Penobscot Bay Community Health Partnerships

08/27/2026

We have a set of free chairs looking for a good home! They are perfect for a local non-profit, community center, small business, classroom, or individual in need of extra seating.

Cost: Free! We would love for one person or organization to take the entire set if possible.

Pickup: Pickup in Rockport ME

If you or an organization you know could use these, please send us a direct message or comment below to coordinate pickup!

08/24/2026

We're excited to attend The Landing Place's End of Summer Celebration on Wednesday from 12-3! We hope to see you there! 😎☀️

08/18/2026

The safest way to store medication, and to ensure that it is only consumed by whom it is prescribed to, is by safely storing it in a medication lock box. Expired or unused medication can be safely disposed of at a takeback location, or with a biodegradable Deterra Bag.

For more information & resources, visit https://www.pbchp.org/free-resources

08/17/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18, from 4:30–6:00 PM at the Knox County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in Rockland!

📍 301 Park Street, Rockland, ME 04841

This month, we’re partnering with ME-RAP (Maine Recovery Access Project / Maine Recovery Action Project) for an interactive conversation focused on hearing community perspectives and helping shape Maine’s 2027–2028 legislative and policy priorities.

We want to hear from YOU! Whether you have lived experience, work in healthcare or social services, or simply care about strengthening our community, your perspective matters.

🍕 Pizza will be provided for those attending in person!

Know someone who should be part of this conversation? Invite them! They do not need to be a regular meeting attendee or on our email list. We want to make sure people with important perspectives have an opportunity to participate.

We hope to see you tomorrow! 💙

08/08/2026

📣 ME-RAP Community Policy Listening Session — August 18

Maine Recovery Action Project (ME-RAP) is coming to Knox County for a community listening session, and we want to hear from you!

📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Knox County EMA
301 Park Street, Rockland, ME 04841
💻 Hybrid — Zoom option available
🍕 Pizza will be provided!

Each summer, ME-RAP gathers with people across Maine who have lived or living experience with substance use, mental illness, incarceration, and homelessness to listen, learn, and identify the issues that matter most in their communities.

This listening session will help inform ME-RAP’s advocacy efforts and shape its 2027–2028 policy platform, both locally and at the Maine State House.

This is an opportunity to share your experiences, perspectives, and ideas about the issues affecting our communities and what you believe should be prioritized moving forward.

You do not need to be a member of a coalition or work in the field to participate. Whether you have lived experience, work in your community, or simply want to help build healthier, stronger communities, your voice is welcome.

Join us for this important conversation and help shape the policies that impact Maine communities.

📢 Please share this with anyone who may be interested!

We hope to see you August 18! 💙

08/04/2026

Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Community Health Promotion team is seeking a Prevention Educator (Part-Time) to help support prevention efforts throughout Knox and Waldo Counties.
This role is an opportunity to build relationships with community partners, provide prevention and harm reduction education, support outreach efforts, and help connect individuals and organizations with resources that promote healthier communities.
If you enjoy supporting local public health efforts, providing community level education and working with people, we’d love to hear from you! Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your networks!

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4380159

We also have a Full-time role listed currently! Full-time Youth Engagement Coordinator. Visit our website to learn more.

08/03/2026

Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Community Health Promotion team is seeking a Youth Engagement Coordinator to join us in building a stronger, healthier future for youth across Knox and Waldo Counties.
This full-time position will play a key role in engaging young people, supporting youth leadership opportunities, coordinating community partnerships, and helping implement a new five-year Drug-Free Communities initiative focused on reducing youth substance use and strengthening protective factors.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about working with youth, building relationships, and creating meaningful community change. Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your networks!
Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4380149

08/03/2026

Check out our August update newsletter to see what we did last month!

Knowledge can empower and make us more resilient. Some groups that share our newsletters and articles include local schools, other community organizations, law enforcement, religious organizations, and more.

07/28/2026

Hazardous waste day is coming up in Rockland!

Rockland’s 2026 Hazardous Waste Day will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Rockland Transfer Station. During this event, Rockland residents can dispose of hazardous items such as paint, chemicals, pesticides, etc. One item residents may not realize qualifies as hazardous...

07/28/2026

Protect youth from addiction and substance misuse by storing medications safely. Proper storage of prescription medications, such as in a locking medication box, helps prevent misuse, diversion, and overdose.