Resources
*This information is provided for informational purposes only. The PIHA is does not assume responsibility for the information or advice provided by the following resources. We encourage you to always seek care from a trusted medical professional.
GENERAL RESOURCES:
MaineHealth's Patient Assistance Line
The Patient Assistance Line can help with applying for health coverage, accessing affordable medications, finding transportation or other social services. They will work with any MaineHealth patient seeking assistance with issues that are negatively affecting their health such as health insurance, medications, transportation, housing, and food insecurity. There is no charge. This service is funded by MaineHealth.
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Call 833-644-3571
Access Maine is an online resource guide with information to connect people living in Maine to public programs, services, and other resources that are available to provide support they need to be safe, happy, healthy, and successful.
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Website: https://accessmaine.org/
You can contact the 211 Maine helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 Maine is a free, confidential statewide program that provides information about local health and human services to people of all ages.
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Dial 211 (or 1-877-463-6207)
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Text your zip code to 898-211
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Email info@211maine.org
CoverME.gov is the website for the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace. CoverME.gov is designed to help find affordable health coverage for you and your family. Through CoverME.gov, you can compare qualified health insurance plans that include a comprehensive set of benefits and coverage. You can also apply for help to lower the cost of your health coverage. CoverME.gov can also help you find out if you qualify for free or low-cost coverage from MaineCare (Maine’s Medicaid program).
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Call 1-866-636-0355
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Website: https://www.coverme.gov/
The MaineHealth Lending Library has a wide variety of resources available, including health and wellness eBooks and audio books to make it easier to get information you need to make health decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
Domestic Violence Resources
Statewide: The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Statewide Domestic Abuse Helpline: 1-866-834-HELP (4357)
Cumberland County: Through These Doors
24 Hour Confidential Helpline: 1-800-537-6066
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:
Help Me Grow (HMG) Maine is a free information line linking families and professionals to information about child development, pregnancy, and community resources for children all over Maine up to the age of eight years old. Call today by dialing 211 option 5 to speak to a Family Support Specialist who will listen, link you to services, and provide ongoing support when needed.
Taking care of yourself and your children can be hard. While children bring great joy, parenting is not picture perfect. Everyone needs help sometimes, whether that’s paying bills, finding affordable child care, or dealing with your own feelings and stress. Be There for ME is a judgement-free place to get connected to support.
CradleME is a free service that connects you with the right home-based or virtual support for you and your baby. They are a partnership between many programs created to help you and your baby thrive — see their website to learn more about each of the resources available to you.
Parent Stress Line: 1.800.632.8188
The Parent Stress Line is a toll-free, confidential helpline for parents who need to discuss issues related to their children. Trained volunteer counselors answer the Parental Stress Line and offer support, empathy, encouragement, information and referrals. The line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any parent or caregiver raising children 18 and under may call the Parental Stress Line.
Maine Parent Federation's goal is to provide the information and resources needed to be a successful advocate for your family. They have a Resource Map, a blog will keep you up to date on happenings and events, and they offer various trainings and webinars with downloadable resources.
If you are pregnant or a new parent with substance use disorder MaineMom is here to help you. With the MaineMOM program, you’ll receive care, compassion, and the support you’ve been looking for. Eighteen sites across Maine deliver MaineMOM services. In Portland the sites are:
Maine Medical Partners OB/GYN Clinic
22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-662-5400, option 3
Northern Light Mercy Health Center, Women’s Health
195 Fore River Parkway, Suite 310 Portland Maine 04102
Phone: 207-553-6920