Help & Support

Westport Island is served by several charitable organizations that offer many forms of help and assistance to those in need. If you or someone you know could use some support, see the list below. You can also try 211 Maine: a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services - just dial 211!

Food

Lincoln County Food Pantry Schedule

Helping Hands, Westport Island (grocery gift cards)

Rides to St. Phillips Food Pantry: Susan Gallagher (207) 350-2038, Chelsea Eyre (617) 592-9543 or Judy Pagon (609) 703-4790.   

Heating

Helping Hands (fuel assistance) 

Westport Island Woodchucks (fire wood)

Transportation

Mid-Coast Connector (for MaineCare member): Taxi rides to medical appointments. Call at least two business days in advance. 1-855-930-7900

F.I.S.H.: Lincoln County volunteers offering free rides. Call at least two business days in advance. (207) 350-9808, lincolncountyfish@gmail.com

Rides to St. Phillips Food Pantry: Susan Gallagher (207) 350-2038, Chelsea Eyre (617) 592-9543 or Judy Pagon (609) 703-4790.   


General Support & Social Services

Mid-Coast Community Action: General social services assistance including housing, health care, education, heating assistance, and more 

Mid Coast Maine United Way: General social services assistance including housing, health care, education, heating assistance, and more 

MaineHealth Patient Assistance Line: Help applying for health coverage, accessing affordable medication, finding transportation, and other social services. 1-833-644-3571, patientassistline@mainehealth.org 

Westport Island General Assistance Program: Municipal program for emergency financial assistance

Legal Assistance

Legal Services for Maine Elders: Free legal assistance for Mainers 60 and older

Mental Health

Maine Crisis Line: Mental health support hotline

New Hope Midcoast: Domestic violence hotline and support organization