Community Resources During Pandemic

Community Resources Guide 

1.  Call 2-1-1 (Toll free, 24 hour helpline for interactive updates on local government facilities, programs and policies)

 Visit:  211maine.org  or email:  info@211.org

2. Maine CDC: Maine CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19

3. Maine DHHS: Programs and services through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services  https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/programs.shtml

Food Resources:

1. The Cape Elizabeth Food Service Department is offering free breakfast and lunch items to families that are in a food insecure situation. Please email food@capeelizabethschools.org to schedule a delivery or pick up time. Your information is confidential and will not be shared with anyone. The goal of the CE Food Service Department is to make sure all students have the necessary food to stay healthy during this stressful time.

2. Wayside Food Programs has a list of community resources available including food pantries and meals (breakfast & lunch) for youth up to age 18.

3. Judy’s Pantry- https://ceumc.org/judys-produce-pantry/

4. The Locker Project- http://mainelockerproject.org/

Internet Services and Utilities:

1. Charter Communications(Spectrum) -  offering free wifi to households with students who do not already have a spectrum broadband subscription.  To enroll, call 844-488-8395.  Installation fees are waived for new student households.

2. State regulators issued an order directing all utilities that provide electricity, natural gas and water to refrain from disconnecting customers until further notice.  This applies to both residential and commercial customers.  

Emotional Support information:

1. Visit ChildMind.org  for mental health resources and parental support during the COVID-19 crisis. Expert clinicians can do telehealth evaluations and treatment for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders and learning disorders. Click here to request an appointment and to learn more.

2. NAMI Maine - National Alliance on Mental Illness 

1. Maine Helpline - Toll-free number: (800) 464-5767 & press "1"

Email: helpline@namimaine.org

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

2. Family Respite Program

3. Teen Text Support Line -  a new mental health program for youth 14 – 20 years of age living in Maine. The Text Line can be reached at (207) 515 – 8398 (TEXT). The Teen Text Support Line operates from 12pm – 10pm each day and provides adolescents who may need additional mental health support with a safe space to talk with another young person. Staff providing support via the Teen Text Line are between 19 – 23 years of age.

 This is NOT a crisis line. If you or your child is in crisis, call the Maine Crisis Line via phone or text at  (888) 568-1112.

3. Center for Grieving Children - offering virtual services

4. Kids First - provides education and support for current families who are struggling with co-parenting during COVID-19.

5. School Counselor, Bri Gallagher, is posting daily social-emotional learning video mini- lessons for students on her blog.  http://pondcoveguidance.blogspot.com

Other Hotlines:

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255) 
2. Child Abuse - The State of Maine’s child abuse hotline is staffed 24 hours a day. 1-800-452-1999
3. Domestic Violence 1-866-834-HELP(4357) This number gives you information on domestic violence, crisis counseling, and emotional support.

                     For Multilingual Resources on COVID-19 click here