Local Resources
MEDICAL CENTERS
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
Water St., Blue Hill, ME 04614 (207)
374-3400
Eastern Maine Medical Center – Cancer Care of Maine – Lafayette Family
Cancer Cente
Dirigo Drive., Brewer, ME 04412 (207)
973-7478
Downeast Community Hospital
Upper Court St., Machias, ME 04654 (207)
255-3356
Calais Regional Hospital
24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619 (207)
207-454-7521
Lubec Regional Medical Center
So. Lubec Rd., Lubec, ME 04652 (207)
733-5541
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207)
664-5311
Mary Dow Center
Medical Office Building, Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207)
664-5430
Mount Desert Island Hospital Wyman
Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207)
288-5081
HOSPICES
Maine Hospice Council
There are many hospice programs in Maine providing services such as pain and
symptom management, respite care, psychosocial support, spiritual
support, transportation, education and bereavement support. These are
community-based volunteer programs and Medicare-certified programs
providing services through a structured network of trained volunteers,
clergy, nurses, therapists, and counselors working in cooperation with
the individual’s primary physician. Regardless of how a hospice program
is structured or organized, whether it’s a division of a home health
agency, hospital-based, or community-based, all programs emphasize the
use of trained volunteers as well as professionals in meeting individual
and family needs. (207)
626-0651
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
is an association of programs that provide education to patients and their
families on hospice. 800-658-8898
National Association for Home Care
provides educational materials and information on how to choose home care,
hospice care, and providers. 202-547-7424
TEMPORARY HOUSING
Hospitality Homes
Temporary housing in volunteer host homes and other donated accommodations for
families and friends of patients seeking care at Boston area medical
centers. 1-888-595-4678
Gary’s House
Hospitality in southern Maine for families of patients undergoing medical treatment
in a Portland area hospital. The home is a Federal-style duplex,
offering nine bedrooms and six community rooms (kitchen, dining room,
living room, family room, playroom and laundry area). Generally,
families may stay as long as their family member is hospitalized. Guests
most often stay up to two weeks, but special arrangements may be made if
a longer stay is needed. Please contact the department responsible for
social services at Mercy: 207-879-3205,
Maine Medical Center: 207-871-2261,
New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland: 207-879-8426
Ronald McDonald House
A home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving
treatment at nearby hospitals. Also open to adult patients and their
families when available. Bangor: 1-207-942-9003,
Portland: 1-207-780-6282
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses
provides free or discounted accommodations for families and patients receiving
medical treatment away from home. 800-542-9730
TRANSPORTATION
Road to Recovery
(American Cancer Society) The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program
provides free transportation to cancer patients for medical or treatment
appointments related to their diagnosis. Rides are provided by volunteer
drivers who donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles.
Rides are offered to those without other means of transportation. 1-800-227-2345
Friends in Action Community Connections
1-207-664-6016
- Washington County Coordinator: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource
Center- 1-207-664-0339 - Transportation to medical and dental visits, grocery shopping,
prescription pick-ups, and more in Hancock County.1-207-664-6016 - Cancer Care Fare (Discounted Train Fare to Boston)
- The Amtrak Downeaster has partnered with the American Cancer Society
to offer a significant discount for medical travel. This allows one
patient and one companion to travel for $10.00 one-way or $20.00
round-trip per person. Valid on all trains Monday-Friday. Travel
must originate in Maine and terminate in Woburn or Boston ONLY. (800)
ACS-2345
Angel Flight America
is a network of pilots who provide transportation to patients traveling for
treatment. 800-446-1231
Washington Hancock Community Agency
Transportation to medical and dental appointments: 1-207-664-2424
Island Connections
Transportation to medical, dental, hair, social services appointments, etc., on Mount
Desert Island: 1-207-288-4457
Downeast Transportation
Public transportation covering all of Hancock County on selected days and a
daily Ellsworth loop. Ticket prices vary: 1-207-667-5796
West’s Transportation
Public transportation that runs from Calais to Bangor with coastal stops in
between, connecting with the Bangor airport and bus terminals: 1-207-546-2823
CENTERS
Maine Health Cancer Resource Center
Eastern Area Agency on Aging