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Maine Senior Resources
Free and low-cost help for older Mainers and their families.
Explore help with food, heating, housing, home support, transportation, and more. Choose a town to see local and regional listings alongside statewide programs. Program eligibility and availability still apply.
Not sure where to begin? Call 211 Maine or your Aging & Disability Resource Center: 1-877-353-3771.
Where do you need help?
Listings match the area served, not just the location of an office. Statewide programs may direct you to a local provider. Don’t see your community? Call 211 for help finding services.
25 listings available. Choose your town and type of help to narrow the list.
Help finding services
Maine Aging & Disability Resource Centers
Statewide program or referral service
A starting point for older adults and family caregivers seeking meals, home support, transportation, benefits counseling, or local services.
- Cost
- Information and referrals; ask about costs for individual services.
- Who can use it
- Older adults, people with disabilities, and care partners; statewide network with regional coverage.
- Next step
- 1-877-353-3771 — select your county.
Help finding services
211 Maine
Statewide program or referral service
Free, confidential help locating food, heating, housing, transportation, and other community assistance.
- Cost
- Free information and referrals; referred services have their own eligibility and costs.
- Who can use it
- All ages; statewide.
- Next step
- Dial 211; alternate number 1-877-463-6207. Text your ZIP code to 898-211.
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AgeMaine — formerly Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Cumberland and York counties, except Brunswick and Harpswell
A regional starting point for meals, Medicare questions, caregiver support, and help finding community services.
- Cost
- Ask about the specific program; some services are free and others have eligibility or fees.
- Who can use it
- Older adults and caregivers in its aging-agency region.
- Next step
- Call 1-800-427-7411 or 207-396-6500.
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SeniorsPlus
Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties
Connect with Western Maine's aging agency for information, meals, benefits guidance, and caregiver resources.
- Cost
- Information and assistance are free; individual programs have their own eligibility and costs.
- Who can use it
- Regional aging-agency services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
- Next step
- Call 1-800-427-1241 or 207-795-4010.
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Spectrum Generations
Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Brunswick, and Harpswell
Central Maine's aging agency connects older adults and caregivers with meals, benefits guidance, support, and community programs.
- Cost
- Ask about the program; fees, donations, and eligibility vary by service.
- Who can use it
- Older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in its service region.
- Next step
- Call 1-800-639-1553.
Food & meals
Windham Food Pantry
Windham residents
Food assistance for Windham residents. Call before visiting to arrange an appointment.
- Cost
- Food assistance; confirm current enrollment details when you call.
- Who can use it
- Windham residents; proof of residency required.
- Next step
- Food Pantry: 207-892-1931.
Transportation
People Plus — Volunteer Transportation Network
Brunswick, Harpswell, and Topsham residents
Volunteer rides for groceries, prescriptions, appointments, and other needs. Up to four free rides per month; driver availability determines whether a ride can be filled.
- Cost
- Free rides for registered participants.
- Who can use it
- Residents of Brunswick, Harpswell, and Topsham. Register first; request rides at least three full business days ahead.
- Next step
- Call 207-729-0757.
Food & meals
Good Shepherd Food Bank — Maine Food Access Map
Statewide program or referral service
Find nearby food pantries and community meal programs. Check each site's hours before traveling.
- Cost
- Free or donation-based resources; confirm the individual site's arrangements.
- Who can use it
- Statewide directory; local providers set service areas and requirements.
- Next step
- Use the map or call 211 for help finding a nearby program.
Food & meals
Maine SNAP
Statewide program or referral service
Grocery benefits for eligible households. Older adults on limited incomes can apply even if they are unsure whether they qualify.
- Cost
- Public food benefit for eligible households; benefit amount depends on circumstances.
- Who can use it
- Maine residents meeting household, income, expense, and other program requirements; not limited to seniors.
- Next step
- Apply by phone: 1-855-797-4357; online and local DHHS options are on the official page.
Food & meals
Community Dining & Home-Delivered Meals
Statewide program or referral service
Maine's aging network provides community meals and home-delivered meals for eligible people who cannot prepare adequate meals.
- Cost
- Ask the local aging agency about donations, any fees, eligibility, delivery schedules, and waitlists.
- Who can use it
- Older adults and other eligible participants; home delivery includes functional and meal-preparation criteria. Local coverage varies.
- Next step
- 1-877-353-3771 — ask for nutrition services in your county.
Food & meals
Senior Food Boxes — Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Statewide program or referral service
Monthly supplemental USDA food distributed through participating organizations.
- Cost
- Food assistance for eligible participants; confirm enrollment and pickup arrangements with the local distributor.
- Who can use it
- Income-eligible adults age 60 and older. The official page lists distributors by county.
- Next step
- Use the county contact list on the official page; 211 can help identify the local distributor.
Heating, housing & basic needs
MaineHousing — Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Statewide program or referral service
Help with home heating costs for qualifying households. This is assistance toward costs, rather than a promise to cover the entire bill.
- Cost
- Income-based heating assistance; awards and availability depend on program rules and funding.
- Who can use it
- Eligible Maine homeowners and renters; not limited to seniors.
- Next step
- HEAP information: 1-877-544-3271. Apply through the Community Action Agency serving your area or the official application route.
Heating, housing & basic needs
MaineHousing — Weatherization Assistance
Statewide program or referral service
Home energy assessment and approved improvements such as insulation and air sealing to reduce energy waste.
- Cost
- No cost to eligible households.
- Who can use it
- Income-eligible homeowners and renters; rental work requires owner approval. Work and timing depend on the assessment and funding.
- Next step
- Contact your local Community Action Agency through the official page; MaineHousing: 1-800-452-4668.
Heating, housing & basic needs
MaineHousing — Community Aging in Place & Home Repair Resources
Statewide program or referral service
Explore home safety checks, minor maintenance, accessibility modifications, and other repair assistance.
- Cost
- Community Aging in Place offers no-cost assistance to eligible homeowners. Other repair programs may use grants or loans; check the specific terms.
- Who can use it
- Eligible low-income older or disabled homeowners for aging-in-place assistance; other programs have separate requirements and local availability.
- Next step
- MaineHousing: 1-800-452-4668; ask for the local agency handling the relevant program.
Heating, housing & basic needs
Municipal General Assistance
Statewide program or referral service
Help with qualifying essential needs, potentially including food, housing, utilities, and medical necessities.
- Cost
- Needs-based assistance, generally paid to vendors through vouchers.
- Who can use it
- People without sufficient income or resources for basic needs; apply at the local municipal office. Not limited to seniors.
- Next step
- Start with your town or city office. If you cannot reach it or have questions: 1-800-442-6003.
Health coverage & prescriptions
Maine SHIP — Medicare Counseling
Statewide program or referral service
Help understanding Medicare choices, prescription coverage, cost-saving programs, and benefit questions.
- Cost
- Free Medicare counseling; coverage and care costs depend on your plan.
- Who can use it
- Maine Medicare beneficiaries and those helping them; statewide through regional aging agencies.
- Next step
- 1-877-353-3771 — ask for SHIP or Medicare counseling.
Health coverage & prescriptions
MaineCare & Medicare Savings Programs
Statewide program or referral service
Coverage options and assistance with certain Medicare premiums or other eligible out-of-pocket costs.
- Cost
- Financial assistance depends on the program and eligibility; the Medicare Savings Programs are not the same as full MaineCare coverage.
- Who can use it
- Older adults and adults with disabilities meeting the relevant criteria; Medicare Savings Programs require Medicare and program eligibility.
- Next step
- Use the official application options; for help understanding the choices, call SHIP at 1-877-353-3771.
Help at home & caregiver support
Maine DHHS — Publicly Funded Home Care
Statewide program or referral service
MaineCare and state-funded options may help eligible older adults and adults with disabilities remain at home.
- Cost
- Funding, participant costs, and services depend on the program. A functional assessment is free; financial eligibility is separate.
- Who can use it
- Most programs require functional and financial review. Approval does not guarantee immediate service availability.
- Next step
- Assessment inquiries: 1-833-525-5784. Application help: local ADRC at 1-877-353-3771.
Help at home & caregiver support
Catholic Charities Maine — Independent Support Services
Statewide program or referral service
Help with tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and essential errands.
- Cost
- A copayment is generally required; services may be available at no charge for people meeting eligibility guidelines.
- Who can use it
- Older adults and adults with physical disabilities needing homemaking assistance; statewide program, subject to eligibility and worker availability.
- Next step
- 1-888-477-2263.
Help at home & caregiver support
Maine Care Partner Supports
Statewide program or referral service
Ask about caregiver guidance, support groups, respite resources, and programs for people supporting older adults or people living with dementia.
- Cost
- Support and respite programs have different eligibility, funding, and cost-sharing rules; confirm locally.
- Who can use it
- Family and other care partners; regional aging agencies administer programs throughout Maine.
- Next step
- 1-877-353-3771 — ask about care partner support and respite.
Transportation
MaineCare Non-Emergency Transportation
Statewide program or referral service
Eligible members may obtain rides or approved reimbursement for MaineCare-covered appointments.
- Cost
- Covered transportation for eligible members and approved trips; this is not a general free taxi service.
- Who can use it
- MaineCare members meeting transportation requirements. Regional brokers arrange services.
- Next step
- Use the official county broker list. Request a ride at least two business days before the appointment.
Legal help & protection
Legal Services for Maine Elders
Statewide program or referral service
Free civil legal help with issues such as housing, benefits, debt, elder abuse, and Medicare or MaineCare problems.
- Cost
- Free legal help for qualifying older Mainers; case scope and representation depend on the issue. Criminal cases are outside its scope.
- Who can use it
- Maine residents age 60 and older.
- Next step
- 1-800-750-5353; alternate number 207-623-1797.
Legal help & protection
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Statewide program or referral service
Independent information and advocacy about long-term care rights, service problems, and access to care, including eligible home-care settings.
- Cost
- Free and confidential.
- Who can use it
- Long-term care consumers, including nursing home and assisted living residents and people receiving home care; statewide.
- Next step
- 1-800-499-0229 or 207-621-1079.
Legal help & protection
Maine Adult Protective Services
Statewide program or referral service
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an incapacitated or dependent adult.
- Cost
- No charge to make a report.
- Who can use it
- Incapacitated or dependent adults in Maine; not restricted to a particular senior age threshold.
- Next step
- 1-800-624-8404, available 24 hours. Call 911 for immediate danger.
From Home Support Services
HelpLine Medical Alert — Home Support Services, LLC
Central and Southern Maine — confirm your address
Medical alert systems from our family-owned Maine company, with local equipment-selection help, installation, instruction, and ongoing on-site support.
- Cost
- Monitoring fee applies. Equipment selection, installation, instruction, and ongoing service are included at no additional charge. Cancel anytime; equipment must be returned.
- Who can use it
- Call to confirm service at your address and discuss a system that fits your needs.
- Next step
- Call our Windham office: (207) 892-1454.
No listings match those selections. Try another type of help or select “Show all listings.” For assistance locating other services, call 211.
Information reviewed November 7, 2026. Costs, funding, eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change. Contact each organization before applying or traveling. A listing is a connection to help, not a guarantee of eligibility or immediate service.
This is a growing directory, not a complete list of every local program. Some programs serve all ages. HelpLine is a paid monitoring service offered by Home Support Services, LLC; the listing explains its fees separately.
For immediate danger, call 911.