LOCAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Below is a list of local and state organizations that provide support for those in need.
YARMOUTH CARES ABOUT NEIGHBORS – YCAN
YCAN connects resources with people who need them and works to fill the gaps. It provides support services for residents in need, from transportation and heating assistance to a broad array of senior services.
207-838-2261 • ycan.info
YARMOUTH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
If you need food assistance, or have non-perishable items to donate, contact the Yarmouth Community Food Pantry. It is located behind First Parish Church on Storer Street. It is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-noon.
207-4248-1200 • ycan.info/food-support
YARMOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICES
This Town department, which is based behind Town Hall, administers a wide variety of community programs and services.
207-846-2406 • yarmouthcommunityservices.org
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
The Town of Yarmouth administers General Assistance as a safety net for its most needy residents. It is designed to help residents pay for basic necessities such as rent/mortgage, fuel, non-elective medical services, clothing, personal supplies and food.
207-846-2406 x326 • yarmouth.me.us/generalassistance
CURBSIDE ORDERING
Many major supermarket chains have online ordering and pick-up services (Hannaford-to-go, Shaw’s Fresh Pass, and Whole Foods Online Ordering).
LOCAL FOOD SUPPORT
There are several ways to access food support in the Yarmouth Community, including Meals on Wheels, the nutrition closet, and lunch crunch.
https://ycan.info/food-support/
TRAVEL INFORMATION
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtml
KEEP MAINE HEALTHY
Anyone in Maine over the age of 12 months who feels they need a test for COVID-19 may get a test at participating sites.
WALGREENS TESTING
Walgreens in Yarmouth is now taking appointments for drive thru Covid-19 testing at no cost.
CURATIVE TESTING
Curative offers free NAAT tests at the Portland Jetport. You can walk in, but appointments are preferred. To check hours and appointments:
https://book.curative.com/sites/34630
CVS TESTING
CVS offers both PCR and NAAT tests through their website.
SUPPORT FOR ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE
People affected by COVID-19 can safely isolate and quarantine with financial and logistical support. This community-based care provides temporary help with food, shelter, income, rent support and transportation.
YARMOUTH CORONAVIRUS NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATORS
This is a group of residents who have volunteered to coordinate, communicate, and connect neighbors during this crisis. To find a neighborhood communicator near you, check out this map. To volunteer as a coordinator, contact Carla Hunt at musseit@yahoo.com
YARMOUTH SEWING WARRIORS
This group of volunteers work with the Coronavirus Task Force to provide hand-sewn cotton masks to those in need. To date the Sewing Warriors have provided over 3000 masks to schools, hospitals, and those who cannot afford to buy them.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) HELPLINE
For resources on mental health and suicide prevention.
1-800-464-5767 • namimaine.org
COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORTS FROM DHHS
Support is available to ensure that people affected by COVID-19 can safely isolate and quarantine. DHHS has partnered with 30 community agencies to provide free, temporary help.
211 • maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus-resources/communitysupports
211 MAINE
For services, Covid 19 updates, and help navigating Covid issues and state support.
211 • Website
SWEETSER INTENTIONAL WARM LINE
The 24-hour Sweetser Intentional Peer Support Warm Line is a mental health peer-to-peer phone support program offering connection with trained specialists who have experience with mental health and/or substance use issues and recovery. The focus is to foster recovery, moving toward wellness and reconnecting with community.
1-866-771-9276 or 711 • maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
The statewide Domestic Violence Helpline connects callers with advocates at Domestic Violence Resource Centers and provides information, crisis counseling, emotional support and advocacy.
1-866-834-HELP (4357) • mcedv.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THROUGH THESE DOORS
Cumberland County’s domestic violence resource center provides services to people experiencing domestic abuse and related issues, and offers community education, prevention, and training.
1-800-537-6066 • Throughthesedoors.org