Partner programs
United Way of Kennebec Valley partners with 49 programs throughout Kennebec County that focus on improving health, education and financial stability for all.
211 MAINE
United Way of Kennebec Valley
211 is a nationally supported social services hotline and texting service. 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 in your area.|
Phone:
2-1-1 |
Health
Disaster Services
American Red Cross in Central and Mid-Coast Maine
Meets immediate food, clothing and shelter needs of individuals and families after a disaster. Also provides education in disaster prevention.|
Phone:
207-795-4004 |
outpatient services
Crisis & Counseling Centers
The outpatient counseling program supports the mental health, healing and overall wellness of individuals throughout Kennebec County.|
Phone:
207-626-3448 |
home and community-based treatment
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Provides intensive, in-home, team-based therapy for children/youth and their families who are experiencing difficulties beyond the scope of regular outpatient counseling.|
Phone:
207-626-3455 |
sliding fee dental program
Kennebec Valley Family Dentistry
Offers sliding-fee dental services to individuals and families who otherwise could not afford dental care.|
Phone:
207-623-3400 |
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linc center
Motivational Services
Provides people with severe and prolonged mental illness with social and recreation activities, the basic needs for life stability and emergency assistance.|
Phone:
207-626-3465 |
wic (women, infants & children)
MaineGeneral
Provides nutrition education and counseling to support families in making lifelong healthy choices.|
Phone:
207-626-6350 |
HOSPICE SUPPORT PROGRAM
MaineGeneral Community Care
Volunteers provide support and care needed to maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life to patients wherever they live.|
Phone:
207-626-1799 |
Harm Reduction Program
MaineGeneral Community Care
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Phone:
207-621-3770 |
Alzheimer's care center
MaineGeneral
Provides a stimulating, friendly and caring place for adults who need help or supervision during the day. United Way funding supports transportation to adult day services.|
Phone:
207-626-1770 |
mainegeneral
counseling
Offers assessment and counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups for all ages in the areas of substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
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Phone:
207-621-3750 |
Child care
Southern Kennebec Child
Development Corp.
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Phone:
207-582-3110 |
community grief support groups
MaineGeneral Community Care
Provides comprehensive bereavement support to the southern Kennebec Valley area.|
Phone:
207-626-1779 |
sliding fee dental program
Waterville Community Dental Center
Offers sliding-fee program when funding is available. Also accepts MaineCare for children for routine care, and MaineCare for adults for emergency care.|
Phone:
207-872-8891 |
children's advocacy center
Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center
Provides a safe, neutral and child-centered place for coordinated evaluation of children following an allegation of sexual abuse.|
Phone:
207-377-1010 |
education
alternative to suspension
Augusta Teen Center
Teen mentoring, tutoring, conflict management and crisis intervention aimed at reducing school suspensions and increasing opportunities for school success and graduation.
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Phone:
207-622-0452 |
learning center
Kennebec Valley YMCA
Fosters supportive relationships, creates developmentally appropriate experiences, and ecnourages the unique qualities of all children in a safe and nurturing environment through affordable child care and pre-school.|
Phone:
207-622-9622 |
Child care & program scholarships
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley
Provides licensed child care for children six weeks until grade 5, tutoring and enrichment programs for grades 6-12, and sports programs.|
Phone:
207-582-8458 |
Early intervention services
Children's Center
Provides early intervention and family services including developmental, speech, occupational and physical therapies, respite care, therapeutic recreation, parent education, and case management.
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Phone:
877-890-7788 |
children & youth abuse prevention
Family Violence Project
Provides school-based and community prevention education programs in Kennebec county.|
Phone:
207-623-8637 |
south end teen center
Kennebec Valley Community Action Project
Provides a safe and enriching after school and summer program that serves students in grades 6-12 with academic support, career preparation, life skills, mentoring, and opportunities for fun and friendship.|
Phone:
207-873-5621 |
one-to-one youth
mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine
Pairs children facing adversity with a mentor to develop strong and enduring 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.|
Phone:
207-592-4616 |
youth and family programs
Winthrop YMCA
Provides a year-round program of organized, supervised activities so youth and families can enjoy activities in their own community.|
Phone:
207-377-9686 |
Youth and Teen programs
Kennebec Valley YMCA
Structured recreation and health-related programs that foster social development in youth and their families.|
Phone:
207-626-9622 |
snow pond center for the arts
Offers an arts-based after school program for underserved school-aged children in the Kennebec Valley region.|
Phone:
844-476-6976 |
Kids Club After School Program
Winthrop Area YMCA
Provides children grades 3-5 a safe and fun place to go after school; includes a healthy snack, time for homework, and recreational activities.|
Phone:
207-377-9686 |
community literacy project
Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec
Provides access to education so adult learners have an opportunity to reach their full potential and be contributing members of their community.|
Phone:
207-626-3440 |
foster grandparent program
Penquis
Provides tutors and mentors to children and youth with exceptional needs. Working one-on-one or in groups, Foster Grandparents provide support in schools, Head Start centers, etc.|
Phone:
800-215-4942 |
Financial Stability
emergency social services
The Salvation Army
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.|
Phone:
207-623-3752 |
Food Bank Services
Augusta Food Bank
A program for income-eligible people from Augusta and Manchester to receive a supplemental source of food to help meet their nutritional needs.|
Phone:
207-622-5225 |
Homeless youth outreach
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Supports street youth with outreach, food, crisis intervention, counseling, medication clinic supports and follow-through care.|
Phone:
207-873-2136 |
FAITH FOOD Pantry
Provides one week's supply of food and personal care products to Gardiner-area individuals and families in need.|
Phone:
207-582-5432 |
elder abuse law
project
Legal Services for the Elderly
Provides free, high-quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly, aged 60 and over. Providing specialized services for exploited seniors.|
Phone:
207-621-0087 |
meals on wheels
Spectrum Generations
Offers five well-balanced, nutritious meals per week to homebound older adults and those with disabilities. Dedicated volunteer drivers provide safety checks for meal recipients.|
Phone:
207-626-7777 |
independent support services
Catholic Charities of Maine
Provides homemaking services to isolated, needy seniors and adults with disabilities.|
Phone:
1-888-477-2263 |
transportation services
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
Provides public and community service transportation to local residents.|
Phone:
207-859-1500 |
BRIDGING THE GAP
Warming Center, Addie's Attic, Basic Essentials
A low-barrier community resource providing basic needs and supportive guidance for individuals seeking to become the healthiest version of themselves.|
Phone:
207-248-1782 |
self-sufficiency services
Rural Community Action Ministry
Helps people in crisis, who have multiple barriers to economic success, connect with stabilizing resources and attain financial independence.|
Phone:
207-524-5095 |
capital area new mainers project (CANMP)
CANMP is a cross-cultural organization that welcomes immigrants and works to create a thriving, integrated, multicultural community in central Maine.|
Phone:
207-370-5246 |
WINTHROP FOOD Pantry
Distributes free food to families in need who reside in Winthrop and Wayne.|
Phone:
207-377-3332 |
Shelter Services
Bread of Life Ministries
Emergency shelter to homeless families and single individuals. Case management including individual counseling on housing and services to help people become self-sufficient.|
Phone:
207-626-3479 |
Greater Waterville Community Investors Initiative
Kennebec Valley Community Action Project
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Phone:
207-859-1500 |
boy scouts: pine tree council
Character development, citizenship training and physical fitness for boys age 7-18. Also offers the Explorer Program for ages 14-20.|
Phone:
207-797-5252 |
girl scouts of maine
Development, career exploration, team building, leadership skills and community service for girls age 5-17.|
Phone:
1-888-922-4763 |
