunteer driver program providing door-through-door transportation with arm-through-arm assistance for older adults and people with mobility challenges. Trained volunteer drivers, 7 days a week. Serves 12 Greater Portland communities.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Office: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM; Rides: 7 days a week
    Who this helps
    Older adults and people with mobility challenges in 12 Greater Portland communities. Riders pay per trip.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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