Since its creation in 2015, and thanks to the generosity of donors, Paul and Giselaine Coulombe, the MaineHealth Coulombe Center for Health Improvement has evolved to be recognized as a leader in improving the health and well-being of Lincoln County communities through programming and collaboration with many partners. The center believes in a community health model focused on health promotion, disease prevention, access to care and community engagement. We supplement and support other local initiatives without duplication.
The MaineHealth Coulombe Center connects the local health care system to community members to help solve everyday challenges and improve their lives. The work is done in collaboration with fellow nonprofit organizations, doctors and other health care professionals, local law enforcement, teachers, education staff and community leaders. The MaineHealth Coulombe Center is located on the MaineHealth St. Andrews campus in Boothbay Harbor, though most of our work happens in our communities.
Contact Us
MaineHealth Coulombe Center for Health Improvement
6 St. Andrews Lane
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Phone: 207-633-1542
More about our services
The Coulombe Center works to improve the emotional health and well-being of community members and ensure they have the necessary skills to bounce back from hardship and the everyday challenges of modern life. We do this by:
- Leveraging grants
- Bringing in content experts
- Sponsoring support groups
- Representing health care in the community
- Partnering with local non-profits, businesses and civic organizations to address community challenges
Providing leadership to the network of School-Based Health Centers in the region located at Lincoln Academy, Medomak Valley High/Middle School, Boothbay Region High/Elementary School, Morse High School and Wiscasset Middle/High School.
The Coulombe Center Award for Innovation was created in 2018 to highlight community partner organizations who are doing innovative work within Lincoln County. The selected organizations provide services or perform activities that align with the mission of the Coulombe Center and are trying to improve the health of those living and working in Lincoln County.
Award winners are honored at a recognition event each spring and receive funds to help further develop their innovative programs.
View or download the nomination form. Nominations are accepted through April 15 of each year.
Past Recipients
- 2024 - Lincoln County Dental
- 2023 - Veggies to Table
- 2022 - Boothbay V.E.T.S
- 2021 - Coastal Kids Preschool
- 2020 - Healthy Lincoln County
- 2019 - Twin Village Food Bank Farm
- 2018 - Hearty Roots
Online Courses
The MaineHealth Coulombe Center for Health Improvement offers educational and well-being online courses.