Resources for Tough Times
Waldo Community Action Partners 207-338-6810
Fuel assistance for oil, wood, propane & electric 1-800-498-3025 Housing and weatherization program for weatherproofing and insulation Central Heating Improvement Program to come and assess your furnace Electric and telephone lifeline program to qualify for reduced rates
Department of Human Services 1-800-432-7802 Rockland
For food stamps and for medical insurance Maine Care
Social Security Income to file when disabled
Pine Tree Legal Services 207-942-8241 Bangor
Drug Assistance Program (Prescription Drug Program) Knox County Health Clinic
Contact Dana Coleman at 207-594-6994- offers mostly free and some prescription drugs
Don’t be afraid to call – many may qualify for this program •
Pen Bay Medical Center Reduced & Free Care Services 207-594-6777 •
Maine Department of Labor 1-800-593-7660 unemployment benefits
Maine Seacoast Mission 207-288-5097 or 1-888-824-7258
This program provides emergency assistance for heat, electricity, food and other emergency circumstances for island and coastal communities.
Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program 207-287-8068 Provides a qualified woman with full healthcare benefits through Medicaid at no cost or for a nominal co-payment.
Penobscot Community Health Center
(Federally qualified health center for children and adults) 1012 Union Street, Bangor 207-945-5247
Penobscot Community Dental Center (same as above) 1048 Union Street, Bangor 04401 207-992-2152
Local Resources
**Second Baptist Church Food Pantry contact Pastor Trish at 207-734-2278
**Islesboro Health Center 207-734-2213 is willing to work out payment options
**Islesboro Community Fund is a resource for Islesboro residents and determinations are made on a case by case basis.
Fuel assistance for oil, wood, propane & electric 1-800-498-3025 Housing and weatherization program for weatherproofing and insulation Central Heating Improvement Program to come and assess your furnace Electric and telephone lifeline program to qualify for reduced rates
Department of Human Services 1-800-432-7802 Rockland
For food stamps and for medical insurance Maine Care
Social Security Income to file when disabled
Pine Tree Legal Services 207-942-8241 Bangor
Drug Assistance Program (Prescription Drug Program) Knox County Health Clinic
Contact Dana Coleman at 207-594-6994- offers mostly free and some prescription drugs
Don’t be afraid to call – many may qualify for this program •
Pen Bay Medical Center Reduced & Free Care Services 207-594-6777 •
Maine Department of Labor 1-800-593-7660 unemployment benefits
Maine Seacoast Mission 207-288-5097 or 1-888-824-7258
This program provides emergency assistance for heat, electricity, food and other emergency circumstances for island and coastal communities.
Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program 207-287-8068 Provides a qualified woman with full healthcare benefits through Medicaid at no cost or for a nominal co-payment.
Penobscot Community Health Center
(Federally qualified health center for children and adults) 1012 Union Street, Bangor 207-945-5247
Penobscot Community Dental Center (same as above) 1048 Union Street, Bangor 04401 207-992-2152
Local Resources
**Second Baptist Church Food Pantry contact Pastor Trish at 207-734-2278
**Islesboro Health Center 207-734-2213 is willing to work out payment options
**Islesboro Community Fund is a resource for Islesboro residents and determinations are made on a case by case basis.
