Re-Opening Ellsworth Initiatives
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/reopeningellsworth
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Residents and Businesses (Updated Frequently)
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/covid/
COVID-19 Community Bulletin Board
https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/covid-19-community-bulletin-board/
Need help or have a service you would like to add? Contact Us Via The Web or Call City Hall 667-2563 M-F 8A-4P
Online Programming
Online Education Programming
Breakfast/Lunch Food Program. We are also accepting donations.
There are “learn at home” resources listed here as well as a 4-H Fridays video series. We are also looking for Volunteers.
Phone Visits with parents/caregivers of children birth to 3.
Phone appointments – nutrition assistance for children.
Food and Exercise Programs
Online programs and resources (ebooks, etc.)
Online gardening programs.
Cancer Patient Navigation, Diabetes Prevention, or Gambling Self-Exclusion Services. We are accepting donations and looking for volunteers.
Virtual Rotary Meetings
Grocery Pickup and Delivery
Please call between 8AM and 3PM.
Grocery / Prescriptions / Supplies Delivery
Groceries / Prescription / Supplies Pickup and Delivery. We are accepting donations and help from volunteers.
Helpline, Planning & Support
Available 24/7
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).
Take out meals Mondays until June 1st, 3-5:30pm at the Moore Community Center located at 125 State Street.
Effective June 1st: take out meals 3:00pm -5:30pm will be available at St. Dunstan’s Church located at 134 State Street.
The program will be open on Memorial Day.
Food Pantry – Pickup or Delivery
Hours: Wednesday 9:30am – 6:30pm & Friday 9:30am – 12pm
Donations – Wednesday or Friday or by appt.
Volunteers wanted!
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.
Assists in finding shelter.
Shelter
Open 24/7
Shelter
Online support groups, staff availability by phone and email
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.
Home Energy Assistance Program
Recognizing that many people, who would normally be ineligible for the program due to household income levels, have experienced a sudden drop in income, Maine Housing has temporarily changed the calculation formula for certain individuals. This change is currently in effect for one month only, through May 1, 2020.
Online Exercise Programs
Project Hope
Continuing to offer services via telephone for screening and program placement.
Continued end of life services, bereavement support
Helpline, Planning & Support
Available 24/7
Online Yoga
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
Helpline and Local Support
Eviction, Rental Housing, Foreclosure, Small Claims Court, etc.
Online Yoga
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.
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.”
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Unemployment Compensation
WorkShare Program
Career Center staff members have been trained to assist people with unemployment filing.
Information regarding health insurance coverage options.
WIFI available 24 hours, accessible from parking lot
WIFI available 24 hours, accessible from parking lot
WIFI available from 7 am – 8 pm
WIFI available from 7am – 8pm
WIFI available, accessible from parking lot
Network: MaineEDU-Guest
The Community Closet store is currently closed. They are running a mobile unit that will deliver food, baby formula, and hygiene items to those in need.
Breakfast/Lunch food program. Donations are being accepted to help provide the free meals.
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.
Brown Bag School Lunch
Call between the hours of Noon – 7pm to place an order for next day pickup
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.
Making face masks for members of the community