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2-1-1 Maine
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www.211maine.org
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211
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United Way of Kennebec Valley
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2-1-1 is a nationally supported social services hot-line supported by the United Ways of Maine. It is a link to all of the services available to the public in a time of need. By calling 2-1-1, you will be connected with an operator who will listen to your situation, ask a few questions and then give you the names and numbers of the agencies that can assist you.
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Armed Forces Emergency Services
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http://www.southernmaine.redcross.org/
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795.4004
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ARC of Southern Maine-United Valley Services
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A "24/7" communication service to connect military authorities, military personnel, Red Cross workers and local families in need of help. Linking families with their loved ones serving in the military worldwide.
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Disaster & Emergency Services
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www.use.salvationarmy.org/nne
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623.3752
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The Salvation Army
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Provides basic and emergency needs such as food, fuel and utilities, interim shelter,clothing, medicine, transportation, and crisis counseling as needed,as well as support to emergency personnel.
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Red Cross Disaster Services
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http://www.southernmaine.redcross.org/
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795.4004
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ARC of Southern Maine-United Valley Chapter
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Meets immediate needs of individuals and families after a disaster, with food, clothing and shelter. Also provides education in disaster prevention.
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Food Bank Services
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622.5225
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Augusta Food Bank
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A program for income eligible people from Augusta and Manchester to receive a supplemental source of food to help meet their nutritional needs.
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Good Works
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www.ginne.org
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626.0170
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Goodwill Industries
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Referral service to help individuals receive the appropriate assistance.
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Halcyon House
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www.yfsinc.org
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626.3478
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Youth & Family Services
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Ten bed emergency shelter for children ages 10-17, to help runaway and homeless youth reunite with families and decide on constructive courses of action.
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Poison Center
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www.nnepc.org
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1.800.222.1222
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Northern New England Poison Ctr.
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24-hour telephone consultation service staffed by professionals who help respond to accidental, occupational and environment exposures to toxic substances.
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Emergency Shelter
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www.mainebreadoflife.org
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626.3434
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Bread of Life Ministries
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Emergency shelter to homeless families and single individuals. Case management including individual counseling around housing and services to help people become self-sufficient.
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Soup Kitchen
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www.mainebreadoflife.org
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626.3434
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Bread of Life Ministries
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Nutritious, varied meal and a warm social environment for people unable to afford or cook meals. A resource for connecting people to other services in the community.
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Red Cross Health & Safety
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www.maineredcross.org
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795.4004
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United Valley Red Cross
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Training in prevention and responding to emergencies. Skill courses in CPR, First Aid, etc.
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LINC Social Club
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www.mocomaine.com
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626.3465
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Motivational Services
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Provides people with severe and prolonged mental illness social and rehabilitational activities, the basic needs for life stability, and emergency assistance.
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