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YOUTH
Downeast YMCADowneast YMCA Contact: Peter FarragherEmail: pfarragher@defymca.orgINTERNET Website: Youtube Channel Website: Facebook Page Website: Activities WebpageNotes
Online Programming
Updated 4 years ago.Ellsworth Public LibraryEllsworth Public Library Contact: Amy WisehartPersonal Email: awisehart@ellsworthlibrary.netINTERNET Website: Ellworth Public Library Facebook Page Website: Ellsworth Public Library Youth Services Facebook PageNotes
Online Education Programming
Curbside Pickup Available
Open to the public 6 days a week with a limit of 30 minutes per day
Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for more info and updates! http://www.ellsworth.lib.me.us/calendar/
Updated 3 years ago.Ellsworth School DepartmentEllsworth School DepartmentPhone: 667-4277 ext 5525work Website: Breakfast / Lunch Program LetterNotes
Breakfast/Lunch Food Program. We are also accepting donations.
Updated 4 years ago.Hancock County 4HHancock County 4H Contact: Carla ScocchiEmail: carla.scocchi@maine.eduINTERNET Website: Learn at Home: Educational Resources to Use During School ClosuresNotes
There are “learn at home” resources listed here as well as a 4-H Fridays video series. We are also looking for Volunteers.
Some of the programs being offered are:
Maine 4-H Virtual Science Cafes
4-H Aquarium Club
4-H For All Club
4-H Passport Around the World Club
4-H Sustainable Fisheries Club
Updated 3 years ago.Maine FamiliesMaine Families Contact: Connie WallaceEmail: cwallace@mainefamilyplanning.orgINTERNET Website: http://mainefamilies.org/Notes
Providing support, developmental screenings, community resources, safety equipment, and parenting and child development information which can be provided via regular mail or email. Offering phone and Zoom visits for prenatal and children up to 3 years of age. Services are free of charge and families must enroll before the baby turns 3 months of age or 6 months when a parent is 21 years old or younger.
Updated 3 years ago.WICWICPhone: 207-667-5304work Website: WIC HomepageNotes
Phone appointments – nutrition assistance for children.
Updated 4 years ago.ADULTS AND SENIORS
Eastern Area Agency on AgingEastern Area Agency on AgingPhone: 1-207-941-2865work Phone: 1-800-432-7812work Personal Email: info@eaaa.orgINTERNET Website: Food Program Website: Exercise at Home Website: Covid-19 Information Website: Meals on WheelsNotes
Food and Exercise Programs.
Providing Northern Light contact information to assist people with registration for the Covid-19 vaccination.
Updated 3 years ago.Ellsworth Public LibraryEllsworth Public Library Contact: Amy WisehartEmail: awisehart@ellsworthlibrary.netINTERNET Website: https://www.ellsworthlibrary.netNotes
Online programs and resources (ebooks, etc.)
Curbside Pickup is available.
Open to the public 6 days a week with a 30 minute per day limit.
Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for more info and updates!
Updated 3 years ago.Hancock County 4HHancock County 4H Contact: Carla ScocchiEmail: carla.scocci@maine.eduINTERNET Website: UMaine Cooperative Extension Programs during COVID-19Notes
Online gardening programs.
Updated 4 years ago.Healthy AcadiaHealthy AcadiaPhone: 667-7171work Website: https://healthyacadia.org/Notes
Cancer Patient Navigation, Diabetes Prevention, or Gambling Self-Exclusion Services. We are accepting donations and looking for volunteers.
Updated 4 years ago.Rotary Club of EllsworthRotary Club of Ellsworth Contact: Ashley JohnsonEmail: ash83johnson@gmail.comINTERNETNotes
Virtual Rotary Meetings
Updated 3 years ago.HIGH RISK / HOMEBOUND
Downeast Community PartnersDowneast Community PartnersPhone: 1-800-834-4378work Phone: 664-2424work Email: administration@downeastcommunitypartners.orgINTERNET Website: https://www.downeastcommunitypartners.org/Notes
Grocery / Prescriptions / Supplies Delivery
Updated 4 years ago.Friends in Action / Hancock County SheriffFriends in Action / Hancock County Sheriff Contact: Jo CooperPhone: Friends in Action 664-6016work Phone: Hancock County Sheriff 667-7575work Email: jcooper@friendsinactionellsworth.orgINTERNETNotes
Groceries / Prescription / Supplies Pickup and Delivery. We are accepting donations and help from volunteers.
Providing “Vaccine Buddies” to assist seniors with making appointments for the Covid-19 vaccine and providing transportation to both appointments.
Updated 3 years ago.Maine Colition to End Domestic ViolenceMaine Colition to End Domestic ViolencePhone: 1-866-834-4357work Website: Get Help Chat Online Website: Resource CenterNotes
Helpline, Planning & Support
Available 24/7Updated 4 years ago.FOOD INSECURE
Emmaus ShelterEmmaus ShelterPhone: 667-3962work Website: https://www.emmaushomelessshelter.org/food-pantry.htmlNotes
Food Pantry / Food Boxes. Monday-Friday 10A-2P. Please call the shelter the day before to sign up at 667-3962 (don’t forget your bags).
Updated 4 years ago.Everybody Eats!Everybody Eats!Website: FacebookNotes
Takeout meals available at St. Dunstan’s Church located at 134 State Street. Meals are available for pickup on Mondays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Meals may be picked up for others. This is a community meal and there are no income qualifications or restrictions.
Meals include a hot entrée, tossed salad, dessert or bakery item, applesauce cup, and roll.
Updated 3 years ago.Loaves and Fishes Food PantryLoaves and Fishes Food PantryPhone: 667-4363work Phone: 667-4392work Website: Facebook Website: Facebook Order Form Website: Loaves and Fishes WebsiteNotes
Food Pantry – Pickup or Delivery
Hours: Wednesday 9:30am – 6:30pm & Friday 9:30am – 12pm
Donations – Wednesday or Friday or by appt.
Volunteers wanted!Updated 4 years ago.The Welcome TableThe Welcome TablePhone: 207-667-8321workNotes
Free community take out meal located at 2 Church Street from 3 PM-6 PM every Wednesday.
Please call ahead by 11 AM on Wednesday morning and inform volunteers how many meals you will be picking up.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Updated 4 years ago.HOMELESS
City of Ellsworth General Assistance DepartmentCity of Ellsworth General Assistance DepartmentPhone: 669-6630work Phone: 667-2563 x128workNotes
Assists in finding shelter.
Updated 4 years ago.Emmaus ShelterEmmaus ShelterNotes
Shelter
Open 24/7Updated 4 years ago.H.O.M.E.H.O.M.E.Phone: 207-469-7961work Website: https://www.homemmausa.org/Notes
Shelter
Updated 4 years ago.HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Beth Wright Cancer CenterBeth Wright Cancer CenterPhone: 207-664-0339work Email: info@bethwrightcancercenter.orgINTERNET Website: www.bethwrightcancercenter.orgNotes
Online support groups, staff availability by phone and email
Updated 4 years ago.Corona Virus Online TherapyCorona Virus Online TherapyWebsite: coronavirusonlinetherapy.comNotes
Online Therapy
The site offers short-term, free and reduced-fee online therapy sessions for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. The resource is designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, grocery store employees, and others who are serving their community during these challenging times.
Updated 4 years ago.Downeast Community PartnersDowneast Community PartnersNotes
Providing assistance with food insecurity, transportation, home heating support, home repair, early childhood education, financial coaching, whole family coaching, maternal and child home health nursing, adult day service, and support for aging in place.
Updated 3 years ago.Downeast YMCADowneast YMCAWebsite: YouTube ChannelNotes
Online Exercise Programs
Updated 4 years ago.Healthy Acadia/ Ellsworth Police DepartmentHealthy Acadia/ Ellsworth Police DepartmentPhone: 667-2168workNotes
Project Hope
Continuing to offer services via telephone for screening and program placement.
Updated 4 years ago.Hospice Volunteers of Hancock CountyHospice Volunteers of Hancock County Contact: Jody Wolford-TuckerEmail: jwtucker@hospiceofhancock.orgINTERNET Website: https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/Notes
Continued end of life services, bereavement support
Updated 4 years ago.Maine Colition to End Domestic ViolenceMaine Colition to End Domestic ViolencePhone: 1-866-834-4357work Website: Get Help Chat Online Website: Resource CenterNotes
Helpline, Planning & Support
Available 24/7Updated 4 years ago.MXA FitnessMXA FitnessWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/mxafitness/Notes
Online Yoga
Updated 4 years ago.National Alliance on Mental IllnessNational Alliance on Mental IllnessPhone: (800)464-5767 (Press #1)work Email: helpline@namimaine.orgINTERNETNotes
The Help Line is a safe and confidential mental health service for peers, professionals, friends and family members.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Updated 4 years ago.Next Step Domestic Violence ProjectNext Step Domestic Violence ProjectPhone: 1-800-315-5579workNotes
Helpline and Local Support
Updated 4 years ago.Pine Tree Legal AssistancePine Tree Legal AssistancePhone: 255-8656work Website: https://ptla.org/contact-usNotes
Eviction, Rental Housing, Foreclosure, Small Claims Court, etc.
Updated 4 years ago.Quiet Strength YogaQuiet Strength YogaNotes
Online Yoga
Updated 4 years ago.Therapeutic Massage for WellnessTherapeutic Massage for Wellness Contact: Betsy ArntzenNotes
Consulting (Over Facetime, Zoom, and phone) to identify muscles causing pain and discomfort.
Providing recommendations for home self-care to reduce pain and increase movement.
Updated 4 years ago.PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Downeast TransportationDowneast TransportationWebsite: https://downeasttrans.org/Notes
Limited Local Public Transit
Limitations apply, per the Governor’s order states: “No one shall use public transportation unless absolutely necessary, for an essential reason or for an essential job that cannot be done from home.”Updated 4 years ago.RECENTLY UNEMPLOYED
Maine Department of LaborMaine Department of LaborWebsite: Disaster Unemployment AssistanceNotes
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Updated 3 years ago.Maine Department of LaborMaine Department of LaborWebsite: Unemployment CompensationNotes
Unemployment Compensation
Updated 4 years ago.Maine Department of LaborMaine Department of LaborWebsite: WorkShare ProgramNotes
WorkShare Program
Updated 4 years ago.Maine Department of Labor- Career CenterMaine Department of Labor- Career CenterWebsite: Career CenterNotes
Career Center staff members have been trained to assist people with unemployment filing.
Updated 4 years ago.Maine Government NewsMaine Government NewsWebsite: Health Insurance Coverage OptionsNotes
Information regarding health insurance coverage options.
Updated 4 years ago.PUBLIC WIFI LOCATIONS
Ellsworth City HallEllsworth City HallNotes
WIFI available 24 hours, accessible from parking lot
Updated 4 years ago.Ellsworth Public LibraryEllsworth Public LibraryNotes
WIFI available 24 hours, accessible from parking lot
Updated 4 years ago.Harbor ParkHarbor ParkNotes
WIFI available from 7 am – 8 pm
Updated 4 years ago.Knowlton ParkKnowlton Park11 Shore Road homeNotes
WIFI available from 7am – 8pm
Updated 4 years ago.UMA Ellsworth CenterUMA Ellsworth Center248 State Street postalNotes
WIFI available, accessible from parking lot
Network: MaineEDU-Guest
Updated 4 years ago.NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
City of EllsworthCity of EllsworthPhone: 207-669-6655work Phone: 207-669-6608work Email: jrichards@ellsworthmaine.govINTERNET Email: ktaylor@ellsworthmaine.govINTERNETNotes
Personal Protective Equipment supplies (masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves) are available for small businesses. Please contact Economic Development Director Janna Richards or Development Services Coordinator Kerri Taylor to request supplies.
Updated 3 years ago.Community ClosetCommunity Closet Contact: Jackie WycoffPhone: 266-7242work Email: communityclosetellsworth@gmail.comINTERNETNotes
The Community Closet will be reopening on March 8th offering free food, hygiene products, and books to those in need.
Updated 3 years ago.Ellsworth School DepartmentEllsworth School DepartmentPhone: 667-4277 ext 5525work Website: Breakfast/Lunch Program LetterNotes
Breakfast/Lunch food program. Donations are being accepted to help provide the free meals.
Updated 4 years ago.Friends in Action/ Ellsworth Public LibraryFriends in Action/ Ellsworth Public LibraryWebsite: Sign UpNotes
Phone Friends Program
Matches volunteers to home bound individuals who would appreciate a phone call a couple of times a week during this time of isolation.
Sign up to either receive calls or volunteer to make calls.
Updated 3 years ago.Helen’s RestarauntHelen’s RestarauntPhone: 667-2433workNotes
Brown Bag School Lunch
Call between the hours of Noon – 7pm to place an order for next day pickup
Updated 4 years ago.Masks for Hancock CountyMasks for Hancock CountyWebsite: Facebook Website: Form to Request Masks Website: Form for Volunteer Mask MakersNotes
Facebook page created to help the community supply face masks to those in need. You can request masks or sign up as a volunteer mask maker.
Updated 4 years ago.Abigail MillerEmail: amiller@ellsworthschools.orgINTERNETNotes
Making face masks for members of the community
Updated 4 years ago.