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Veterans resources around Portland
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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.
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).
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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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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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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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 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.
Confirm details with the organization.
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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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VA healthcare, state benefits, housing, and community programs have different requirements. Check with each program.
Gather what you have
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