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