Wabanaki Resource Code Card

Teen Resources

Native American Resources

Peaceful Relations Emergency Hotline: 853-2613

Pasamaquoddy Emergency Response: 853-2551

Teen Recovery Program, Dennis Lewey: 853-0644

Victims of Crime Advocate, Viola Francis: 853-2600

Penobscot Nation: Youth Advocate, Boys and Girls Club: 817-7470

Sipayik Boys and Girls Club, Brian Altvater: 853-6161, 853-6021

Youth Leadership & Development (ask for Denise Altvater): 853-6021)

National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946

Shelters:

Shaw House, Bangor: 941-2874

Sister Mary O'Donnell Shelter, Preque Isle: 764-4125

Breakwater Teen Shelter, Rockland: 596-2920; 1-866-506-3520

GLBTQQ Teens:

OUTRIGHT

Outyouth support hotline: 1-800-969-6884

Out!...As I Want to Be: 549-4400

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) - Maine Chapters

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD): 1-800-455-GLAD

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Educational Network (GLSEN)

Emancipation:

A 16+ year old may apply at the local Maine District Court or Tribal Court for emancipation. An attorney is appointed in most cases.

KIDS LEGAL posts information on emancipation.

Income and Support:

General Assistance - town office

Food Stamps: 1-800-452-4643 or local DHHS office

Social Security Benefits - SSA: 1-800-772-1213

MaineCare - DHHS: 1-800-321-5557

Alternative Education:

N.E. Job Corps: Bangor, 800-949-1937; Aroostook, 888-216-2034

The Carlton Project, Presque Isle: 768-9998

GED Information: 624-6750

Northeast Occupational Exchange: 942-3816

Legal Advocacy

KIDS LEGAL: 774-8246, 1-866-624-7787