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Aroostook Regional Transportation System
24 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769
ARTS provides demand-response door-to-door transportation for residents of Aroostook County, Patten/Stacyville, and Danforth. Serves the general public, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly at affordable rates since 1979.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm
- Who this helps
- Open to the general public in Aroostook County, Patten/Stacyville (Penobscot County), and Danforth (Washington County). Priority for elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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Aroostook County Action Program - Heating
771 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Aroostook County's community action agency providing LIHEAP fuel assistance, emergency heating, weatherization, and furnace repair programs. Serves all of Aroostook County with multiple office locations.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Aroostook County residents. Income-based eligibility. Also serves Washington and Hancock counties.
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Homeless Services of Aroostook
745 Central Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769
49-bed shelter providing meals, clean clothes, showers, laundry facilities, and case management. Operates the Sister Mary O'Donnell family shelter, Aroostook Bridge low-barrier shelter, and seasonal warming center.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Who this helps
- Open to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Aroostook County. Warming center has no barriers.
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Central Aroostook Humane Society
24 Cross St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Nonprofit animal shelter serving 30 towns across Aroostook County since 1966. Takes in roughly 500 cats and 250 dogs per year, plus small animals. Offers adoptions, grooming, and puppy socialization classes.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Tue-Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon Closed
- Who this helps
- Open to anyone looking to adopt a pet or surrender an animal in the Aroostook County area.
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance - Presque Isle
373 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents of Aroostook County. Handles housing, public benefits, family law, consumer issues, and farmworker rights.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Walk-in: Wed & Fri 9 AM-12 PM. Phone intake: Mon 12-3 PM, Tue 9 AM-12 PM, Thu 9 AM-12 PM
- Who this helps
- Low-income residents of Aroostook County. Must meet PTLA income guidelines (generally at or below 200% of the federal poverty level).
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ACAP Housing & Energy Services
771 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Housing assistance, energy programs, and weatherization services for low-income residents across Aroostook County. Also provides employment training and early childhood education.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Low-income individuals and families in Aroostook County. Income guidelines vary by program.
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Aroostook Area Agency on Aging
260 Main Street, Suite B, Presque Isle, ME 04769
The designated Area Agency on Aging for Aroostook County. Provides Meals on Wheels, Medicare counseling, adult day services, transportation, and community programs for older adults in northern Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Who this helps
- Adults age 60 and older and adults with disabilities in Aroostook County. Caregivers of older adults are also eligible for support services.
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Maine CareerCenter - Presque Isle
66 Spruce Street, Suite 1, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free employment services for Aroostook County: job search, resume help, career counseling, workshops, and training referrals.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Open to all Maine residents.
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Loring Job Corps Center
36 Montana Road, Limestone, ME 04750
Free residential career training for ages 16-24. Hands-on training in construction, healthcare, IT, and more. Free housing, meals, and medical care.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (admissions)
- Who this helps
- Ages 16-24, U.S. citizens/permanent residents, meet income requirements.
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Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)
771 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Community action agency serving Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock counties with energy assistance, housing support, workforce development, and emergency financial help for northern and Downeast Maine families.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible residents of Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock counties.
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Presque Isle Housing Authority
58 Birch St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Public housing authority serving Presque Isle and surrounding areas. Provides affordable housing options including public housing units and Section 8 vouchers for income-eligible residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Low-income individuals and families. Income limits apply based on household size and HUD guidelines.
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AMHC - Presque Isle
180 Academy St Suite 3, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing outpatient therapy, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and brain injury services. Serves all of Aroostook County with offices in multiple communities.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM; Crisis line 24/7
- Who this helps
- Open to all residents of Aroostook County. Sliding scale fees available. MaineCare and most insurance accepted.
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ACAP Workforce Development - Presque Isle
771 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Workforce development programs helping Aroostook County residents find employment, build job skills, and access training opportunities. Services include job search support, resume building, and career counseling.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Adults and dislocated workers in Aroostook County. Some programs have income requirements. Contact for eligibility screening.
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ACAP Head Start
771 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free early childhood education and family support for income-eligible families with children ages 0-5. Centers located in Presque Isle, Fort Kent, Easton, Caribou, and Houlton.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; varies by center
- Who this helps
- Families with children ages 0-5 who meet federal income guidelines. Families receiving TANF, SSI, or in foster care are automatically eligible. Families experiencing homelessness are also eligible.
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ACAP Community Cupboards
771 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free 24/7 self-serve community food cupboards providing non-perishable items to anyone in need. No appointment, ID, or proof of income required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 self-serve
- Who this helps
- Anyone in need. No ID, income verification, or appointment required.
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Catholic Charities Food Bank - Aroostook
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Regional food bank distributing food to 28+ pantries and meal programs across Aroostook County. Serves as the primary food supply hub for the county's emergency food network.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
- Who this helps
- Distributes through partner pantries and meal programs. Contact for the nearest distribution site.
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GIFT Pantry
11 Industrial St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Community food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families in the Presque Isle area. Open Wednesday mornings with no appointment needed.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Wed 9AM-12PM
- Who this helps
- Anyone in the Presque Isle area experiencing food insecurity. No documentation required.
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ACAP Clothing Assistance
771 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free clothing assistance for individuals and families in need. ACAP provides seasonal clothing, winter gear, and basic wardrobe essentials at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Individuals and families in Aroostook County experiencing need. Contact ACAP for current availability.
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MSAD 1 Adult Education
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Free adult education programs including HiSET (GED) preparation, English language learning, college transition, and workforce training for adults in the Presque Isle area.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Thu; call for schedule
- Who this helps
- Adults 17+ who are not enrolled in high school. Maine residents. Free of charge.
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Presque Isle VA Clinic
732 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Community-based outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health, telehealth, and laboratory services for veterans. Opened April 2024, replacing the former Caribou VA Clinic.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Contact VA Maine Healthcare System to enroll.
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Sargent Family Community Center (Senior Programs)
24 Chapman Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Community center with a dedicated Senior Room and kitchen. Weekly senior activities include Coffee & Chat, Tai Chi, Senior Music Jam, Line Dancing, Senior Breakfast Bus, Bridge, and Mahjong.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8 AM - 8 PM; Sat-Sun 10 AM - 4 PM
- Who this helps
- Older adults in the Presque Isle and Aroostook County area.
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Mi'kmaq Nation Family Health Services
8 Northern Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Tribally operated medical, dental, and behavioral health care for Mi'kmaq Nation tribal members and other eligible Native Americans in Aroostook County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Mi'kmaq Nation tribal members and other eligible federally recognized Native Americans.
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