Downeast Therapy Associates (667-6783) Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton
Offers small, creative, interactive group therapy for kids with special needs led by developmental, speech or occupational therapists.

CCO (Child Care Opportunities) (667-2467) Cross Rd.
Responsible for Headstarts in Hancock and Washington counties. They are a developmental resource center that helps with support of the family through services such as child care. They are there to help improve the quality of services in the county.

CDS (Child Development Services) (667-7108) Bangor Rd
This facility helps to identify and serve preschool children ages 0-5 with special needs under the department of education. They provide speech, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral counseling, and refer services as needed. Public Health Nursing also refers prematurely born babies to CDS in order to screen for developmental delays or problems secondary to premature birth.

Special Children’s Friends (Support Network) (667-2430) 78 Union
Provides programming for preschool children with special needs as well as home teaching, out reach services, social work services and more.

Children services @ the Department of Mental Health Services (1-800-963-9491)
These services come from the Bangor area and provide service for children with behavioral issues, mental health issues or mental retardation. They provide case management services in homes and the community settings. The work with contracted agencies such as St. Michael’s, Wings, CHCS and Care Development.

Wings 667-9902 (1-800-823-2988) Washington Junction Rd.
A brokerage firm which assists and sets up services and provides counseling in home for children with behavioral and mental issues.

Families United (667-3239) Christian Ridge Rd.
web site: www.familiesunited-fyi.com Families at risk are referred from C.P.S. to work on needs. Counseling and services are offered through a thirteen week home based service plan. C.A.P.E. Child and parent empowerment is a voluntary program designed to assist families with conflict resolution.

WHCA (1-888-805-5552) Bucksport Rd.
This is a nonprofit non government private corporation which offers community support programs. They provide services such as their weatherization program, fix me home repair loans, electric low rate programs, home energy assistance, child care vouchers and transportation.

Healthworks (1-800-977-6740) / TDD for Hearing Impaired (1-800-977-6741)
Healthworks is one program that holds a contract with Medicaid. This program finds medicaid providers for people under age 21. They educate members on benefits of maintaining well checkups, help with scheduling appointments, transportation and much more.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters (667-5304)
Volunteer mentors work with children from 7-11 for as long as a two years. This facility offers volunteers to children who may need some aid and/or support or who for any reason needs or wants interaction from people outside of the home. People who are available, spend time with other individuals doing recreational and special activities.

Hancock County Children’s Council (667-5304) Christian Ridge Rd.
This is the child abuse and neglect council for Hancock county. They provide parenting classes, resources and a lending library for clientele.

Downeast Family Y.M.C.A. (667-3086) Upper State St.
Services: Swimming lessons, gymnastics/tumbling, tai kwon do, basketball, floor hockey and babysitting to name a few. The Y.M.C.A. is funded by the city and offers 20% discount for Ellsworth citizens and financial aid for those who need it. There is a full size pool, gym, and fitness center. They offer many programs from infant to school age and adults. Examples are children’s cookery classes, interactive reading, aerobics, field trips such as bowling, ice skating, and hiking. These programs change but there is always something exciting happening at the Y.M.C.A.

Downeast Family Y.M.C.A. (667-3086) Upper State St.
Services: Swimming lessons, gymnastics/tumbling, tai kwon do, basketball, floor hockey and baby-sitting to name a few. The Y.M.C.A. is funded by the city and offers 20% discount for Ellsworth citizens and financial aid for those who need it. There is a full size pool, gym, and fitness center. They offer many programs from infant to school age and adults. Another service that is provided is child care as well as the following examples: children’s cookery classes, interactive reading, aerobics, field trips such as bowling, ice skating, and hiking. These programs change but there is always something exciting happening at the Y.M.C.A.

Clubhouse Child Care Center, Inc. (667-4200)