Getting started.
Who this helps
Sober adults age 18 and older. Guests must be clean and sober from drugs, medical marijuana, and alcohol for at least 24 hours. The shelter cannot accept minors. Beds are first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved by phone.
How to get started
Call (207) 947-0092 to complete an intake with staff. Beds are first-come, first-served. During the day, the day room is open 8 AM - 4 PM where you can get warm, use the phone, access clothing, and meet with partnering organizations. Free lunch is served daily at noon.
How they can help.
The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter provides emergency housing, meals, and support services to adults experiencing homelessness. In addition to its shelter beds, it operates a daily soup kitchen, food pantry, and a diversion program that works to prevent homelessness before it starts.
- Emergency shelter (38 year-round beds, additional overflow beds in winter)
- Day program (8 AM - 4 PM) with phone access, bathrooms, clothing, and resources
- Free hot lunch served daily at noon (arrive by 11:45 AM)
- Food pantry (once per month per individual)
- Diversion program to help people avoid entering shelter
- Partnership with Fresh Start Sober Living (transitional housing)
What to have ready.
Call (207) 947-0092 for intake details.
Call with your questions