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Togus VA Medical Center
1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330
Maine's only full VA medical center, providing comprehensive healthcare including primary care, mental health, surgery, emergency care, and specialty services. Open 24/7 for emergency care. One of the oldest VA facilities in the country.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 Emergency. Outpatient clinics Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. If you are not enrolled, call (207) 623-8411 to learn about eligibility and enrollment. Priority is based on service-connected disabilities and income.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Portland VA Clinic
141 West Commercial St, Portland, ME 04102
VA outpatient clinic in Portland providing primary care, mental health, and specialty services for enrolled veterans in southern Maine. Walk-in same-day access available.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.
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Bangor VA Clinic
35 State Hospital Dr, Bangor, ME 04401
VA outpatient clinic in Bangor providing primary care, mental health, and specialty services for enrolled veterans in eastern Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.
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Portland Vet Center
707 Sable Oaks Dr, Suite 030, South Portland, ME 04106
Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, and their families. Confidential services separate from VA medical centers. No VA enrollment required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (evening hours available by appointment)
- Who this helps
- Combat veterans of any era, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, active duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and their family members. No VA enrollment required.
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Bangor Vet Center
615 Odlin Rd, Suite 3, Bangor, ME 04401
Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, and their families in eastern Maine. Confidential services separate from VA medical centers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, active duty service members, and their family members. No VA enrollment required.
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Lewiston Vet Center
35 Westminster St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, and their families in western Maine. Confidential services separate from VA medical centers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, active duty service members, and their family members. No VA enrollment required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services
Statewide support
Maine's state veterans agency with field offices statewide. Helps veterans and their families access federal and state benefits, file VA claims, and connect with services. Claims officers available at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- All Maine veterans, their dependents, and survivors. No enrollment or eligibility screening required to access claims assistance.
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Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance Program (VEFAP)
Statewide support
Emergency grants up to $2,000 for Maine veterans facing financial crisis. Covers rent, utilities, food, medical expenses, and other essential needs. No repayment required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Maine veterans experiencing a financial emergency. Must demonstrate financial need and that the emergency is beyond their ability to resolve without assistance.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Preble Street Veterans Housing Services
38 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101
Statewide housing program for homeless and at-risk veterans through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. Provides rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, case management, and connection to VA benefits.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans and veteran families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Must meet income eligibility requirements (generally below 50% area median income).
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Veterans Inc.
393 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Provides transitional housing (20 beds), employment training, and comprehensive support for homeless veterans in Maine. Part of the largest provider of services to homeless veterans in New England.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24-hour intake line
- Who this helps
- Homeless veterans or veterans at risk of homelessness.
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Maine Veterans' Homes - Augusta
35 Heroes Way, Augusta, ME 04330
State-operated long-term care facility for veterans with 138 private rooms. Provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and residential care. Accepts VA, MaineCare, Medicare, and private pay.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Administrative office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Facility is 24/7.
- Who this helps
- Veterans who served on active duty (other than training) and were honorably discharged, and their eligible spouses and Gold Star parents. Must meet clinical criteria for the level of care needed.
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DAV Transportation Network
Statewide support
Free van transportation for veterans to and from VA medical appointments across Maine. Volunteer-driven program serving 1,500-1,700 veterans monthly with scheduled routes from communities statewide to VA facilities.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Varies by route. Call to schedule.
- Who this helps
- Any veteran with a scheduled VA medical appointment. No income requirements.
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Northern Maine Vet Center
456 York Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Confidential, no-cost counseling for Aroostook County veterans, service members, and families. Specializes in PTSD, military sexual trauma, depression, grief, and readjustment. No VA enrollment required.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans who served in combat, provided emergency medical care during war, experienced military sexual trauma, or currently use VA educational benefits. No VA enrollment required.
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Travis Mills Foundation Programs
Statewide support
Programs for post-9/11 veterans with service-related injuries and their families. This listing gives the foundation’s administrative contact; retreat sessions take place in Rome, Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact for program scheduling
- Who this helps
- Program requirements differ. The foundation supports post-9/11 veterans with service-related injuries and their families, and offers other programs for eligible caregivers, first responders and active-duty military. Check the specific application.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Veterans Project
207 Parkview Ave, Bangor, ME 04401
Veteran suicide prevention nonprofit providing direct assistance with essential needs including utility bills, food, clothing, and a vehicle donation program for veterans who need reliable transportation.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Maine veterans in need.
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Boots2Roots
5 Depot St, Suite 12, Freeport, ME 04032
The only Maine organization working with active-duty military members 12-18 months before separation to help them transition to civilian careers. Free career coaching, resume help, employer networking, and peer mentors.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- By appointment
- Who this helps
- Active-duty military members transitioning out of service, veterans, and military spouses. All services are free.
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Honor Flight Maine
PO Box 469, Augusta, ME 04332
Flies Maine veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials and monuments at no cost. Priority given to WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam-era veterans. All expenses paid.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Event-based; apply online
- Who this helps
- Maine veterans of all service eras. Priority given to WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam-era veterans. Applications available on the website.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Volunteers of America Northern New England - Veterans Services
14 Maine Street, Suite 100, Brunswick, ME 04011
Provides transitional housing and comprehensive support services for homeless male veterans through the Veterans Career House. Includes case management, therapy, career development, and permanent housing placement.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact for details
- Who this helps
- Male veterans with honorable or general under honorable discharge who are experiencing homelessness.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Military & Community Network
Statewide support
Statewide network connecting service members, veterans, and families with local community resources. Operates regional groups across Maine that identify unmet needs and develop solutions.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact for regional group meeting times
- Who this helps
- All service members, veterans, and their families.
Confirm details with the organization.
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American Legion - Department of Maine
Statewide support
Veterans service organization with accredited service officers providing free VA disability claims assistance. Also administers emergency financial grants up to $2,000 for rent, utilities, and vehicle repairs through the VEFAP program.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact for hours
- Who this helps
- Service officer assistance is available to all veterans, not just Legion members.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars - Department of Maine
Statewide support
Veterans service organization with VA-certified, accredited service officers providing free benefits claims assistance to all veterans and dependents. VFW membership not required for help.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact for hours
- Who this helps
- All veterans and dependents. VFW membership is NOT required for service officer assistance.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Rumford VA Clinic
10 Railroad Street, Rumford, ME 04276
Community-based outpatient clinic offering primary care, home-based primary care, mental health, blood draw, and virtual care services for veterans. Opened May 2023.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Calais VA Clinic
50 Union Street, Calais, ME 04619
Community-based outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health, dermatology, and specialty health services for veterans in Washington County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Saco VA Clinic
655 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072
Community-based outpatient clinic providing primary care, preventive health, mental health, endocrinology, laboratory services, and home-based primary care for veterans in York County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat
Retreat location: attendance must be arranged: 1002 Watson Pond Road, Rome, ME 04963
All-inclusive, no-cost retreat for post-9/11 recalibrated and combat-injured veterans and their families. Year-round programming on a Belgrade Lakes campus.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact the foundation about application requirements and retreat dates.
- Who this helps
- Retreats serve eligible post-9/11 veterans with service-related injuries and their families. The foundation reviews applications to assess whether a program fits the household’s needs.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Veterans Home Caribou
163 Van Buren Road, Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736
State veterans home providing skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation for Maine veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents in northern Aroostook County.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 residential care; admissions office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Honorably discharged veterans, their spouses or surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents. Call admissions for current eligibility and availability.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Veterans Home Machias
32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654
Skilled nursing and long-term residential care for veterans, spouses, and Gold Star parents in Washington County and the Downeast region.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 residential care; admissions office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Honorably discharged veterans, their spouses or surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Veterans Home Scarborough
290 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
Skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation for veterans and their families in southern Maine.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 residential care; admissions office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Honorably discharged veterans, their spouses or surviving spouses, and Gold Star parents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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