Knox County
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Local offices in Knox County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Maine DHHS Rockland District Office
91 Camden Street, Suite 103, Rockland, ME 04841
Help here
- Benefits application helpGet in-person help with eligibility and applications for state benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Midcoast Maine Community Action WIC, Rockland
Help here
- WIC nutrition programCall to apply for food and nutrition support for pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Spectrum Generations
One Weston Court, Suite 109, Augusta, ME 04330
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding long-term support and other services if you live in Brunswick or Harpswell.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spectrumgenerations.org
Emergency help · County office
Knox County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcountymaine.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Rockland CareerCenter
91 Camden Street, Suite 201, Rockland, ME 04841-3424
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet free help finding work, planning a job search, and accessing employment training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mainecareercenter.gov
State office · State office
Rockland Bureau of Motor Vehicles Branch
360 Old County Road, Suite 1, Rockland, ME 04841
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsVisit the branch for in-person driver license and state identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Knox County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Good Shepherd Food Bank
3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Pkwy, Bath, ME 04530-1515
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Penquis C.A.P, Inc.
262 Harlow St, P.O. Box 1162, Bangor, ME 04401-4952
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Knox County
Maine programs by kind of help
These are run by Maine and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988