COVID-19 Resources

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The COVID-19 outbreak is a difficult time for Maine and the country, and it can be especially frightening for people who are struggling to make ends meet or do not have access to health care. As state and federal policymakers respond to this crisis, Maine Equal Justice will advocate for Maine communities and populations most at risk, including those with low income and the underserved, to ensure they are receiving the attention and services they need and deserve, and to offer a path to help if they need one.

When it comes to public health and welfare, we are all in this together. We are all only as safe as those members of our community who are most at risk. The COVID-19 outbreak shows more clearly than ever that ensuring all people living in Maine have access to health care, adequate food and nutrition, and are financially stable, makes us stronger and more resilient as a community.

While the coronavirus does not discriminate against race, ethnicity, nationality, or socio-economic status, stigma and misinformation do. Fear and falsehoods will not keep anyone safe, and it is on all of us to push back against any fear and stigma surrounding COVID-19.

When we face emergencies, Maine people come together to protect the most vulnerable. At Maine Equal Justice, we will do our best to help you access safety net programs if you are having trouble getting the help you need. We are also advocating for policies to make it easier for people to access the safety net and health coverage during this challenging time, and working to ensure that nobody is evicted from their home.

Struggling to make ends meet during this emergency? We can help.

Our safety net is flexible in times of emergency, and can help families weather difficulties. People have a right to access benefits throughout the outbreak. If you are having trouble getting assistance like SNAP, MaineCare, TANF, or General Assistance, but you think that you should qualify, please call us at 626-7058, ext 205 or leave a message.

Maine's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and other agencies are also looking at the best way to ensure access to public assistance throughout this emergency and we will continue to share updates as we learn more. DHHS has created a list of COVID-19 related changes, and we have details about many of those changes throughout our COVID-19 resource pages. If you have questions for DHHS, you can get help on the phone or online. If you go to a local DHHS office you will only be able to speak to a person on the telephone.

Call: 1-800-442-6003 or 207-624-4168
DHHS workers are available by phone from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can ask for help online at My Maine Connection.

Answers to Coronavirus Questions

211 Maine can answer general questions about coronavirus, including how Maine people can best protect themselves, options for testing, and travel considerations. You can also get information about how to help as a volunteer in your community.

Dial 211(or 1-866-811-5695)
Text your ZIP code to 898-211
Email info@211maine.org
211 is TTY and Video Relay accessible if calling from Maine
Visit https://www.maine.gov/covid19/

Find the latest updates about the coronavirus in Maine at the Maine CDC: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml

Maine Equal Justice

Maine Equal Justice focuses its work on many of the issues that affect people’s daily lives – access to adequate health care, housing, transportation and childcare; food and income security; and higher education and training. Maine Equal Justice is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 04-3346273.

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Location

126 Sewall Street
Augusta ME 04330 (Map)
Toll-free: 1-866-626-7059
FAX: 207-621-8148

Phone: (207) 626-7058