(Updated Summer 2006)
Index of Community Resources
Table of Contents
(available 24 hours a day)
Child Abuse/Neglect |
1-800-452-1999 |
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Adult Abuse/Neglect
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1-800-624-8404 | |
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Domestic Violence: |
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Aroostook Band of Micmac Indins |
764-1972 | |
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Houlton Band of Maliseets |
532-6401 | |
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Pleasant Point |
853-2613 | |
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Indian Township |
1-877-796-2020 | |
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Penobscot Nation |
817-7491 or 1-800-863-9909 |
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Penobscot County
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1-800-863-9909 | |
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Aroostook County |
1-800-439-2323 | |
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Washington County |
1-888-604-8692 | |
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Mental Crisis Hotline: |
1-888-568-1112 | |
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Poison Control Center: |
1-800-222-1222 | |
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Rape Crisis: Penobscot County Aroostook County Washington County |
1-800-310-0000 1-800-550-3304 1-800-228-2470 |
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Youth Crisis Stabilization: |
1-800-499-9130 |
The Federal Fuel Assistance Program administered by the Maine State Housing Authority gives states fuel assistance money to distribute to residents who need help with fuel bills. To find out if you qualify, call your nearest Community Action Agency or the Maine State Housing Authority (1-800-452-4668). The TTY number is 1-800-452-4603.
The following Tribal Agencies offer emergency fuel assistance (LIHEAP) and related services:
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Aroostook Band of Micmacs Social Services |
764-1972 or 1-800-355-1435 |
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Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Social Services |
532-7260 |
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Penobscot Indian Nation Department of Human Services |
817-7492 |
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Indian Township Tribal Government |
796-2301 |
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Passamaquoddy Tribe (Pleasant Point) |
853-2600 |
The following Community Action Programs also offer (LIHEAP) in your area:
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Aroostook County |
768-3053 or 1-800-585-3053 |
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Washington/Hancock Counties
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664-2424 |
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Penquis/Bangor |
973-3630 |
If you can't pay your heating bill, check to see if you can get onto a payment plan. Your electric utility offers special payment plans for low income customers during the winter.
Indian Legal Service Programs in the US:
If you have questions or need help, contact the Indian Legal Services Program in your state.
Maine Lawyer Referral and Information
Service:
For a $20.00 fee, you can be referred to a lawyer
in your area for a
one half hour consultation or review of your paperwork.
Telephone: 622-1460 or 1-800-860-1460
Tel-Law has a number of different recorded messages to answer your
basic questions about the law. It operates 24 hours a day. There is no fee other than the
fact that it is a toll call outside the Augusta calling area.
Telephone: 622-1470
If you meet the Pine Tree eligibility requirements,
the Volunteer
Lawyer's Project can give you legal advice or informational materials for free, or will
refer you to a private lawyer who may handle your case without charge. Normal intake hours
are Mon.-Thurs.: 8:45-12:00 and 1:00-4:00 and Fri.: 8:45-12:00.
Telephone: 774-4348 or 1-800-442-4293
Legal Services for the Elderly:
If you are age 60 or over, Legal Services for the Elderly can give
you free legal advice or limited representation.
Telephone: 1-800-750-5353 or 623-1797
This group gives legal representation to low and
moderate income residents of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in cases involving
domestic relations, including divorce, protection from abuse, child support and
visitation. Priority is given to people who have experienced or are experienceing
domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Services are provided at no cost.
Telephone: 973-3671
Courthouse Assistance
Projects:
If you meet the Pine Tree Legal Assistance income limits, a volunteer
may be able to help you fill out court forms, serve forms, calculate child support,
and answer questions. You may meet with a volunteer at the Bangor District Court once
a month. To get dates, call Holly Jarvis at the Bangor District Court during
normal business hours or click on their website.
Telephone: 941-3040
University of Maine Student Legal Services:
If you are an undergraduate student at the
University of Maine in Orono, you can get
free or reduced cost civil legal services.
Telephone: 581-1789
Chief Advocate, Department of Corrections:
The Advocate refers civil cases of inmates of the State
correctional system, including the Maine State Prison and Maine Correctional Center, to
attorneys under contract with the Department of Corrections. Currently, the contract is with
the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland.
This office also gives advocacy services for adult inmates and adjudicated juveniles and
works to resolve complaints informally.
Telephone: 287-4393
E-mail: wes.andrenyak@maine.gov
Patient Advocate, Department of Health and Human Resources:
The Advocate refers civil cases of patients at state mental
institutions or clients of the Department of Health and Human Resources to attorneys under
contract with the Department. There are generally insufficient funds for the office to handle family law matters.
The office also advocates generally for clients of DHHR
mainly for persons with mental retardation.
Telephone: 287-4228
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Statewide |
1-800-772-1213 |
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Bangor Area |
990-4530; TTY: 941-8698 |
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Presque Isle Area
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764-3771; TTY: 764-2925 |
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Housing Discrimination -- HUD: or call Pine Tree Legal Assistance Native American Unit |
1-800-827-5005 1-800-879-7463 |
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Maine Human Rights Commission
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624-6050 |
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ME Civil Liberties Union |
774-5444 |
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Disability Rights Center
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1-800-452-1948 |
Maine Attorney General's Consumer Law Guide:
This Guide offers valuable and comprehensive information on many consumer topics.
Consumer Mediation Service:
The Attorney General's Office gives this service free of charge.
If you want to
file a consumer complaint against a business call between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
weekdays. Or write to Attorney General's Consumer Information and Mediation Service, 6 State House Station , Augusta, ME
04333.
Telephone: 626-8849
Lemon Law Arbitration:
If you buy a car that has serious defects, the Attorney General's Lemon Law
Arbitration Program can help you.
Telephone: 626-8848
Utility Complaints:
The Consumer Assistance Division of the Maine Public Utilities
Commission can help you
settle problems with any utility in the State.
Telephone: 1-800-452-4699
Low Income Telephone Service Help:
If you qualify for Food Stamps,
MaineCare, TANF, SSI or Fuel Assistance, call your
local telephone company to see if you qualify for a reduction on your monthly telephone
bill.
Employment/Labor Information:
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Bangor |
561-4050 |
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Calais |
454-7551 |
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Houlton |
532-5300 |
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Machias
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255-1900 |
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Presque Isle
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760-6300 |
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State Bureau of Labor Standards (wage or child labor complaints) |
624-6400 |
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US Dept. of Labor (Wage and Hour Division) |
1-866-4USWAGE |
Housing:
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Maine State Housing Authority
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1-800-452-4668 |
Insurance:
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Bureau of Insurance |
624-8475 or 1-800-300-5000 |
Mobile Homes:
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Manufactured Housing Board
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624-8678 |
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Manufactured
Housing Association (mediation for mobile home residents). |
623-2204 |
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Maine State Housing Authority TTY |
1-800-452-4668 1-800-452-4603 |
These agencies give information, outreach, job training, educational programs, day care, housing information and referral, fuel/energy assistance, insulation and furnace repair, surplus food, transportation and Emergency Crisis Intervention Program benefits. Not all services are given by all agencies.
Aroostook County Action Program
771 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
1-800-432-7881 or 764-372191 Military St.
Houlton, ME 04730
532-5311Penquis Community Action Program
262 Harlow Street,
Bangor, ME 04402-1162
1-800-215-4942 or 973-3500Washington-Hancock Community Agency
2 Maple Street
PO Box 64
Milbridge, ME 04643
546-7544 or 664-2424
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Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians |
764-1972 |
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Houlton Band of
Maliseet Indians |
532-4273 (In State) 1-800-564-8524 (Out of State) 1-800-545-8524 |
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Penobscot
Indian Nation |
827-7776 |
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Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Pleasant Point |
796-2301 853-2600 |
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Director of Tribal Court (George Tomer) |
817-7342 |
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Clerk of Courts (Sheila Sapiel) |
817-7329 |
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Tribal Prosecutor (C. Peter Bos) |
945-5502 |
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Probation Officer
(George
Tomer) |
817-7342 |
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Juvenile Intake Officer (George Tomer) |
817-7342 |
Regular Sessions: Usually first Wednesday of the month. Special Sessions as needed.
Passamaquoddy Tribal Court System
Indian Township Division: (Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-4:00)
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Clerk of Courts (Jennifer Sockabasin) |
796-5600 |
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Probation Officer (Darlene Donahue) |
796-5600 |
Pleasant Point Division:
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Clerk of Courts
(Rachel Nicholas) |
853-2600 |
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Probation Officer (Edward J.
Nicholas) |
853-2600 |
Regular Sessions: One Friday per month at each division. Special Sessions as needed.
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Pleasant Point Tribal Victim Outreach Advocate Program Viola Francis Tribal Victim Outreach Advocate PO Box 343 Perry Maine 04667 |
853-2600 ext 280 Emergency: 853-2551 Ask for the TVOA |
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Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission |
622-4815 |
Health Services
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Ruth Attean Davis Health Center (Penobscot Nation) |
827-6101 |
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Maliseet Health Department |
532-2240 |
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Micmac Health Department |
1-800-750-1972 or 764-7219 |
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Pleasant Point Health Center
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853-0644 ext 290 |
| Emergency Services | 853-2551 or 853-4811 |
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Indian Township Health Center |
796-2321 |
Native American Services:
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853-2600 |
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Toll-Free Hotline: |
853-2613 |
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1-800-355-1435 |
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Other Domestic Violence Services:
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Wabanaki Mental Health Association, NPC
990-0605
Penobscot Health
Department
827-6101
Micmac Health
Department
764-7219 or (toll-free) 1-800-750-1972
Wolipomawsu Program
(Pleasant Point)
853-0644 or (emergency) 853-4811
Helpful Native American Web Sites
National Association of Indian Legal Services
Index of Native American Resources on the Internet
Native Links
Aboriginal Links