Health Resources

Sagadahoc County Board of Health is committed to helping our community members at all times. We envision healthy people in healthy protected communities who have the access they need to to quality, affordable, mental, oral, and physical health care that focuses on prevention. The resources below are just some of the many available programs available in the State of Maine.

Our Partner Agencies

Access Health is a Community Health Coalition Partnered with the Sagadahoc County Board of Health and Mid Coast Hospital. They offer comprehensive resources focusing on substance use disorders especially in youth, tobacco use cessation, healthy eating habits and mental health support.

Mid Coast Maine Community Action offers community support through programs such as Head-Start, Early Head-Start, the Woman, Children and Infants or WIC as well as Housing Assistance and Financial Education.

Healthy Eating and Food Resources

Good Sheppard Food Bank is working to end hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious food to those in need, building strong community partnerships and working with the public.

Maine SNAP-Ed offers many recipes focusing on healthy eating, nutrition information as well as tips on stocking a kitchen and shopping on a budget.

Veterans Resources

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive aid on housing assistance, loan programs, mental health, military records and much more.
The regional Office for Sagadahoc County is the Togus V.A. Hospital.
This list is developed by the State of Maine as a directory of Military Chaplains, counseling services for veterans as well as their families and other assistance programs. Resources for Veterans, Active Duty and their Families -

Medication & Prescription

This service developed by the Poison Control Center is free to use and can help identify mixed up or found pills. Resources for and Referrals to Free or Low-Cost Prescriptions and Sagadahoc County Prescription Discount Card

Healthy Living, Home Assistance Programs And More

2-1-1 Maine offers a way to get information and referrals to a wide range of health topics including, mental health, prescription assistance, substance abuse, gambling and many others. It is a free and confidential service that can be called by dialing 2-1-1 or via the internet.

The Department of Health and Human Services offers information on insurance, well water testing, disease prevention among many other topics.
List of Resources provided by State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services