Who do I call first for disability services in Hancock County, Maine?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Maine vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Hancock County.

Is help available in Spanish in Hancock County?

Yes. This Hancock County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Maine agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Hancock County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Hancock County, Maine

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Hancock County, Maine. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Hancock County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Hancock County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Hancock County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of Maine. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Bucksport High School (207-469-7371, Bucksport)
Bucksport Middle School (207-469-7371, Bucksport)
Bucksport Regional Health Center (207-469-7371, Bucksport)
Bucksport Regional Health Center- Ellsworth Site (207-469-7371, Ellsworth)
Graham Lake School (ELLSWORTH)
Acadia Family Center (207-244-4012, SOUTHWEST HARBOR). Adult mental-health clinic
Acadia Speech Therapy Llc (207-951-5918, BERNARD). Hearing & speech services
Arrian Myrick Stockdell (207-359-8338, BROOKSVILLE). In-home support
Autism Behavior Health Therapy Llc (207-814-8542, BUCKSPORT). Behavioral health agency
Mount Desert Nursing Assoc (207-276-5184, NORTHEAST HARBOR)
Gardner Commons (Bucksport)
Pinebrook Apartments (Franklin)
Camp Capella Inc (HOLDEN)
Critterville Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (BROOKLIN)
Special Childrens Friends Inc (ELLSWORTH)
Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc (BAR HARBOR)
Castleberry Dental Llc (207-374-5538, ELLSWORTH). Medical equipment & supplies
Coastal Med Tech Inc (800-544-1113, ELLSWORTH). Medical equipment & supplies
Community Pharmacies Llc. (207-469-7030, BUCKSPORT). Medical equipment & supplies
Hannaford Bros Co Llc (207-288-0421, BAR HARBOR). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Hancock County

These serve every county in Maine, including Hancock County.

Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Maine (800-452-1948). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council ((207) 287-4213). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Maine CITE Assistive Technology Program ((207) 621-3195). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Maine Parent Federation (207-623-2144). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Maine

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