Additional Resources
In addition to DACF, many organizations and programs are available to assist producers facing PFAS contamination on their farms. For additional support, please reach out to:
- Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
MOFGA administers a PFAS Emergency Relief Fund for farms dealing with PFAS contamination to support testing, mental health services, short-term income replacement, and infrastructure investments.
- Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, UMaine Cooperative Extension
Offers a variety of resources to assist farmers in managing stress, e.g., crisis helplines, farm coaching, and the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program. Contact the program at maineagmediation@maine.edu or visit Maine Agricultural Mediation Program - University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
For health-related questions, please call (207) 287-4311 or 866-292-3474 toll-free in Maine and ask to speak with a toxicologist, or visit PFAS in Maine | Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection
For questions or concerns about your residential well or records of spreading history, please email PFAS.DEP@maine.gov or visit PFAS and Maine DEP, Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – Maine (NAMI Maine)
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or need any additional support for your mental health and well-being, don’t hesitate to call NAMI - Maine at 1-800-464-5767, option #1.
If you are in a crisis, call or text 988 or visit Here to Help Maine.