Help & Support
Westport Island is served by many wonderful organizations that offer many forms of help and assistance. Check out the list below!
The Central Lincoln County YMCA also offers a Community Navigator who can help you access all types of support and assistance. They can be reached at (207) 403-4116.
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
Tech Support
National Digital Equity Center: Free classes on technology, and help obtaining an affordable device and internet access.