Maine COVID-19 Community Care Program Updates and Resources

For assistance connecting yourself or a client with any of the services below, use one referral form: Covid-19  Community Care Referral Form. Our hours to process referrals are Monday-Sunday 8am-5pm.  Questions? dhhs.covidsocialsupport@maine.gov 


Testing: 

List of testing sites statewide. To find and book an antigen or PCR testing appointment over the phone: Call the  Maine Community Vaccination (& Testing) Line 1-888-445-4111. 

Home Test Kits – Households can independently order free kits from these websites:  https://www.covid.gov/tests – households can order from this site twice; https://accesscovidtests.org/. Free  test kits can also be picked up from participating Community Health Centers.  

Home Visits for Antigen Testing – Home visits are available to people who have limited access to outside testing  in many regions of the state, but not all. Our trained community social service partners coach clients to self swab, and results are reported into the state lab system. To request a home visit, make a referral. Our partners  can also coach people on how to use home test kits over the phone or video call. 

Information about COVID-19 testing, vaccination and treatment coverage for uninsured individuals. 

Our social service partners can help individuals access free home test kits, make appointments, and generally  assist with testing access (make a referral). 


Vaccination: 

Maine DHHS remains committed to the equitable distribution and uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines. 

List of vaccination sites statewide. To find and book a vaccination appointment over the phone: Call the Maine  Community Vaccination (& Testing) Line 1-888-445-4111. 

To request a home visit for vaccination for a homebound individual, use our referral form

Any organization can apply to host a COVID-19 vaccine pop-up event using this online application. Pop-up clinics  hosted by community partners are an important resource to improve vaccine confidence and access to vaccination for underserved communities. For questions or more information:  

VaccinePopupClinics.DHHS@maine.gov

Information about COVID-19 testing, vaccination and treatment coverage for uninsured individuals. Our social service partners can help individuals access vaccinations (make a referral).


COVID-19 Outpatient Treatments:

COVID-19 treatments are available for individuals who test positive, have symptoms, and are at high risk for a  severe COVID-19 infection. Many Mainers remain unaware of the availability of COVID-19 treatments. Our social service partners are helping to educate Maine communities about treatment availability and are connecting individuals to treatment assessments and providers. They continue to work to ensure equitable  access to healthcare treatments for all communities throughout Maine. 

For more information about COVID-19 Outpatient Treatments visit this website:  

https://www.maine.gov/covid19/treatment The Maine Community Vaccination (& Testing) Line 1-888-445- 4111 is preparing to field questions about Covid-19 treatment options. This resource should be available very  soon (try it!). 

Information about COVID-19 testing, vaccination and treatment coverage for uninsured individuals. 


Social Supports for Quarantine & Isolation:

Maine’s Community Care program remains committed to offering social supports to those facing barriers to  maintaining quarantine or isolation due to Covid-19. Our hours to process referrals are Monday-Sunday 8am 5pm.  

Supports offered in 2022: 

•Emergency groceries and household supplies to cover the duration of quarantine or isolation, if  needed/eligible. This may be a standardized food box. 

•Help with filing for other assistance programs, such as Emergency Rental Assistance, utility assistance,  fuel assistance, MaineCare, etc. 

•Masks, cleaning supplies, pulse oximeters, thermometers, and other quarantine items •Recommendations on how to safely quarantine/isolate at home, and how long to quarantine/isolate •Quarantine shelter resources, and necessary transport services (if available in your region) •Assistance finding testing and vaccination 

•Cultural supports and interpreters 

•Support for stress and anxiety 

(** This program does not have funds to directly replace lost wages. This program does not provide  medical care or assessment but can link you to local providers or your doctor.) 

Submit a referral here; the Community Care team will determine eligibility and match the household with a local  agency for support. 


Quarantine Shelter:

One quarantine shelter remains open in the state, in Lewiston, and will welcome guests (from any part of the  state) through May 31, 2022. Quarantine shelters are used by people experiencing homelessness, those living in  congregate housing, or in dense or unsafe housing for isolation/quarantine. The shelter accepts both cases and  confirmed close contacts. Nurse check-ins, antigen testing, and culturally appropriate food are available on-site. Submit a referral here


Please note: The quarantine shelter does not provide transportation. The shelter staff and Community Care  team will attempt to arrange for transport on a case-by-case basis. Plans should be made to quarantine in place  until transport can be arranged—usually same or next day—depending on location in the state. 


Community Outreach:

Our Community Care partners are continuously creating outreach and education materials about testing,  vaccine promotion, COVID-19 safety, and isolation/quarantine guidelines to promote health equity through  increased access to information. Many have been translated into numerous languages. To connect and share  education materials, email dhhs.covidsocialsupport@maine.gov.  


Our Partners’ Weekly Testing & Vaccination Clinics (Updated April 2022) 

These clinics are open to all people. All testing is Rapid Antigen testing. Drop-in’s are welcome; no  appointments needed. 


CUMBERLAND COUNTY:

New England Arab American Organization (NEAAO)  

Testing: Monday thru Friday, 10:30 – 12:30 pm at office (426 Bridge St. Westbrook) 

Testing: Tuesdays, 3-6 pm at the Bridgton Library 

*Languages spoken: English, Arabic 

Maine Access Immigrant Network (MAIN)  

Vaccine (Covid-19 & Flu) Clinics: Every Friday, 3-5:30 pm in partnership with Northern Light, at 237  Oxford St, Portland (office) 

*Text Sarah Lewis at 207–331–6135 to schedule or for questions. Drop-in’s are also welcome. Testing: Monday through Friday, 10 am – 4 pm, at 237 Oxford St, Portland (office) 

*Languages spoken: English, Somali, Arabic, French, Lingala, Swahili, Kurdish, Spanish Maine Association for New Mainers (MANA) 

  Testing: Monday – Friday 8 am – 7pm at 991 Forest Ave, Portland (office) 

*Languages spoken: English, French, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Somali, Japanese, 

Korean Gateway Community Services 

Testing: Thursdays 12-2 in our Portland office (501 Forest Ave, Portland) 

*Languages spoken: English, French, Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Arabic 


ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY:

New Mainers Public Health Initiative (NMPHI) 

  276 Lisbon St. #280, Lewiston 

  Testing: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm  

*Languages spoken: English, Somali, French, Lingala, Arabic, Swahili and Amharic Gateway Community Services 

Testing: Tuesdays 12-2 in our Lewiston office (124 Canal St, Lewiston) 

*Languages spoken: English, Somali, Portuguese, Lingala 

Multicultural Community and Family Services (MCFSS) 

Testing: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-3:30pm at 292 Bates Street, Suite A, Lewiston 

*Languages spoken: English, French, Somali, Arabic 

Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services (MEIRS) 

Testing: Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm at 256 Bartlett Street, Lewiston 

*Languages spoken: English, Somali, Maay Maay, Swahili, French, Arabic, Lingala, Dari, Pashto, and  Portuguese 

AK Health and Social Services 

Testing: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm at 11 Westminster St., Lewiston 

*Languages spoken: English, Somali, Kiswahili 

Maine Community Integration (MCI) 

Testing: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday 2-4pm at 11 Lisbon Street, Suite 104,  Lewiston 

*Languages spoken: English, Somali, French, Swahili 


YORK COUNTY:

Crossroads Youth Center 

Testing: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm (199 New County Road, Saco) *Appointments Required: 207-838-2146 

Testing: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3 pm – 7 pm (958 Goosepond Road, Shapleigh *Appointment Required: 207-735-5295 

*Languages spoken: English 


WASHINGTON COUNTY:

Mano en Mano 

  Testing: Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 10-6pm at 4 Maple St., Milbridge *Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole