MaineHousing
800-452-4668
MaineHousing provides a list of emergency shelters in 12 of Maine’s 16 counties. The list includes general homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, youth shelters, and places for families.
Maine 211
2-1-1
Maine 211 connects those who call 211 to a wide range of social services. Callers can get information about housing services, child and senior care, health care, food and clothing, job and educational support, and much more. Rather than seeking out each service individually, call 211 to get everything you need in one place.
Bowdoin College Counseling Services
207-725-3145
Bowdoin College offers counseling services to students. They have crisis support, single session and short-term counseling, group therapy and support groups, and referrals to additional treatment if appropriate. They also have partners on campus that raise awareness on mental health and help students build skills and better understand mental health and wellbeing.
University of New England Student Counseling Center
207-283-0176
The University of New England’s student counseling center offers support for students struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. This includes stress, anxiety, adjusting to college, family issues, and alcohol and drug use. They also have crisis response resources and outreach and can refer students to additional treatment if needed.
University of Southern Maine
207-780-4678
The University of Southern Maine’s Recovery Oriented Campus Center (ROCC) helps students in recovery. They offer recovery planning, peer support, and community resources, along with substance-free social activities and community events. Students also get help with life skills, leadership and service opportunities, and health and wellness resources.
Health Equity Alliance
207-990-3626
The Health Equity Alliance provides services for residents of Maine that include HIV+ care, harm reduction services, homeless support, and sexual health and wellness programs, and LGBTQ+ pride events. They offer safer use supplies, naloxone kits, syringe exchange, and fentanyl test strips along with a resource center that offers a safe place to socialize.
Frannie Peabody Center
207-774-6877
The Frannie Peabody Center provides support for members of the Portland community who are living with HIV. They offer comprehensive services including case management, peer support and housing assistance. They also have prevention services such as PrEP and PEP, testing for HIV and Hep C, outreach, and education.
Wabanaki Alliance
844-349-5006
Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness serves four federally recognized tribes located throughout Maine. They have multiple departments that provide addiction treatment and recovery, public health, health and wellness, and health research. The treatment options put culture, ceremony, language, and traditions at the heart of Wabanaki health.
Tribal Public Health
207-694-4400
Maine’s Tribal Public Health Unit helps ensure the effective delivery of health services and addresses health issues facing Maine’s tribes. You can find information about the five tribal health facilities where American Indians and Alaska Natives can get free basic medical care that is culturally sensitive.