Healthy Communities of the Capital Area

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, 105 Second Street, Suite 2B, Gardiner, ME.

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area

Mission: to convene and support people, organizations, and communities to collaborate on quality of life and public health issues. Cause: public health

Goals: Make the healthy choice the easy choice by creating policies, systems, and environments to support them

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) is a public health nonprofit that partners with community members to improve the health and quality of life locally, throughout Kennebec County, the Central public health district, and across the state. Funding for HCCA efforts come largely from state, federal, and philanthropic grants to improve health primarily in the areas of reducing tobacco use and exposure, healthy eating, being active, and preventing alcohol, marijuana and other drug misuse.

Shout out to Atwood Primary School for installing their first StoryWalk with HCCA! ✨Eric Carle’s, “From Head to Toe”, wi...
09/10/2026

Shout out to Atwood Primary School for installing their first StoryWalk with HCCA! ✨

Eric Carle’s, “From Head to Toe”, will be displayed at Atwood for the start of their school year. 🐘🦜🐒

Interested in having a StoryWalk at your school, event, or organization? Email Sarah at [email protected] today!

Welcome back to school!🍎Wishing all students, families, educators, and school staff a fantastic start to the new school ...
09/09/2026

Welcome back to school!🍎Wishing all students, families, educators, and school staff a fantastic start to the new school year!

Today is . The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, facing substance use c...
09/08/2026

Today is . The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, facing substance use challenges, or even loneliness. 💙

Help amplify this critical resource. Post. Share. Text. Check in. However you show up, it counts.

🔗Learn more at https://988lifeline.org/

💙Help protect your loved ones from the harm of secondhand smoke. ➡Ready to quit smoking? Talk to a quit coach to start y...
09/08/2026

💙Help protect your loved ones from the harm of secondhand smoke.

➡Ready to quit smoking? Talk to a quit coach to start your quit journey with free personalized support and tools. (https://mainequitlink.com/quit-now/)

🎃 Happy Acorn Squash Appreciation Day! 🍂September 7 is National Acorn Squash AppreciationDay, and we’re celebrating this...
09/07/2026

🎃 Happy Acorn Squash Appreciation Day! 🍂

September 7 is National Acorn Squash AppreciationDay, and we’re celebrating this seasonal favorite! Acorn squash is delicious roasted, stuffed, added to soups, or enjoyed as a simple side dish.

Looking for a new way to try it? Check out this Roasted Acorn Squash with Farro Stuffing recipe from Allrecipes!

👉 Get the recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/275959/roasted-acorn-squash-with-farro-stuffing/

🍁 Bonus: Acorn squash is a great seasonal choice to look for at your local Maine farmers market or farm stand this time of year!

How do you like to prepare acorn squash?

09/07/2026
Ready for Help?Call, text, or chat the National Problem Gambling Helpline™ to be connected with a friendly professional ...
09/03/2026

Ready for Help?

Call, text, or chat the National Problem Gambling Helpline™ to be connected with a friendly professional who can share practical resources.

Call: 1-800-MY-RESET
Text: 1-800-MY-RESET
Chat: www.ncpgambling.org/chat

🧠Nicotine can alter teen brains making it harder to learn & easier to become addicted. 💡No amount is safe, get free help...
09/01/2026

🧠Nicotine can alter teen brains making it harder to learn & easier to become addicted.

💡No amount is safe, get free help to quit at VapeFreeMaine.com.

🥜 Happy National Trail Mix Day!🥜Looking for an easy snack to pack for a hike, road trip, school day, or family adventure...
08/31/2026

🥜 Happy National Trail Mix Day!🥜

Looking for an easy snack to pack for a hike, road trip, school day, or family adventure? Trail mix is a simple way to combine nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a tasty, customizable snack

Tip:Making trail mix together can be a fun way to get kids involved in choosing and preparing their own snacks! 🌟

Try this recipe from Harvest Kitchen: https://www.theharvestkitchen.com/healthy-trail-mix/

Research shows that early exposure to gambling increases a child’s risk of problem gambling later in life. Don’t risk th...
08/27/2026

Research shows that early exposure to gambling increases a child’s risk of problem gambling later in life. Don’t risk their future – keep gambling away from kids.

Address

105 Second Street, Suite 2B
Gardiner, ME
04347

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12075885012

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Healthy Communities of the Capital Area posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Healthy Communities of the Capital Area:

Shortcuts

Share