Useful Links and Services
Social Services, Legal, and Consumer Information
Maine 2-1-1: call 211 for information on local programs and services that can help.
findhelp is the nation’s largest social services database and provides anonymous zip code-based searches for anyone, anywhere, anytime. Findhelp is a public benefit corporation.
Waldo County Bounty Give and Take/Share Sheds; Food pantry and soup kitchen schedule; they also have a holiday meal list.
Waldo County Triad Services for Waldo county residents who are 50 and older.
findhelp is the nation’s largest social services database and provides anonymous zip code-based searches for anyone, anywhere, anytime. Findhelp is a public benefit corporation.
Waldo County Bounty Give and Take/Share Sheds; Food pantry and soup kitchen schedule; they also have a holiday meal list.
Waldo County Triad Services for Waldo county residents who are 50 and older.
Consumer Reports
Helping consumers make informed decisions.
Better Business Bureau
Find and recommend businesses and charities you can trust.
Charity Navigator
America's largest charity evaluator, focusing on each charity's financial health and accountability & transparency.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
PTLA is a statewide, non-profit organization committed to providing high quality, free, civil legal assistance to low-income people in Maine.
Legal Services for the Elderly
Provides free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over.
Helping consumers make informed decisions.
Better Business Bureau
Find and recommend businesses and charities you can trust.
Charity Navigator
America's largest charity evaluator, focusing on each charity's financial health and accountability & transparency.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
PTLA is a statewide, non-profit organization committed to providing high quality, free, civil legal assistance to low-income people in Maine.
Legal Services for the Elderly
Provides free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over.
Health and Health Insurance Resources
Finding authoritative and accessible health information is difficult. Here are some links to get you started.
CoverME.gov is Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace – the place to go to find an affordable health insurance plan that fits your needs and your budget.
Enroll207 is a project of the Maine Health Access Foundation, the state’s largest health care foundation. The purpose of enroll207 is to connect Mainers to certified assisters who can help review new options for health insurance through the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace.
Medicare and Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Information on enrolling in Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Medicaid and CHIP
Information on enrolling in Medicaid and CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance program.
Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
From the National Library of Medicine, this is a very helpful list of questions to ask yourself when searching for health information, in order to better determine the quality and accuracy of a resource.
MedlinePLUS
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
HealthFinder.gov
The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hosts this website that provides information and tools to help you stay healthy.
GetBetterMaine
The Maine Health Management Coalition is a charitable organization whose goal is to measure and improve health care quality and outcomes in Maine. This website allows you to compare providers, hospitals, and group practices in Maine. The resources they provide for finding affordable healthcare options are particularly useful.
KeepMEWell
A project of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this website provides tools to assess your health risks and find healthcare services.
Senior Health
Senior Health is a website from the National Institutes of Health that provides information tailored to seniors, both in content and in format.
KidsHealth
A project of Nemours, a children's health system that supports both clinics and educational programs. This website provides important health information for children, teens, and parents in language that is accessible.
Help Me Grow Maine is a free service available to children up to eight years of age and their families. Help Me Grow Maine connects you to information and services about child development and community resources. In partnership with 2-1-1 Maine, any parent, caregiver, or provider can call for support. The Help Me Grow team will listen, link you to services, and supply ongoing support when needed.
GoodRx
Price comparison tool and coupons for prescriptions.
Maine Helplines, Hotlines, and Mental Health Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, to connect with mental health professionals. Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK.
Maine Helplines and hotlines: a full directory
NAMI Maine helpline: a mental health resource and referral line for peers, family members, friends, and professionals. Open Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM.
NAMI Maine teen text line. "You are not alone! Text us at (207) 515 - 8398. We're here for you every day from 12pm - 10pm. This peer support text line is for youth 14-20 years old and staffed by individuals under 23 years of age."
StrengthenME offers free stress management and resiliency resources to anyone in Maine experiencing stress reactions to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For statewide assistance call: 207-221-8198. Every day 8am to 8pm.
NPR Joy Generator - feeling blah? take time for small moments of delight.
Safe Space Radio has podcasts for adults and teens that speak to mental health struggles, to help people feel understood, hopeful, and less alone
Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news (pdf guide) from Children's Hospital Los Angeles / National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Resources for parents to support children of different age levels manage feelings of anxiety and helplessness following a tragedy: Helping Children Cope With Tragedy Related Anxiety | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
How to Support a Child After a Tragedy: Center for Grieving Children
CoverME.gov is Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace – the place to go to find an affordable health insurance plan that fits your needs and your budget.
Enroll207 is a project of the Maine Health Access Foundation, the state’s largest health care foundation. The purpose of enroll207 is to connect Mainers to certified assisters who can help review new options for health insurance through the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace.
Medicare and Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Information on enrolling in Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Medicaid and CHIP
Information on enrolling in Medicaid and CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance program.
Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
From the National Library of Medicine, this is a very helpful list of questions to ask yourself when searching for health information, in order to better determine the quality and accuracy of a resource.
MedlinePLUS
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
HealthFinder.gov
The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hosts this website that provides information and tools to help you stay healthy.
GetBetterMaine
The Maine Health Management Coalition is a charitable organization whose goal is to measure and improve health care quality and outcomes in Maine. This website allows you to compare providers, hospitals, and group practices in Maine. The resources they provide for finding affordable healthcare options are particularly useful.
KeepMEWell
A project of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this website provides tools to assess your health risks and find healthcare services.
Senior Health
Senior Health is a website from the National Institutes of Health that provides information tailored to seniors, both in content and in format.
KidsHealth
A project of Nemours, a children's health system that supports both clinics and educational programs. This website provides important health information for children, teens, and parents in language that is accessible.
Help Me Grow Maine is a free service available to children up to eight years of age and their families. Help Me Grow Maine connects you to information and services about child development and community resources. In partnership with 2-1-1 Maine, any parent, caregiver, or provider can call for support. The Help Me Grow team will listen, link you to services, and supply ongoing support when needed.
GoodRx
Price comparison tool and coupons for prescriptions.
Maine Helplines, Hotlines, and Mental Health Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, to connect with mental health professionals. Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK.
Maine Helplines and hotlines: a full directory
NAMI Maine helpline: a mental health resource and referral line for peers, family members, friends, and professionals. Open Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM.
NAMI Maine teen text line. "You are not alone! Text us at (207) 515 - 8398. We're here for you every day from 12pm - 10pm. This peer support text line is for youth 14-20 years old and staffed by individuals under 23 years of age."
StrengthenME offers free stress management and resiliency resources to anyone in Maine experiencing stress reactions to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For statewide assistance call: 207-221-8198. Every day 8am to 8pm.
NPR Joy Generator - feeling blah? take time for small moments of delight.
Safe Space Radio has podcasts for adults and teens that speak to mental health struggles, to help people feel understood, hopeful, and less alone
Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news (pdf guide) from Children's Hospital Los Angeles / National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Resources for parents to support children of different age levels manage feelings of anxiety and helplessness following a tragedy: Helping Children Cope With Tragedy Related Anxiety | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
How to Support a Child After a Tragedy: Center for Grieving Children
Technology skills and internet connectivity
National Digital Equity Center free online classes on various computer basics topics. Presented by the National Digital Equity Center, in partnership with the Town of Searsport and Carver Memorial Library.
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes have an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
National Digital Equity Center’s Tablet HotSpot Program for Maine residents 70 years and older who do not have an internet connection or a Tablet/Laptop/Computer to help them “connect” with family, friends, and healthcare providers.
Internet service offers list from Digital Inclusion. Check for time limits and automatic subscription plans that may increase the cost if you don't cancel.
FCC Affordable Connectivity Program: The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Eligibility is based on income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or participation in a government assistance program, including SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Pell grant, or free/reduced school lunch program.
FCC Lifeline benefit: Lifeline provides a monthly discount on wired or wireless phone service or broadband internet, or broadband/voice bundles, up to $9.25 for eligible low-income subscribers and up to $34.25 per month for those on Tribal lands. Eligibility is based on income at or below 135% of the federal poverty line, or participation in a government assistance program.
How to use Zoom videoconferencing (what we're using for online get-togethers) (.pdf file).
#studyfromcar imitative: a listing of places with open wifi that folks can access from outside.
FaxZero Free online faxing for the first 3 pages, and cheap rates for more pages. Accepts PayPal.
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes have an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
National Digital Equity Center’s Tablet HotSpot Program for Maine residents 70 years and older who do not have an internet connection or a Tablet/Laptop/Computer to help them “connect” with family, friends, and healthcare providers.
Internet service offers list from Digital Inclusion. Check for time limits and automatic subscription plans that may increase the cost if you don't cancel.
FCC Affordable Connectivity Program: The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Eligibility is based on income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or participation in a government assistance program, including SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Pell grant, or free/reduced school lunch program.
FCC Lifeline benefit: Lifeline provides a monthly discount on wired or wireless phone service or broadband internet, or broadband/voice bundles, up to $9.25 for eligible low-income subscribers and up to $34.25 per month for those on Tribal lands. Eligibility is based on income at or below 135% of the federal poverty line, or participation in a government assistance program.
How to use Zoom videoconferencing (what we're using for online get-togethers) (.pdf file).
#studyfromcar imitative: a listing of places with open wifi that folks can access from outside.
FaxZero Free online faxing for the first 3 pages, and cheap rates for more pages. Accepts PayPal.
Jobs and Careers
Maine Business, Science & Technology Library (MBSTL).
As the state designated research library for business, science and technology, the librarians at Fogler Library have carefully selected and curated these resources to support the people of Maine. Each subject area contains links to websites and articles relevant to that field.
New Ventures Maine offers a full schedule of tuition-free classes on Building Careers, Starting a Business, and Managing Money.
Tech Against Coronavirus: tools for working from home.
Maine Department of Labor unemployment page. Now has an alphabetical calling schedule.
Small Business Administration Guidance and resources for small businesses from the government.
Indeed.com Online job search site.
Monster.com Online job search site.
Gotresumebuilder.com
Templates and publishing options for a professional resume.
Job Corps
A free Career Technical Training program that is federally funded for 16-24 year-olds. The upper age limit may be waived for a student with a verifiable disability. Some of the Career Technical Trainings are welding, carpentry, culinary arts, CNA, and many more, as well as HS diploma. Students stay on center, free of charge, while they work towards completion of their trade. Two locations in Maine, Bangor (Penobscot Job Corps) and Limestone (Loring Job Corps). Students are eligible if they meet the financial guidelines (food stamps, free/reduced lunch) and/or have an IEP/504.
As the state designated research library for business, science and technology, the librarians at Fogler Library have carefully selected and curated these resources to support the people of Maine. Each subject area contains links to websites and articles relevant to that field.
New Ventures Maine offers a full schedule of tuition-free classes on Building Careers, Starting a Business, and Managing Money.
Tech Against Coronavirus: tools for working from home.
Maine Department of Labor unemployment page. Now has an alphabetical calling schedule.
Small Business Administration Guidance and resources for small businesses from the government.
Indeed.com Online job search site.
Monster.com Online job search site.
Gotresumebuilder.com
Templates and publishing options for a professional resume.
Job Corps
A free Career Technical Training program that is federally funded for 16-24 year-olds. The upper age limit may be waived for a student with a verifiable disability. Some of the Career Technical Trainings are welding, carpentry, culinary arts, CNA, and many more, as well as HS diploma. Students stay on center, free of charge, while they work towards completion of their trade. Two locations in Maine, Bangor (Penobscot Job Corps) and Limestone (Loring Job Corps). Students are eligible if they meet the financial guidelines (food stamps, free/reduced lunch) and/or have an IEP/504.
Free computer, internet, and technology classes
Presented by the National Digital Equity Center in Maine.
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes have an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes have an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
Note: We do not add links to this page based on solicitation emails. Please do not email with suggestions unless you are a Carver Library borrower. Thank you.