Ellsworth

Local offices in Ellsworth

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Maine DHHS Ellsworth District Office

  17 Eastward Lane, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and eligibilityApply in person or ask about MaineCare, food assistance, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 207-664-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on www3.maine.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Ellsworth Water Department and Utility Billing

  1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay or ask questions about your city water or sewer bill.Apply online
  Call 207-667-8632DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthmaine.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Ellsworth Work Center, Eastern Maine Development Corporation

  248 State Street, Suite 15A, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • CareerCenter servicesGet job search and career help at this appointment-only Work Center.
  Call 207-991-0147DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maine.gov

• State office

  Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ellsworth Branch

  22 School Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state ID cardsVisit the branch for driver license and state ID card services.
  Call 207-667-9363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov

• Library · City office

  Ellsworth Public Library

  20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and find programs for the community.
  Call 207-667-6363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthlibrary.net

• Local office · City office

  Ellsworth City Hall

  1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • City information and servicesContact City Hall to get help finding the right city department or service.
  Call 207-667-2563DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ellsworthmaine.gov

City of Ellsworth, Maine website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ellsworth

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Hancock County

Ellsworth is in Hancock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Maine Family Planning WIC, Ellsworth

  248 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 207-667-5304DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mainefamilyplanning.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Mount Desert Island and Ellsworth Housing Authorities

  80 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing and housing assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply online
  Call 207-288-4770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emdiha.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for help finding services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 207-941-2865Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Hancock County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and coordination for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 207-667-8126Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountymaine.gov

Everything in Hancock 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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