Health, Wellness, and Support Services

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Children and Families

Newborn Support

CradleME: Free service connects new parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers with the right home-based or virtual support to give newborns a strong start. A partnership between many programs created to help you and your baby thrive.

(Maine) Families: Free service offered to all families who are expecting or have a new baby at home. Maine Families’ Certified Family Visitors provide information, encouragement, and support on topics such as health, nutrition, safety, development, and your family’s well-being. They will come to you at your convenience.

Set for Success

Provides a chance for every RSU1 student to receive a backpack, school supplies, and more, all free of charge. Sign up for a haircut, visit the clothing closet, and walk the rows of local organizations’ tables with information on resources. Usually held the week before school begins in fall.

Teachers Resources Fund

Discretionary funds available for the Phippsburg Elementary School principal to give to school staff for special instructional materials, classroom supplies, or equipment not covered by the regular budget. Provided through Popham Circle.

Consulting Support

Assistive Technology

Provides improved access to and acquisition of assistive technology in education, employment, community living, and information technology. Offers a variety of services to people of all ages and all abilities. Services are provided through the Maine CITE program and available to Mainers.

NEW: Bank/Credit Union Assistance

The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions helps Maine consumers with complaints or concerns about banks or credit unions. Complaints can be filed from its website. The office also has additional resources under “consumer tools.”

Financial

Money Minders offers trained volunteers to assist older adults with their finances. Services are free for qualified clients and on a fee-for-service basis to clients exceeding income guidelines. Offered through Spectrum Generations.

  • 207-729-0475

Legal

Legal Services for Maine Elders: Free legal services for Maine’s socially and economically eligible adults, age 60 and older when basic human needs are at stake. Plus advocates for people facing challenges accessing Medicare benefits.

Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project: Free legal assistance to low-income Mainers.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Free civic legal aid.

Tax Deferral

A lifeline loan program that can cover the annual property tax bills for Mainers who are 65 and older or are permanently disabled and cannot afford to pay them on their own. Allows most vulnerable residents to age in place. Repayment of the loan occurs once the property is sold or becomes part of an estate.

  • Ask at Town Hall – Lisa Wallace or Town Administrator

Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation through AARP Tax-Aide in many different locations in Maine, including Bath.

  • Bath Area Senior Activity Center, 45 Floral Street

 

NEW: Midcoast Maine CA$H, an initiative of the United Way of Mid Coast Maine, offers free tax preparation and financial information to those who qualify.

Emergency, Protection, and Specialized Services

2-1-1 Maine

United Way of Mid-Coast Maine supports 2-1-1 Maine, the free, confidential, 24-hour referral line to help connect residents with information and local services. Examples include after-school care, elder care, utilities and heating, housing and rent, food and clothing, and mental health.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

Anyone can call for help or information. If you are worried about an older person, but aren’t sure if what you are seeing is abuse, it’s best to let APS know your concerns. APS can provide or arrange for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Aging and Disability Services

Supports Maine’s older and disabled adults by providing adult protective, brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, long-term care, and aging and community services.

Behavioral Health Services

A network of care dedicated to serving children, adults and families in need of services for mental and behavioral health, developmental services, education and recovery. Provided by Sweetster, a non-profit organization.

  • 329 Bath Road, Brunswick
  • 800-434-3000

Dementia Daytime Care and Caregiver Support

Bath Brunswick Respite Care provides support and valuable information to families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Domestic Violence Resource Center

Serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. 24/7 Hotline (call 800-522-3304) for legal and court support, emergency sheltering, hospital accompaniment, group healing, and transitional housing. Provided by New Hope Midcoast.

Midcoast Maine Community Action

Connects Sagadahoc County residents to multiple social services. Services include: early childhood education, coaching and education workshops, food, counseling, and breastfeeding support for new mothers, help with housing, fuel, utilities, security deposits, financial education and other basic needs, parent and caregiver workshops.

  • 34 Wing Farm Pkwy., Bath
  • 800-221-2221 or 207-442-7963

NEW: New Hope Midcoast

Offers a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, and emergency shelter for abuse victims.

  • newhopemidcoast.org
  • 1-800-522-3304 or 207-443-8898
  • 12 Court St., Bath

Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS)

Supports treatment, harm reduction, and recovery, and aims to reduce the number of fatal and non-fatal drug related overdoses. State resource: knowyouroptions.me. Local resource: Bath Recovery Community Center. Functions as a space of support for all individuals in the region who are impacted by substance use. Helps build positive and recovery-oriented relationships, support groups, connections to community resources, and much more.

  • 15 Vine Street, Bath
  • 207-607-6595

Sexual Violence

Confidential free 24-hour sexual assault hotline

  • 1-800-871-7741

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine supports and advocates for people affected by sexual violence, while working to prevent it in our communities. In person, support groups, online and phone support.

Medical Care and Adult Support

Adult Day Program

A supportive and stimulating environment for individuals facing memory challenges such as Alzheimer’s or other age-related issues. Flexible care options, with half-day and full-day services available in a safe, engaging group setting. $70 for a half day and $140 for a full day. However, no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Sponsorship and state programs are available. Run by Brunswick-Bath Respite Care at the former Bath Hospital.

  • 9 Park Street, Bath
  • 207-729-8571

Adults with Disabilities – Elmhurst

Provides safe and supportive environments where adults with disabilities can truly thrive. Members of our programs will be able to try new things and succeed on their own while having the resources and support they need.

Dental Care

Free comprehensive dental care provided by volunteer dentists to needy, disabled, elderly, and mentally compromised individuals.

Drug Take Back Program – Police Dept.

Residents may drop off unused prescription drugs anonymously at the Green Safe Drug Disposal Box. Over-the-counter drugs do not qualify.

  • Basement of Phippsburg Town Hall
  • 207-443-8201, ext. 1

Eyeglasses – Spectrum Generations

Provides prescription eye glasses for people who meet income requirements and do not have insurance that covers prescription glasses.

  • 800-639-1553

Hero Care Network for Veterans and Their Families – Red Cross

Delivers verified messages to deployed service members during emergencies at home, plus provides access to financial assistance in emergencies.

  • 16 Community Way, Topsham
  • 800-464-6692, Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter Red Cross

Medical Care and Dental Clinic

Oasis Free Clinics offers no-cost, whole-person primary care medical dental, vision, and mental health services to uninsured adults, ages 18-64 in Midcoast Maine. Also provides a Prescription Assistance Program to all community members who cannot afford their critical medications.

  • 877-275-1787 or 207-662-7968

Medical Equipment and Adaptive Gear Closet

Medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and canes are available free of charge at Phippsburg Fire and Rescue.

  • Lorana Pierce, Rescue Chief, 207-389-1510

Post-storm Support

Post-disaster Recovery

If your house is condemned due to fire, storms or flooding, the Red Cross provides services such as shelter, emotional support, comfort kits, replacement medications and medical supplies and some financial assistance.

  • 800-733-2767

Warming Centers (during power outages)

Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association provides hot meals, games, television, and power charging during even the longest power outages. Check Facebook for updates.

Phippsburg Fire Department is a certified warming station during power outages. The daytime temporary shelter offers showers, TV, and a community gathering place. Check the Town of Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Facebook for updates.

  • 1060 Main Road
  • 207-389-2410

Seniors

Bath Area Senior Citizens Activity Center

A variety of events and activities for seniors, including luncheons, dinners, line dancing, quilting, knitting, cornhole, Zumba, and bocce. Annual membership is $15.

Good Morning Program

If you are 60 years or older, disabled, or live alone in Phippsburg, this free program allows you to check in by phone every morning from 8am-10am. If you don’t call, you will be contacted or an officer will stop by to make sure you are ok. Must complete an application at Town Hall). Or call Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department at 207-443-8529.

NEW: SEARCH Program (Seek ,Elderly, Alone, Renew, Courage & Hope)

Connects folks over 60 years of age with volunteers in our community. Trained volunteers bring skills, enthusiasm, and companionship to their lives while assisting with a variety of support services including transportation. Call 207-837-8810 or click here.

Seniors Helping Seniors

Weekly meetings at Small Point Baptist Church on Tuesdays at 10am. Plus, free luncheons the 3rd Tuesday of every month. All are welcome. If you cannot attend, we’ll deliver. Or call if you need a ride.

  • 207-389-2189 or 207-389-1451

Shut-in Support

Fire and Rescue Department supports shut-ins. If you would like someone to check in on you or a family member during inclement weather, please complete the Emergency Services Questionnaire on the Town’s Web Site to be sure Fire and Rescue can help you in an emergency. Fire and Rescue is also on Facebook and Instagram.