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Katahdin Valley Health Center
30 Houlton St, Patten, ME 04765
Network of community health clinics serving Aroostook, Penobscot, and northern Piscataquis counties since 1974. KVHC lists clinics in Ashland, Brownville, Corinth, Dover-Foxcroft, Houlton, Lincoln, Millinocket, Patten, and Patten South. Sliding fee scale available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Hours vary by clinic; Houlton and Dover-Foxcroft walk-in care is open daily.
- Who this helps
- Open to all patients regardless of ability to pay. Sliding fee scale available. Accepts MaineCare, Medicare, and most insurance plans.
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Houlton Humane Society
263 Callaghan Rd, Houlton, ME 04730
Animal shelter in southern Aroostook County providing adoption services and hosting low-cost spay/neuter clinics through Maine Woods Mobile Vet.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Closed to visitors; approved adoption applicants can schedule a visit.
- Who this helps
- Adoptions require an application and screening; owner surrenders are not normally accepted. Spay/neuter clinics require appointments.
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Mildred's Food Pantry
110 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Mildred’s Food Pantry is a ministry of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton. Open twice weekly with appointments available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue & Thu 8:30-10:30 AM, or by appointment
- Who this helps
- Walk-ins are welcome during the published hours; appointments are also available. Call (207) 532-9122 for details.
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Katahdin Valley Health Center - Houlton
59 Bangor St, Houlton, ME 04730
FQHC with primary care, pharmacy, behavioral health, and walk-in care. KVHC is currently recruiting for dental services. Sliding fee discounts available. After-hours: (207) 538-3700.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; Sat-Sun 9:00 AM-7:00 PM.
- Who this helps
- Open to everyone. Sliding fee discount program available.
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Avec Community Action - HEAP, Houlton
91 Military St, Houlton, ME 04730
Avec Community Action’s Houlton Customer Service Center offers HEAP and weatherization services. Helps income-eligible households pay heating costs during the winter season.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible households in the Houlton area. HEAP eligibility depends on household income and size; check MaineHousing’s current limits.
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Houlton Regional Hospital
20 Hartford St, Houlton, ME 04730
25-bed critical access hospital with 24/7 emergency services serving Houlton and southern Aroostook County. Provides primary care, surgical services, and specialty clinics.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Emergency department: 24/7.
- Who this helps
- Open to all. Emergency services available regardless of ability to pay. Financial assistance available for qualifying patients.
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Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Social Services
88 Bell Rd, Littleton, ME 04730
Details not fully confirmed
The department offers child care, child welfare, LIHEAP and weatherization, general assistance, a clothes closet, homemaker services, and transportation.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- The department works one-on-one with members of the Tribal Community. Eligibility varies by program; contact Social Services for details.
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RSU 29 and MSAD 70 Adult Education
56 Military St, Houlton, ME 04730
The program offers Diploma, HiSET and College Transitions programs, plus enrichment classes.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- Anyone over 17 who is not enrolled in high school may participate.
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Community Living Association
18 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Community Living Association is a nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Aroostook and Penobscot counties through residential care, case management, employment and community supports, shared living, and supported independent living. Community Living Association focuses on social inclusion and community integration.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- People with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Aroostook and Penobscot counties.
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Maliseet Health & Wellness Center
3 Clover Circle, Houlton, ME 04730
Tribal medical clinic and wellness center providing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use services for Maliseet tribal members and eligible Native American patients.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM; after-hours nurse triage line available
- Who this helps
- Houlton Band of Maliseet tribal members and other eligible federally recognized Native Americans.
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Maine Families Aroostook Home Visiting Program
37 Bangor Street, Suite 7, Houlton, Maine 04730
Maine Families Aroostook offers home visits for people who are expecting or have a new baby. Family Visitors share support and information for parents and children.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call to confirm current hours.
- Who this helps
- All families who are expecting or have a baby under 3 months may join. Visits can continue until the child turns 3.
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Veteran Heating Assistance Program, Aroostook County
405 Perry Road, Bangor, Maine
Aroostook County veterans can apply for emergency heating fuel through the Galen Cole Family Foundation and Maine Veterans Project. Approved households may receive up to 100 gallons of #2 heating fuel or kerosene at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Applicants must live in Aroostook County, prove veteran status, have an honorable discharge, report total household income, and have a tank less than half full. Eligible fuels are #2 heating fuel and kerosene.
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Maine DHHS Houlton District Office
11 High Street, Houlton, ME
Visit this DHHS office in Houlton for in-person help with MaineCare, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash help for families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- In-person eligibility assistance: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone who needs help with MaineCare, SNAP or TANF can visit. Each program has its own rules, such as income limits.
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Houlton General Assistance
21 Water Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Houlton General Assistance offers immediate help to people who cannot provide basic necessities for themselves or their families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wed, by appointment
- Who this helps
- People who cannot provide basic necessities for themselves or their families may qualify. The Town uses maximum assistance levels to determine eligibility.
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