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60 resources found for Maine

Shelter

MaineHousing Emergency Shelters

Statewide MaineShelter hours vary by provider

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Shelter

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Shelter

City of Portland Homeless Services Center

Portland654 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103Open every day and night year-round

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-761-2072Website
Shelter

Preble Street Hope House

Bangor179 Corporate Drive, Bangor, ME 0440124/7

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-217-6713Website
Shelter

Bangor Area Homeless Shelter

Bangor263 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401Call ahead; day center 8am-4pm listed by city

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-947-0092Website
Food

Good Shepherd Food Bank

Statewide Maine3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04210Food partner hours vary

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-782-3554Website
Food

Preble Street Food Pantry

Greater Portland75 Darling Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106Daily 9am-3pm listed online

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-775-0026Website
Food

MaineHealth Food Pantry Portland

Portland950 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102Thursday 10am-3pm listed online

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-662-8842Website
Food

Maine SNAP

Statewide MaineCall or check website for current hours

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-855-797-4357Website
Food

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Showers

Preble Street

Portland and statewide programs55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-775-0026Website
Showers

City of Portland Homeless Services Center

Portland654 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103Open every day and night year-round

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-761-2072Website
Showers

Bangor Area Homeless Shelter

Bangor263 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401Call ahead; day center 8am-4pm listed by city

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-947-0092Website
Showers

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Showers

Preble Street Hope House

Bangor179 Corporate Drive, Bangor, ME 0440124/7

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-217-6713Website
Laundry

Preble Street

Portland and statewide programs55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101Call or check website for current hours

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-775-0026Website
Laundry

City of Portland Homeless Services Center

Portland654 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103Open every day and night year-round

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-761-2072Website
Laundry

Bangor Area Homeless Shelter

Bangor263 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401Call ahead; day center 8am-4pm listed by city

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-947-0092Website
Laundry

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Laundry

Preble Street Hope House

Bangor179 Corporate Drive, Bangor, ME 0440124/7

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-217-6713Website
ID Help

Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles State ID

Statewide Maine101 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME 04330Branch hours vary

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-624-9000Website
ID Help

Maine Vital Records

Statewide Maine220 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04333Call or check website for current hours

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-287-3771Website
ID Help

Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Statewide MaineCall-in hours vary

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-942-8322Website
ID Help

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
ID Help

Preble Street

Portland and statewide programs55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101Call or check website for current hours

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-775-0026Website
Legal Aid

Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Statewide MaineCall-in hours vary

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-942-8322Website
Legal Aid

Maine Judicial Branch Legal Aid Resources

Statewide MaineOnline 24/7

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Volunteer Lawyers Project Maine

Statewide MaineCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-442-4293Website
Legal Aid

Maine Equal Justice

Statewide MaineCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-866-626-7059Website
Legal Aid

Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic

Statewide and southern Maine246 Deering Avenue, Portland, ME 04102Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-780-4370Website
Mental Health

Maine Crisis Line

Statewide Maine24/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-888-568-1112Website
Mental Health

988 Lifeline Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988Website
Mental Health

Sweetser PromiseLine

Statewide Maine50 Moody Street, Saco, ME 04072Call or check website for current hours

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-434-3000Website
Mental Health

AccessMaine Behavioral Health Resources

Statewide MaineOnline 24/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Addiction Support

2-1-1 Maine Substance Use Help

Statewide Maine24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Addiction Support

Milestone Recovery

Portland and Southern Maine65 India Street, Portland, ME 04101Call or check website for current hours

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-775-4790Website
Addiction Support

Wellspring Maine

Bangor and Midcoast Maine98 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401Call or check website for current hours

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-941-1600Website
Addiction Support

Know Your Options Maine

Statewide MaineOnline 24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Maine Crisis Line

Statewide Maine24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-888-568-1112Website
Veterans

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide including Maine24/7

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-424-3838Website
Veterans

VA Maine Healthcare System

Statewide Maine1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-623-8411Website
Veterans

Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services Housing Resources

Statewide Maine117 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-287-7019Website
Veterans

Preble Street Veterans Housing Services

Statewide MaineCall or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-956-6556; 1-800-377-5709Website
Veterans

Maine Homeless Veterans Action Committee

Statewide MaineCall or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Preble Street Teen Services

Portland343 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-775-0026Website
Youth

New Beginnings

Lewiston and statewide referrals134 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-795-4077Website
Youth

Shaw House

BangorCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-941-2874Website
Youth

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Youth

Community Care Youth Services

Bangor and statewide referralsCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-941-2874Website
Families

MaineHousing Emergency Shelters

Statewide MaineShelter hours vary by provider

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Families

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter

Waterville and Central Maine19 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-872-8082Website
Families

York County Shelter Programs

York County147 Shaker Hill Road, Alfred, ME 04002Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-324-1137Website
Families

Tedford Housing

Brunswick and Midcoast Maine14 Middle Street, Suite 2, Brunswick, ME 04011Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-729-1161Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

2-1-1 Maine

Statewide Maine24/7

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

MaineHousing Emergency Shelters

Statewide MaineShelter hours vary by provider

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Portland Homeless Services Center

Portland654 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103Open every day and night year-round

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-761-2072Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Bangor Warming Centers

BangorSeasonal; varies by site

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Preble Street Hope House

Bangor179 Corporate Drive, Bangor, ME 0440124/7

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 207-217-6713Website

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