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Penobscot County, Maine

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    Food pantries and meals71

    Newport

    Rowe Orchards

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    39 Palmer Road, Newport, ME 04953

    Call first. Hours come from the Good Shepherd Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (207) 368-4777DirectionsWebsite
    Newport

    Sebasticook Regional Fam Med

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    8 Main St A, Newport, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Newport

    Hometown Health Center

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    118 Moosehead Trail # 5, Newport, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Hampden

    Hampden Winter Farmers' Market

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    55 Main Road, Hampden, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Hampden

    Hampden Farmers' Market

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    70 Western Ave (St. Matthews Church), Hampden, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Bangor

    Pineland Farm Dairy

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1 Milk St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours come from the Good Shepherd Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (207) 922-4040DirectionsWebsite
    Bangor

    Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    133 Corporate Dr, Bangor, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Brewer

    Lafayette Family Cancer Institute

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    33 Whiting Hill Rd, Brewer, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Bangor

    Preble Street Hope House

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    179 Corporate Drive, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Brewer

    Northern Light Primary Care

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    Northern Light Health Center, 234 State St, Brewer, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Bangor

    Northern Light Orthopedics

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    925 Union St #3, Bangor, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Bangor

    Northern Light Allergy and Immunology

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    885 Union St Building C, Suite 245, Bangor, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Bangor

    Northern Light Interventional Pain Management

    Food pantry, a Good Shepherd Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    Northern Light Healthcare Mall, 925 Union St STE 2, Bangor, ME

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 207-782-3554.

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    Bangor

    Housing Authority City of Bangor

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    161 Davis Rd, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (207) 942-6365Directions
    Old Town

    Old Town Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    358 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (207) 827-6151Directions
    Brewer

    Brewer Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    15 Colonial Cir, Brewer, ME 04412

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (207) 989-7890Directions

    Health and dental24

    Bangor

    Adult Wellness Center

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1068 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 947-0147Directions
    Bangor

    Community Care and Geriatrics

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    992 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401

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    Call (207) 945-5247Directions
    Bangor

    Dental Center

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1048 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 945-5247Directions
    Bangor

    Elizabeth Levinson Center

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    159 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 941-4400Directions
    Bangor

    Hope House

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    181 Corporate Dr, Bangor, ME 04401

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    Call (207) 992-2636Directions
    Bangor

    PCHC Main Lab

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    992 Union St, Suite J, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 992-2336Directions
    Bangor

    Penobscot Community HLTH Center

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1012 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401

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    Call (207) 945-5247Directions
    Bangor

    Penobscot Pediatrics

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    6 Telcom Dr, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 992-9200Directions
    Bangor

    Philips-Strickland House

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    21 Boyd St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 941-2820Directions
    Bangor

    Sunbury Village Retirement Resd.

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    992 Ohio St, Bangor, ME 04401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 262-9600Directions
    Old Town

    Helen Hunt Health Center

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    242 Brunswick St, Old Town, ME 04468

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 827-6128Directions
    Old Town

    The Meadows

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    101 Perkins Ave, Old Town, ME 04468

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 827-0547Directions
    Brewer

    Brewer Medical Center

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    735 Wilson St, Brewer, ME 04412

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 945-5247DirectionsWebsite
    Lincoln

    Health Access Network Lincoln

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    175 W Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457

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    Call (207) 794-6700Directions
    Lincoln

    Katahdin Valley Health Center Lincoln

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    5 Lake St, Lincoln, ME 04457

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    Call (207) 538-3700Directions
    Patten

    Katahdin Valley Health Center

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    529 S Patten Rd, Patten, ME 04765

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    Call (207) 538-3700DirectionsWebsite
    Lee

    Northern Pine Care Estates

    Community health center run by Health Access Network. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    35 Ridge Rd, Lee, ME 04455

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 738-4663DirectionsWebsite
    Medway

    Han Medway

    Community health center run by Health Access Network. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1930 Medway Rd, Medway, ME 04460

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 794-6700DirectionsWebsite
    Orono

    Dirigo Pines Retirement Comm.

    Community health center run by Penobscot Community Health Center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    9 Alumni Dr, Orono, ME 04473

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 866-7011Directions
    West Enfield

    HAN Enfield

    Community health center run by Health Access Network. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    47 Bridge St, West Enfield, ME 04493

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (207) 794-6700DirectionsWebsite

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 988Website

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Call 988Website
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
    Call (800) 827-1000Website

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    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call (800) 799-7233Website

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    Help is closer than you think in Penobscot County

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Penobscot County, Maine?

    We have confirmed 71 places that can help in Penobscot County: Newburgh Regional Community Food Pantry, (207) 659-5613, call first; Rowe Orchards in Newport, (207) 368-4777, call first; Sebasticook Regional Fam Med in Newport, call first. 68 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Penobscot County, Maine?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Penobscot County: Housing Authority City of Bangor, (207) 942-6365, call first; Old Town Housing Authority, (207) 827-6151, call first; Brewer Housing Authority, (207) 989-7890, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Penobscot County, Maine?

    We have confirmed 24 places that can help in Penobscot County: Adult Wellness Center in Bangor, (207) 947-0147, call first; Community Care and Geriatrics in Bangor, (207) 945-5247, call first; Dental Center in Bangor, (207) 945-5247, call first. 21 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Penobscot County, Maine?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Penobscot County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Penobscot County, Maine?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Penobscot County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Penobscot County, Maine?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Penobscot County: Pine Tree Legal Assistance, (207) 774-4753. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

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    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Good Shepherd Food Bank food map. We list the source on every card.

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    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.

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