Maine DHHS

06/16/2026

June is all about vibrant produce! 🍅🍑🥭🫛

The best place to find fresh fruits and vegetables is your local farmers market. Use USDA's Local Food Directory to find a market near you ➡ usdalocalfoodportal.com

06/12/2026

Heat Alert: issued a heat advisory for parts of York, Cumberland, and Oxford counties. First is the worst - the first hot days of the season are often when the risk of heat-related illness is highest. How do you plan to ? Get ideas at maine.gov/dhhs/heat

06/12/2026

Share the number. Spread the word. Add 988 to your phone now—it could save a life later.

Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. 988Lifeline.org

06/11/2026

With hotter temperatures in the forecast, it’s important to stay safe and cool. In Maine, heat-related illnesses become more common when temps reach the mid-to-upper 80s and above.

Cooling Centers may be opening across the state to provide relief, especially for those without access to air conditioning.

📍During hot weather check for open Cooling Center locations here: maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care

You may also dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695) or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of Cooling Center locations, or contact your local town office, fire, or police department.

06/09/2026

Did you know that 1 out of 3 Mainers are covered by MaineCare, Maine's Medicaid program?

Odds are, you know someone who has MaineCare—maybe your neighbor, or your child's friend, or your aunt, or your coworker.

MaineCare helps to ensure that all Maine people are able to access the critical health services, both preventative and emergency, that enable them to live healthy, safe, and resilient lives.

➡To learn more about MaineCare, visit MaineCare.gov.

06/05/2026

Summer is here and so are SUN Bucks!

As families face rising costs for groceries, gas, and other household essentials, access to nutrition support remains critically important. Programs like SUN Bucks and SUN Meals help lessen that gap by reducing food insecurity and supporting healthy development for children across Maine.

Learn more: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/news/sun-bucks-and-sun-meals-programs-return-aid-summer-food-access-maine-children-2026-06-03

06/04/2026

Unexpected changes come with lots of decisions. CoverME.gov can help make health insurance one of the easy ones.

If you’ve recently had a change in employment, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). That means you can explore new options right now.

At CoverME.gov, free, local support is available and you could qualify for financial savings to help pay for your new plan.

You’re headed somewhere exciting. Make sure you stay covered along the way.

06/03/2026

—many can experience emotional distress, like anxiety, constant worrying & trouble sleeping, after a traumatic event. If you or someone you know is struggling with , help is available.

💙 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help

06/03/2026