Role: outpatient behavioral-health care and care coordination; geography: AMHC lists services in Ellsworth and across Hancock County; cost/eligibility: confirm clinician fit, insurance, sliding-fee terms, referral, and intake; emergency limit: not emergency response—use crisis services or 911 as appropriate. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
AMHC Mental Health Outpatient Services
AMHC lists outpatient therapy, medication management, family services, co-occurring care, and care coordination in Ellsworth. Ask about current clinicians, specialty fit, availability, cost, and whether an appointment or referral is needed. No hoarding-specific specialty is claimed.
Role: outpatient substance-use treatment, recovery support, and MOUD/MAT pathway; geography: Hancock County, with Downeast Treatment Center in Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: confirm payer, fees, intake, and current appointment availability; emergency limit: not emergency response—call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
AMHC Substance Use Services and Downeast Treatment Center
AMHC lists substance-use outpatient services and the Downeast Treatment Center at 70 Kingsland Crossing in Ellsworth, including medication treatment and peer/nursing supports. Call to ask about current services and access; this listing does not claim treatment for hoarding disorder.
Role: primary and family medical care; geography: Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: ask about new-patient status, insurance, fees, and appointment availability; emergency limit: not emergency response—call 911 for urgent danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Northern Light Primary Care, Ellsworth
Northern Light lists Primary Care at 32 Resort Way and weekday hours. The site lists same-day sick appointments and asks patients to call ahead; confirm current hours, patient status, and coverage before traveling.
Role: referral and service-navigation line for AMHC programs; geography: Aroostook, Hancock, and Washington Counties; cost/eligibility: ask about program-specific coverage and eligibility; emergency limit: not a crisis line—call or text 988 or Maine Crisis Line; call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
AMHC Referral Center
AMHC lists its referral center at 1-800-244-6431 for questions about its behavioral-health and substance-use services. Ask which location, clinician, or intake step fits; verify service hours and availability directly.
Role: peer-led recovery connection, community programming, and resource navigation; geography: Ellsworth and Downeast region; cost/eligibility: confirm event, access, and any program terms; emergency limit: not clinical treatment or emergency response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Healthy Acadia - INSPIRE Recovery Community Center
Healthy Acadia lists INSPIRE at 24 Church Street in Ellsworth, with peer support, recovery coaching, and community activities. Schedules change; contact the center before traveling and ask whether a particular group is open to your needs.
Role: housing navigation for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; geography: Hancock and Washington Counties; cost/eligibility: confirm intake, eligibility, and program capacity; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter placement guarantee. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Healthy Acadia - Housing Support Navigation
Healthy Acadia says its Housing Support Program helps people find, apply for, and maintain housing. Ask about the current referral form, documents, and wait times. The linked seasonal warming center is not year-round; call to confirm dates, hours, and capacity before relying on it.
Role: seasonal cold-weather overnight warming and safety information; geography: Hancock and Washington Counties, at INSPIRE in Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: confirm current season dates and access; emergency limit: first-come and capacity-limited when operating; not a year-round shelter guarantee. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
INSPIRE Seasonal Overnight Warming Center Information
Healthy Acadia describes a seasonal warming center at 24 Church Street, generally operating in the cold-weather season. The page contains schedule language that can change by season; call 207-412-2288 to confirm whether it is open tonight, current hours, and capacity. Do not assume a space is available.
Role: emergency shelter, housing navigation, and basic-needs support; geography: Hancock County residents, Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: call to confirm intake, household fit, and current space; emergency limit: availability and placement are not guaranteed. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Emmaus Homeless Shelter
Emmaus describes year-round services for Hancock County residents, including shelter, housing navigation, food, clothing, and referrals. Call 207-667-3962 before traveling to confirm intake steps, eligibility, and capacity; a listing is not a promise of a bed.
Role: public housing and Housing Choice Voucher information; geography: Ellsworth and the authorities' jurisdictions in Hancock County; cost/eligibility: income, household, property, and waitlist rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or an immediate placement guarantee. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Mount Desert Island and Ellsworth Housing Authorities
The joint housing authority lists public housing and voucher programs, including Union River Estates in Ellsworth. Ask which property and application apply, whether lists are open, and what documents are needed. A past listing or application does not establish current availability.
Role: state directory of subsidized rental properties and managers; geography: Hancock County; cost/eligibility: property-specific income, application, and waitlist rules apply; emergency limit: directory does not provide immediate housing placement. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
MaineHousing - Hancock County Subsidized Housing List
MaineHousing's county list can help identify subsidized properties and contact managers. The list is updated periodically and vacancies change; call the property or manager to verify current rents, eligibility, accessibility, and application status.
Role: municipal safety-net assistance for defined basic needs; geography: City of Ellsworth—ask the town where you live if outside city limits; cost/eligibility: application and need-specific rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or continuing income support. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Ellsworth General Assistance
The City describes General Assistance for eligible basic needs such as food, housing, and heat or electricity. Applications are appointment-based; call Social Services at 207-669-6630 for current process and what to bring. County seat does not mean the City pays for every Hancock County resident.
Role: grocery pantry and food-access services; geography: Hancock County residents, Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: pantry groceries are listed as no charge, with intake and visit rules; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
The pantry says Hancock County residents may shop once a week at no charge; its posted schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, with an additional Wednesday evening period. Confirm hours, intake, and current supply before traveling.
Role: weekly community meal; geography: Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: Loaves & Fishes lists the meal as free and open to all; confirm current schedule; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery or crisis response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Everybody Eats - Ellsworth Community Meal
Loaves & Fishes lists a Monday community meal at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 134 State Street, Ellsworth. Check the current schedule and any holiday changes before traveling.
Role: community food-meal pathway; geography: Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: confirm current schedule and access directly; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed food delivery. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
The Welcome Table - Ellsworth
Loaves & Fishes lists The Welcome Table at First Congregational Church, 2 Church Street, Ellsworth. Contact the church or check the current community listing for the schedule before going.
Role: state food-benefit application and information; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: household, income, and program rules determine eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency food or crisis response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine SNAP Food Benefits
Maine DHHS explains SNAP and current application routes. Eligibility depends on program rules and household circumstances; apply or contact OFI to discuss your situation rather than relying on a directory summary.
Role: statewide applications and case information for MaineCare, SNAP, TANF, and related benefits; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: each program has separate rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or immediate cash assistance. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine DHHS Office for Family Independence
OFI's My Maine Connection portal supports applications, renewals, and case updates. Its eligibility line is listed weekdays; ask what documents and next steps apply to your case and verify current hours.
Role: Maine's Medicaid health-coverage program information and application route; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: income and other program criteria apply; emergency limit: not an emergency care provider. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
MaineCare Health Coverage
Maine DHHS OFI provides MaineCare application and case-information pathways. Check current eligibility and enrollment rules with the state; health plans and covered services vary.
Role: heating-cost assistance application pathway; geography: Maine, including Hancock County through a community action agency; cost/eligibility: household income, season, funding, and application rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency fuel delivery unless separately approved through program rules. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
MaineHousing Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)
MaineHousing lists the 2026–27 HEAP application period and explains that local agencies handle applications. Funding and eligibility are limited; contact the current Hancock County application provider and ask about appointments and crisis assistance.
Role: statewide information and referral for basic-needs programs; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: confirm each referred program's criteria and funding; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a placement guarantee. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine 211 - Housing, Food, Utilities, and Community Referrals
211 Maine can help locate current local referrals for housing, food, energy, health, and other needs. Tell the specialist your location and ask each referred provider about openings, eligibility, and what documents to bring.
Role: public fixed-route shuttle; geography: selected Ellsworth stops and times; cost/eligibility: the posted January 2026 timetable lists fares and exact-change expectations—confirm current operations; emergency limit: not emergency transport or door-to-door countywide service. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Downeast Transportation - Ellsworth Shuttle
Downeast Transportation posts Tuesday/Thursday shopping trips and Friday in-town Ellsworth service. Routes serve specific stops rather than every address. Check the current timetable, fares, accessibility, holidays, and connections before planning a trip.
Role: regional public bus connection; geography: scheduled stops between Trenton, Ellsworth, Surry, and Blue Hill; cost/eligibility: fares, schedule, and seasonal service terms apply; emergency limit: not emergency transport or a general door-to-door service. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Downeast Transportation - Ellsworth and Blue Hill Route
Downeast Transportation posts an Ellsworth–Blue Hill timetable with limited runs and service dates. Verify the effective schedule, stops, fare, and holiday changes with the operator before relying on it.
Role: regional transit route and timetable navigation; geography: Downeast Maine; cost/eligibility: route, fare, reservation, and accessibility terms vary; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Downeast Transportation - Route Finder and Service Information
Use the operator's route finder to check which scheduled service may connect Ellsworth with nearby communities. Confirm the date, stops, fare, accessibility, and return trip directly; published service is not door-to-door transportation.
Role: municipal trash drop-off and waste-service information; geography: City of Ellsworth residents and service users—confirm address and account eligibility; cost/eligibility: posted sticker and scale fees apply; emergency limit: not cleanup labor or emergency response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Ellsworth Transfer Station and City Waste Services
The City posts transfer-station hours and pay-per-bag or pay-by-weight disposal. Its page currently notes the recycling center is closed until further notice while equipment is repaired; call before bringing recyclable materials. The city service is not countywide and does not provide in-home removal.
Role: city-government routing for utilities, public works, library, planning, code, and other departments; geography: City of Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: service jurisdiction, account, permits, and fees vary; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Ellsworth City Hall and Municipal Departments
The City's department and service pages can help route questions about water, sewer, public works, property records, building safety, and local services. Ask which department has authority for the address and what records, appointments, and fees apply.
Role: municipal application and appointment pathway for defined basic needs; geography: Ellsworth residents—other municipalities administer their own programs; cost/eligibility: need and local ordinance criteria apply; emergency limit: not an emergency dispatcher. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Ellsworth General Assistance - Basic Needs Application
The City says applications are completed by appointment and lists Social Services at 207-669-6630. A submitted form alone does not complete the application. Call to confirm residency rules, documents, and the next appointment.
Role: public library, information access, materials, and community programming; geography: Ellsworth residents and visitors, subject to library policies; cost/eligibility: card and borrowing conditions apply; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Ellsworth Public Library
The City describes the library's collections, online resources, events, and library-card access for residents and visitors. Check the library directly for current hours, accessibility, card requirements, and available programs.
Role: city online access to library, utility-account, tax-map, and public-record services; geography: City of Ellsworth records and accounts; cost/eligibility: account, identity, and records-request rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Ellsworth Online Services and Property Information
The City's online-services page links to property maps, assessment cards, utility billing, library tools, and public-record requests. Verify the parcel and jurisdiction before relying on a map or assuming an online form resolves a safety or service issue.
Role: municipal code, permit, planning, and property-safety information; geography: within City jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: code requirements, inspection steps, permit fees, and appeal rules apply; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
City of Ellsworth Code Enforcement and Planning
The City lists code enforcement and planning contacts for property and permit questions. Ask what applies to the specific address, whether an inspection or permit is required, and what time and appeal options are available. This is not hoarding treatment or cleanup assistance.
Role: county-office navigation for courts, registry, commissioners, sheriff, and emergency management; geography: Hancock County and county facilities; cost/eligibility: department jurisdiction and filing fees vary; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Government and Department Directory
The county lists its departments and public offices at 50 State Street in Ellsworth. Confirm which office handles the issue, current public hours, filing requirements, and whether a city or state agency has jurisdiction.
Role: county hazard preparedness, mitigation, and emergency coordination; geography: Hancock County jurisdictions; cost/eligibility: public information and response roles vary by incident; emergency limit: call 911 for an immediate emergency. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Emergency Management Agency
The county EMA coordinates preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery planning with local and state partners. Use its information for preparedness and hazard questions; it is not a substitute for emergency dispatch.
Role: county law-enforcement and public-safety contact routing; geography: county jurisdiction—verify whether an address is within a city police area; cost/eligibility: service responsibilities vary by location; emergency limit: call 911 for emergencies. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Sheriff and Regional Communications Directory
The county department directory lists the Sheriff's Office and regional 9-1-1 communications. For non-emergency issues, confirm which agency serves the address; call 911 for immediate threats or urgent response.
Role: state trial-court information and civil/criminal case processes; geography: Hancock County courthouse in Ellsworth; cost/eligibility: filing, access, deadlines, and legal-representation rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or legal advice. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Superior Court
The Maine Judicial Branch lists Hancock County Superior Court at 50 State Street, Suite 2. Confirm the correct court, current hours, filing rules, deadlines, and fees; court staff cannot provide legal advice.
Role: county property-record and probate-record office navigation; geography: Hancock County; cost/eligibility: record access, copies, filings, and fees vary; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Registry of Deeds and Probate
Hancock County lists its Registry of Deeds and Registry of Probate. Confirm which registry holds the record, search process, identification, copy charges, filing requirements, and business hours.
Role: statewide aging, disability, and protective-services navigation; geography: Maine, including Hancock County; cost/eligibility: services and assessment criteria vary; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services
The Office of Aging and Disability Services provides information and local contacts for older adults and people with disabilities. Ask about the right district office, assessment, eligibility, and referral process.
Role: statewide reporting and safety response for incapacitated or dependent adults; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: program definitions and assessments apply; emergency limit: call 911 for a life-threatening emergency. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine Adult Protective Services and Disability Safety
Maine DHHS explains who Adult Protective Services serves and how to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including some self-neglect concerns. Call the 24-hour line to discuss the circumstances; APS is not a general cleanup program.
Role: nutrition education and food benefits for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants, and children; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: program and household criteria apply; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery or medical crisis response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Maine DHHS provides the statewide WIC program information and application pathway. Contact the program to ask about eligibility, enrollment, appointments, and the correct Hancock County clinic.
Role: heating-assistance and energy-crisis application information; geography: Maine through local agencies; cost/eligibility: household income, fuel supply, funding, and program rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency response—call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
MaineHousing Home Energy Crisis Assistance
MaineHousing describes HEAP and the separate Energy Crisis Intervention Program. For October 2026, the crisis-assistance season is scheduled to begin November 1; confirm current seasonal rules and the Hancock County application provider before relying on funds.
Role: county resource and department routing; geography: Hancock County's municipalities and unorganized territory; cost/eligibility: confirm the responsible town, agency, and program rules; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Community and Emergency Resources
Use the county's office directory and emergency-management page to locate official contacts. For basic-needs help outside Ellsworth, contact the municipality where the person lives or Maine 211; the county seat does not determine city-service eligibility.
Role: community-based SNAP application education and outreach; geography: Healthy Acadia lists Hancock and Washington Counties; cost/eligibility: SNAP eligibility is determined by Maine DHHS, not the outreach worker; emergency limit: not emergency food or crisis response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Healthy Acadia - Maine SNAP Outreach
Maine DHHS lists Healthy Acadia among its current SNAP outreach contractors for Hancock County. Contact the organization to ask whether local application assistance is currently available; OFI makes eligibility determinations.
Role: county government directory for land, probate, and public-record questions; geography: Hancock County; cost/eligibility: record fees and filing rules apply; emergency limit: not an appraisal, legal advice, or emergency response. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Hancock County Registry and Property Record Navigation
The county department directory links its registry offices. Use it to confirm where a record is held and whether a request belongs with the City, County, or State before traveling or paying a fee.
Role: community referral navigation for aging, disability, and caregiver supports; geography: Maine; cost/eligibility: confirm provider rules and availability; emergency limit: not clinical care, protective services, or emergency dispatch. | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Ellsworth, Hancock County, or stated regional/statewide service area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, insurance, program rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: these listings do not replace 911, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.
Maine 211 - Aging, Disability, and Caregiver Referrals
Ask Maine 211 about current local aging, disability, caregiver, home-support, and transportation programs. Verify service fit and eligibility with each provider; call Adult Protective Services or 911 when the situation requires those services.