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 administers a wide variety of community programs and services.  It is located in the basement of townhall, accessed on the Main St. side of the building

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

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/ 

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) HELPLINE

For resources on mental health and suicide prevention. 

1-800-464-5767 • namimaine.org

211 MAINE

Access to a variety of resoureces in Maine.

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