Maine 211
Maine 211 is a valuable resource for locating services and resources near you. From their site: "Whether it’s financial assistance, domestic violence, addiction treatment, health care, mental health, or heating and utilities assistance, we will talk to you to find out what you need and walk you through all the options to find the right service or program for you." You can reach 211 via phone, text, email, or by searching their online database.
Bath General Assistance
The City of Bath administers a program of general assistance available to all persons who are eligible to receive assistance in accordance with the standards of eligibility as provided within the City's GA Ordinance.
General Assistance meetings are by appointment only: (207) 443-8335 - Please call leave a message with your name and a phone number where we can reach you.
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In addition to food, housing, burial, utilities, personal care, and other types of assistance, General Assistance also allows heating assistance during the months of September-May of each year. Anyone wishing to receive heating assistance through general assistance must call (207) 443-8335 in advance and schedule an appointment with the administrator.
Community Resources
Bath Area Food Bank
The Bath Area Food Bank offers a Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, providing essential food to any needy family living the Bath area.
807 Middle St., Bath
(207) 737-9289
Bath Area Soup Kitchen: (207) 737-9289
Website: https://bathfoodbank.org/
Bath Housing Authority
Bath Housing is committed to finding housing solutions so people from all backgrounds and income levels can live, work and thrive. This is critical to maintain well-rounded communities in our region.
80 Congress Ave., Bath
(207) 443-3116
Website: https://www.bathhousing.org/
Midcoast Maine Community Action
Midcoast Maine Community Action offers early childhood education, housing services, emergency services, family case management, and nutrition services.
34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath
(207) 442-7963
Website: https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/
Midcoast Youth Center
Midcoast Youth Center, located at the former Bath Youth Meetinghouse & Skatepark, provides a diverse array of programs and services designed to improve the lives of youth and prevent youth suicide in Sagadahoc County, Brunswick, and Harpswell. They place an emphasis on meeting the basic needs of youth, offering free food, clothing and toiletries. They work closely with health experts to connect teens to vaping cessation, mental health services and substance use treatment.
4 Old Brunswick Rd., Bath
(207) 443-8750
Website: https://www.midcoastyouth.org/
Neighborhood Café
The Neighborhood Cafe is currently delivering meals on Sunday evenings due to COVID-19. Please call (207) 443-2187 to learn more.
798 Washington St., Bath
(207) 443-2187
Website: https://www.faithinbath.org/cafe/
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides social services including a food pantry and financial assistance (security deposit, rent assistance, utility and heating assistance).
25 Congress Ave., Bath
(207) 443-3611
Website: https://nne.salvationarmy.org/bath/