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MaineHealth Community Health Farmington supports health and wellness programs in Franklin County. Our team of talented nurses, health educators, volunteer providers and support staff offers health screenings, health information, programs and events to support healthy lifestyles that prevent disease and improve quality of life. Services include:

  • Health screenings, medical exams and vaccinations
  • Assistance for individuals enrolling in health insurance and obtaining free or low-cost medications
  • Screening for food insecurity through primary care offices
  • Technical assistance and educational resources to area schools
  • Increased access to medication assistance therapy for individuals struggling with addiction

Contact Us

105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1
Farmington, Maine 04938

Phone: 207-779-3136

MaineHealth Community Health Farmington

Community Health Needs Assessment/Clinical Integration: Information and resources to identify community health and social service needs to better integrate prevention and education services with primary care and address access and availability.

Community Health Workers: Help individuals navigate the health care system, access insurance coverage and connect to appropriate resources.

MaineHealth Food Pantry/Food as Medicine: Access to food and personal supplies through provider referrals and community assistance. Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 10 am - 2 pm; Friday 11 am - 3 pm.

Matter of Balance: Program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Mobile Health Unit: Health screenings, education, resources and special programs.

Nutrition Education/SNAP-ED: Classes for children, adults and families on healthy eating, cooking on a limited budget, meal planning, reading nutrition labels, gardening education and interactive grocery tours.

Obesity/Let’s Go!: Connections for local schools and childcare sites to Let’s Go! And healthy nutrition. Physical activity opportunities and resources for youth and adults.

Resource Connections: Basic needs assistance with food, shelter, utilities, transportation, personal care products, clothing, and other emergent needs. Connection to other available services and resources.

Senior Buddies Calling Program: Meaningful connections, resource needs assessment and weekly check-in calls for elderly residents living in Franklin County.

Substance Use Prevention: Community resources and education for youth and adults on alcohol, marijuana, opioids and other drugs.

Substance Use Recovery Resources: Community stigma trainings, Peer Recovery Coach program, community resources and education and Narcan education and distribution.

Tobacco Prevention and Recovery: Assistance with tobacco-free policy development and modification. Provides youth education and prevention. Support for individuals weighing to quit nicotine.

Vaccine Access and Information: Information and access to COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots.

Youth Engagement: Community support and advocacy for youth and adult mentors.

•    Lillian Hunt Lillian.hunt@mainehealth.org or 207-779-2467
 


 

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One-on-one assistance for individuals looking to enroll in an insurance plan offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act. Screens for eligibility into MaineCare, Medicare Savings Program and special enrollment period for the Market Place. Open enrollment assistance provided to individuals who qualify.

For more information Email hcc@mainehealth.org or call 207-779-3136.

Community Health Needs Assessment

Every three years, non-profit hospitals are required to conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and develop strategies to address these needs through a community health implementation plan (CHIP). Learn more about community health needs in Franklin County.

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