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OACRA Maine Housing & Reentry Directory
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Maine Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes Maine housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, supervised community confinement, court supervision, diversion, treatment court, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. Maine’s housing network is often regional and rural, so address approval, transportation, winter safety, treatment access, and realistic reporting plans matter. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly when required, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across Maine.

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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: Statewide Maine. This section keeps statewide housing search, emergency shelter lookup, 211 navigation, permanent supportive housing, Maine DOC supervision-aware planning, recovery housing, and rural address-approval guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
MaineHousing — Emergency Shelters, Homeless Services & Housing Programs Statewide housing agency resource connected to emergency shelter listings, homeless services, rental housing programs, housing assistance, and affordable housing information. Not reentry-specific, but important for identifying Maine’s shelter and housing-system access points.
Housing System Emergency Shelters Local access varies
Contact mainehousing.org Emergency Shelters: mainehousing.org/programs-services/homeless/emergency-shelters Main: 1-800-452-4668 / (207) 626-4600
Ask ID, income, household, disability, veteran, homelessness, release, or eviction-related documentation if applicable. Ask about local shelter access, coordinated entry, rental options, waitlists, and county-specific resources.
Area Statewide Maine / local shelter and housing systems
211 Maine — Housing, Shelter & Local Resource Navigation Statewide referral pathway for housing resources, shelter access, heating and utilities, rental assistance, crisis services, food, transportation, health, family support, and local community resources. Useful when someone needs county-specific housing navigation rather than a single provider name.
Resource Navigation Shelter / Housing Referrals 24/7 access
Contact 211maine.org Housing: 211maine.org/housing Call: 211 • Text ZIP code to 898-211
Ask Emergency shelter, rental help, heating help, utility help, domestic violence shelter, youth shelter, veteran resources, transportation, and county-specific reentry support. Save referral names, phone numbers, intake instructions, and eligibility answers.
Area Statewide Maine / local routing
Maine Department of Corrections — Community Supervision & Address Planning Maine DOC community supervision and supervised community confinement rules make housing details especially important. Housing may need review for address approval, household consent, search conditions, reporting access, treatment access, victim/no-contact restrictions, employment access, and transportation feasibility.
Supervision-Aware Planning Address Review Officer approval may apply
Contact maine.gov/corrections Ask the supervising officer, case manager, reentry contact, treatment court contact, or facility transition planner about housing-related approval steps.
Ask Whether the proposed address can be approved, whether household members must consent, whether out-of-county housing is allowed, and whether the reporting schedule affects placement. Confirm curfew, treatment access, employment expectations, travel rules, and written verification needs.
Area Statewide / district-based community supervision
Maine DHHS / Permanent Supportive Housing Program — PSHP Permanent Supportive Housing may be relevant for eligible households experiencing homelessness with at least one member with a disability. It is not a quick shelter route and is not reentry-specific, but it can matter for longer-term stabilization when disability, chronic homelessness, behavioral health, or supportive-service needs are present.
Supportive Housing Homelessness + Disability Eligibility specific
Contact Maine DHHS housing services Ask for Permanent Supportive Housing Program access or local administrative agency routing.
Ask Disability, homelessness, health, behavioral health, income, identity, and household documentation if applicable. Ask whether a case manager, outreach team, shelter, hospital, or service provider must assist with access.
Area Statewide / eligibility-based
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Oxford House Maine — Sober Living Vacancy Pathway Self-run sober living homes may support people in recovery who need stable housing after incarceration, treatment, homelessness, or supervision involvement. Each house interviews applicants and has house-specific rules, openings, fees, and expectations.
Sober Living Vacancy Search Interview required
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancies, fees, interview time, house rules, medication rules, curfew, drug testing, employment expectations, transportation, and supervision compatibility. Ask whether the house can provide written acceptance information for an officer or court.
Area Statewide / house-specific
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, small apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, lease terms, heat costs, winter safety, transportation, county location, and address approval issues vary by property.
Planning Step Confirm First Approval may apply
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide Maine
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing & Recovery Residence Checklist Maine providers may serve people experiencing homelessness, addiction recovery, domestic violence, disability, veteran needs, youth homelessness, family instability, rural isolation, or reentry barriers. Eligibility may depend on gender, household status, sobriety rules, background screening, county, referral process, funding source, and local availability.
Planning Step Confirm First Approval may apply
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide / provider-specific
Rural County Housing, Transportation & Out-of-County Placement Many Maine counties have limited shelter or transitional housing. A nearby city may be the practical access point, but winter travel, supervision reporting, treatment access, employment access, county transfer rules, public transportation limits, and address approval must be checked before travel or relocation.
Planning Step Confirm First Approval may apply
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Rural and regional Maine

Greater Portland & Cumberland County

County: Cumberland. Cities and communities include Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick-area access, Gorham, Windham, Bridgton, Naples, Gray, New Gloucester, and surrounding Greater Portland communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Preble Street — Florence House & Housing Services Portland-based homeless services provider offering low-barrier support, housing services, food, outreach, and specialized shelter support. Florence House operates 24/7 and serves women experiencing homelessness, with housing-focused support and safety-centered services.
Women’s Shelter Housing Services Portland
Contact preblestreet.org Florence House: program page Main: (207) 775-0026 55 Portland St., Portland, ME 04101
Ask Current shelter access, women’s shelter options, housing services, case management, documentation, walk-in or referral process, and supervision compatibility. Ask whether staff can verify participation, address, or service engagement.
Area Portland / Cumberland County
City of Portland — Homeless Services Center City-operated emergency shelter pathway for adults in need of emergency shelter in Portland. Relevant for people experiencing homelessness or release instability while a longer-term housing, recovery, employment, treatment, or officer-approved address plan is being developed.
Emergency Shelter Adult Shelter Confirm intake route
Contact Portland Homeless Services Center Shelter contact: (207) 761-2072 Use current City of Portland shelter intake instructions before travel.
Ask Current intake location, shelter access process, ID requirements, bed availability, rules, case-management connection, and whether supervision status affects placement. Ask whether shelter residency or service engagement can be verified.
Area Portland / Cumberland County
Milestone Recovery — Emergency Shelter & Recovery Support Portland recovery and homelessness provider supporting people facing addiction and homelessness. Milestone lists an emergency homeless shelter serving men experiencing substance use, along with recovery and outreach supports.
Men’s Shelter Substance-Use Recovery Confirm current capacity
Contact milestone-recovery.org Main: (207) 775-4790 Shelter contact listed: (207) 775-4790, ext. 117
Ask Shelter availability, substance-use eligibility, recovery supports, referral process, medication rules, program rules, and supervision compatibility. Ask whether the program can provide written confirmation.
Area Portland / Cumberland County
Through These Doors — Safety-Focused Shelter & Housing Assistance Cumberland County domestic violence resource center offering advocacy, safety planning, shelter support, housing assistance, and referrals for people experiencing domestic abuse, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, or unsafe household conditions.
Safety Shelter DV Advocacy Confidential access
Contact throughthesedoors.org 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-537-6066 PO Box 704, Portland, ME 04104
Ask Safe shelter intake, advocacy, housing assistance, protective-order support, children’s needs, safety planning, and confidentiality rules. Use safe contact practices and do not disclose confidential location details.
Area Cumberland County / Portland-area safety access
Amistad — Peer Support, Recovery & Housing-Stability Referrals Portland peer-support and community-stabilization provider serving people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, substance-use recovery needs, and social disconnection. Useful when a housing plan requires peer support, service connection, recovery support, or community-based stabilization.
Peer Support Recovery / Homelessness Support Referral-specific
Contact amistadinc.com Main: (207) 773-1956 66 State St., Portland, ME 04101
Ask Peer support, recovery support, homelessness support, case-management referrals, housing-stability referrals, and community-resource navigation. Ask which program fits the applicant’s housing and recovery needs.
Area Portland / Cumberland County
Oxford House — Greater Portland Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in and around Greater Portland and nearby Southern Maine service hubs.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Portland / South Portland / Westbrook / Brunswick-area access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Portland Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing, public housing, and voucher-related pathway serving Portland applicants. Not reentry-specific, but may support long-term stabilization when applicants meet income, household, waitlist, documentation, and background-screening requirements.
Affordable Housing Public Housing / Voucher Waitlists / screening
Contact porthouse.org Main: (207) 773-4753 970 Baxter Blvd., 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04103
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether a specific background issue is reviewed case-by-case.
Area Portland / Cumberland County
South Portland Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing and public housing pathway serving South Portland applicants. Not reentry-specific, but may support longer-term stabilization when applicants meet income, household, waitlist, documentation, and screening requirements.
Affordable Housing Public Housing Screening applies
Contact spha.net Main: (207) 773-4140 100 Waterman Drive, Suite 101, South Portland, ME 04106
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history screening, appeal rights, voucher status, unit availability, and documents required. Ask whether background concerns may be explained or appealed.
Area South Portland / Cumberland County
Westbrook, Gorham & Inner Suburban Housing Route Inner Cumberland County housing plans may involve Portland shelters, Westbrook/Gorham landlords, sober living, approved family residences, public housing applications, employer-adjacent rentals, or treatment-linked housing support depending on transportation and supervision requirements.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Westbrook / Gorham / Windham / Portland access
Brunswick, Freeport, Yarmouth & Coastal Cumberland Route Coastal Cumberland housing plans may require Brunswick-area providers, Portland-area shelters, private landlords, approved family residences, public housing applications, recovery housing in nearby counties, or Midcoast access depending on service area and transportation.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Brunswick / Freeport / Yarmouth / Falmouth / Cumberland access
Bridgton, Lakes Region & Northern Cumberland Route Northern Cumberland County and Lakes Region housing plans may require private landlords, approved family residences, winter transportation planning, regional shelter access, public housing applications, recovery housing, or Portland/Lewiston-area placement when supervision and transportation allow it.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Bridgton / Naples / Gray / New Gloucester / Lakes Region access

York County & Southern Maine

County: York. Cities and communities include Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Springvale, Alfred, Waterboro, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit, York, Kittery, Eliot, Berwick, and surrounding Southern Maine communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center — Day Shelter, Warming Shelter & Housing Navigation Biddeford day shelter and homelessness-support pathway offering drop-in support, warming shelter access when activated, resource navigation, basic needs, and housing-focused connection.
Day Shelter Housing Navigation Call before relying on hours
Contact seedsofhope4me.org Main: (207) 571-9601 35 South St., Biddeford, ME 04005
Ask Day shelter hours, warming shelter activation, housing navigation, ID help, basic-needs support, referral options, and current shelter alternatives in York County. Ask whether staff can verify service engagement.
Area Biddeford / Saco / Old Orchard Beach / York County
York County Shelter Programs — Confirm Current Shelter / Recovery Status Alfred-based organization historically connected to shelter, housing, recovery, and support services. Because emergency adult shelter operations have changed, treat this as a confirm-first route rather than assumed bed access.
Recovery / Housing Support Confirm Current Operations Do not assume shelter beds
Contact ycspi.org Main listed in local resources: (207) 324-1137 147 Shaker Hill Road, Alfred, ME 04002
Ask Current program operations, shelter, recovery, housing navigation, or referral services, and where York County residents should call for immediate shelter access. Ask whether written confirmation can be provided.
Area Alfred / Sanford / York County regional access
Caring Unlimited — Safety-Focused Shelter, Housing & Advocacy York County domestic violence resource center offering direct support, safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy, and transitional services for survivors of domestic abuse and violence.
Safety Shelter DV Advocacy Confidential access
Contact caring-unlimited.org 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-239-7298 Office: (207) 490-3227 PO Box 590, Sanford, ME 04073
Ask Safe shelter intake, transitional services, advocacy, children’s needs, protective-order support, safety planning, and confidentiality rules. Use safe contact practices.
Area York County / Sanford / Biddeford / Southern Maine safety access
Fair Tide — Housing Navigation & Affordable Housing Support Kittery-based housing organization supporting people at risk of or experiencing homelessness through housing navigation, landlord engagement, affordable housing, and community-based stabilization.
Housing Navigation Landlord / Affordable Housing Kittery
Contact fairtide.org Main: (207) 439-2427 15 State Road, Kittery, ME 03904
Ask Housing navigation, eligibility, landlord connection, affordable housing options, waitlist, documentation, and whether justice-involved applicants are reviewed case-by-case. Ask whether staff can coordinate with probation, court, treatment, or case management.
Area Kittery / York / Eliot / Southern York County
York County Community Action Corporation — Housing Counseling, Benefits & Transportation Support Countywide community action agency offering housing-related counseling, homeownership and repair guidance, transportation, health access, benefits navigation, and basic-needs support.
Housing Support Transportation / Benefits Program-specific eligibility
Contact yccac.org Main: (207) 324-5762 Housing counseling resource listed locally: (207) 283-2402 6 Spruce St., Sanford, ME 04073
Ask Housing counseling, transportation help, benefits enrollment, fuel assistance, family resources, and referrals for people at risk of homelessness. Ask which program fits the applicant’s location.
Area Countywide York County
Oxford House — York County Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in Southern Maine and nearby service hubs.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Biddeford / Sanford / Saco / Kittery / York County access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Sanford Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing and public housing pathway serving Sanford-area applicants. Not reentry-specific, but may support long-term stabilization when applicants meet income, household, waitlist, documentation, and background-screening requirements.
Affordable Housing Public Housing / Voucher Waitlists / screening
Contact sanfordhousing.org Main: (207) 324-6747 Office: (207) 324-6870 PO Box 1008, 17 School St., Sanford, ME 04073
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether background concerns may be explained or appealed.
Area Sanford / Springvale / York County
Biddeford, Saco & Old Orchard Beach Housing Route Coastal York County housing plans may require Seeds of Hope navigation, local General Assistance, private landlords, sober living, approved family residences, public housing applications, winter warming shelter access, or Portland-area shelter/housing pathways.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Biddeford / Saco / Old Orchard Beach / Portland access
Sanford, Springvale, Alfred & Interior York County Route Interior York County plans may involve local landlords, Sanford-area housing coordination, YCCAC supports, approved family residences, recovery housing, General Assistance, and confirm-first shelter or housing navigation.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Sanford / Springvale / Alfred / Waterboro / regional access
Kittery, York, Kennebunk, Wells & Southern Coast Route Southern coastal York County housing plans may require Fair Tide navigation, local landlords, approved family residences, public housing applications, recovery housing, employer-adjacent rentals, or Portland/Biddeford-area access.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Kittery / York / Wells / Kennebunk / Eliot / Berwick
York County Transportation & Out-of-County Planning A York County housing option can fail if the person cannot reach reporting appointments, treatment, testing, court, work, or emergency services. Rural and coastal plans should include a weekly transportation map before the address is submitted for review.
Transportation Compliance Planning Confirm before move
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area York County / Portland access / Southern Maine

Lewiston-Auburn & Western Maine

Counties: Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin. Cities and communities include Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon, Sabattus, Turner, Livermore Falls, Norway, South Paris, Rumford, Mexico, Bethel, Fryeburg, Farmington, Wilton, Jay, Rangeley, and surrounding Western Maine communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Hope Haven Gospel Mission — Emergency Shelter, Meals & Basic Needs Lewiston shelter and basic-needs provider offering emergency housing and food support for people experiencing homelessness or immediate instability.
Emergency Shelter Meals / Basic Needs Confirm current capacity
Contact hopehavengospelmission.net Main: (207) 783-6086 209 Lincoln St., Lewiston, ME 04240
Ask Current bed availability, meal hours, intake requirements, documentation, rules, length of stay, and whether supervision status affects placement. Ask whether shelter stay or service engagement can be verified.
Area Lewiston / Auburn / Androscoggin County
Safe Voices — Safety-Focused Shelter, Housing & Advocacy Domestic abuse and sex-trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties. Safe Voices operates confidential shelter and safe housing resources, with community offices in Lewiston, Farmington, Norway, and Rumford.
Safety Shelter DV / Trafficking Advocacy Confidential access
Contact safevoices.org 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-559-2927 Non-survivor inquiries: (207) 795-6744
Ask Safe shelter intake, safe housing, advocacy, trafficking support, children’s needs, protective-order support, court support, and confidentiality rules. Use safe contact practices.
Area Lewiston / Farmington / Norway / Rumford / Western Maine
Community Concepts — Housing, Energy & Stabilization Support Community Action Agency serving Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties with housing support, energy assistance, family services, financial coaching, affordable rental connections, and stabilization resources.
Housing Support Energy / Family Services Eligibility varies
Contact ccimaine.org Housing & Energy: program page Main listed by Maine CAP: 1-800-866-5588 240 Bates St., Lewiston, ME 04240
Ask Housing counseling, affordable rental options, fuel assistance, family services, financial coaching, homelessness prevention, and county-specific resources. Ask what documents are needed.
Area Androscoggin / Oxford / Franklin counties
Lewiston Housing — Affordable Housing & Rental Assistance Pathway Local housing authority serving Lewiston and related affordable housing and rental assistance needs. Not reentry-specific, but important for longer-term stabilization.
Affordable Housing Rental Assistance Waitlists / screening
Contact lewistonhousing.org Main: (207) 783-1423 86 Lisbon St. / PO Box 361, Lewiston, ME 04243
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether a specific background issue is reviewed case-by-case.
Area Lewiston / Androscoggin County
Oxford House — Lewiston-Auburn & Western Maine Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in Lewiston-Auburn or nearby Maine service hubs.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Lewiston / Auburn / Norway / Rumford / Farmington access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Auburn, Lisbon, Turner & Androscoggin County Housing Route Androscoggin County housing plans may involve Lewiston shelter routes, Auburn-area landlords, sober living, approved family residences, affordable housing applications, Community Concepts support, General Assistance, or Portland/Western Maine placement.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Lewiston / Auburn / Lisbon / Turner / Androscoggin County
Oxford County Housing Stabilization Route Oxford County housing plans may require Norway/South Paris, Rumford/Mexico, Bethel, or Fryeburg landlords, Safe Voices safety access, Community Concepts support, General Assistance, recovery housing in nearby hubs, or Lewiston/Portland-area placement when approved.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Norway / South Paris / Rumford / Mexico / Bethel / Fryeburg
Franklin County Housing Stabilization Route Franklin County plans may involve Farmington, Wilton, Jay, or Rangeley landlords, Safe Voices safety access, Community Concepts support, public housing applications, recovery housing in larger service hubs, approved family residences, or Lewiston/Augusta-area placement.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Farmington / Wilton / Jay / Rangeley / Franklin County
Western Maine Winter Transportation & Reporting Plan Western Maine housing can fail if the person cannot reach reporting, treatment, drug testing, court, work, or required services during winter weather. Build a practical weekly travel plan before submitting an address for approval.
Winter Safety Transportation Planning Confirm before move-in
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Western Maine / mountain and rural communities

Kennebec Valley & Capital Region

Counties: Kennebec and Somerset. Cities and communities include Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, Winthrop, Waterville, Winslow, Oakland, Fairfield, Skowhegan, Madison, Norridgewock, Pittsfield, Hartland, Bingham, Jackman, and surrounding Kennebec Valley communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Bread of Life Ministries — Shelter, Soup Kitchen & Housing Support Augusta-based provider offering emergency shelter, meals, housing support, and community stabilization services.
Emergency Shelter Meals / Housing Support Pre-intake required
Contact mainebreadoflife.org Shelter pre-intake: (207) 626-3434 157 Water St., Augusta, ME 04330
Ask Pre-intake steps, shelter availability, meal access, housing support, documents needed, program rules, and whether supervision status affects placement. Ask whether shelter stay or service engagement can be verified.
Area Augusta / Kennebec County
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services — Emergency Shelter Waterville emergency shelter and homelessness-service provider serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness or displacement in Central Maine.
Emergency Shelter Individuals / Families Waterville
Contact shelterme.org Main: (207) 872-8082 19 Colby St., Waterville, ME 04901
Ask Bed availability, family eligibility, intake process, documentation, program rules, length of stay, and case-management connection. Ask whether shelter residency or service engagement can be verified.
Area Waterville / Kennebec County / Somerset access
Family Violence Project — Safety-Focused Shelter & Advocacy Domestic violence resource center serving Kennebec and Somerset counties through confidential support, advocacy, shelter-related help, safety planning, and community-based services.
Safety Shelter DV Advocacy Confidential access
Contact familyviolenceproject.org 24/7 Helpline: 1-877-890-7788 Augusta: (207) 623-8637 Waterville: (207) 877-0835 Skowhegan: (207) 474-8860
Ask Safe shelter intake, advocacy, protection-from-abuse support, children’s needs, housing planning, and confidentiality rules. Use safe contact practices.
Area Kennebec / Somerset counties
Kennebec Behavioral Health — Behavioral Health, Recovery & Supportive Housing Referrals Regional behavioral health provider with mental health, substance-use, case-management, and supportive-service pathways.
Behavioral Health Supportive Services Program-specific intake
Contact kbhmaine.org Access / main line: 1-888-322-2136
Ask Treatment intake, recovery support, mental health services, case management, supportive housing, housing-stability referrals, and supervision coordination if available. Ask which program fits the applicant’s location and situation.
Area Augusta / Waterville / Skowhegan / Central Maine
Oxford House — Kennebec Valley Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan, or nearby Maine service hubs.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Augusta / Waterville / Skowhegan / Central Maine access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Augusta Housing — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing and public housing pathway serving Augusta-area applicants.
Affordable Housing Public Housing / Voucher Waitlists / screening
Contact augustahousing.org Main: (207) 626-2357 1 Weston Court, Suite 203B, Augusta, ME 04330
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether a specific background issue is reviewed case-by-case.
Area Augusta / Kennebec County
Waterville Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing and public housing pathway serving Waterville, Winslow, Oakland, and Sidney.
Affordable Housing Waterville Area Waitlists / screening
Contact watervillehousing.org Main: (207) 873-2155 88 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether background concerns may be explained or appealed.
Area Waterville / Winslow / Oakland / Sidney
Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell & Southern Kennebec Housing Route Southern Kennebec housing plans may involve Bread of Life shelter access, Augusta-area landlords, approved family residences, public housing applications, General Assistance, sober living, or Waterville/Portland access.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Augusta / Gardiner / Hallowell / Southern Kennebec
Skowhegan, Madison, Pittsfield & Somerset County Housing Route Somerset County housing plans may require Skowhegan-area landlords, Waterville shelter access, Family Violence Project safety support, Kennebec Behavioral Health referrals, approved family residences, sober living, General Assistance, or Augusta/Waterville regional placement.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Skowhegan / Madison / Pittsfield / Somerset County
Upper Somerset Rural & Winter Access Route Upper Somerset communities may have limited direct shelter inventory. Housing plans may require private landlords, approved family residences, winter transportation planning, regional shelter placement in Waterville or Augusta, telehealth-compatible treatment, and clear reporting logistics.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Bingham / Jackman / Upper Somerset / regional access

Midcoast Maine

Counties: Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Waldo. Cities and communities include Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Thomaston, Waldoboro, Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Bath, Brunswick-area access, Topsham, Belfast, Searsport, Lincolnville, Unity, and surrounding Midcoast communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Homeworthy — Housing Instability, Homelessness Support & Shelter Referrals Midcoast Maine homeless-services organization serving Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln counties through shelter, urgent needs coordination, case management, youth services, housing navigation, and stabilization support.
Housing Navigation Shelter Referrals Rockport / Rockland
Contact homeworthy.org Main / intake: (207) 593-8151 169 Old County Road, Rockport, ME 04856
Ask Urgent Needs intake, diversion support, housing problem-solving, shelter referrals, case-management referrals, documentation, and service area. Ask whether staff can verify service engagement.
Area Knox / Waldo / Lincoln / Midcoast access
Tedford Housing — Adult & Family Emergency Shelter Access Brunswick-based homelessness provider offering adult and family shelter access, homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and stabilization services.
Emergency Shelter Adult / Family Call for bed process
Contact tedfordhousing.org Adult shelter bed availability: (207) 729-1161 ext. 104 Family shelter waitlist: (207) 729-1161 ext. 113 Brunswick, ME 04011
Ask Adult shelter availability, family waitlist process, intake requirements, documentation, case-management connection, length of stay, and supervision compatibility. Ask whether shelter stay or service engagement can be verified.
Area Brunswick / Sagadahoc access / Midcoast connection
New Hope Midcoast — Safety-Focused Shelter, Transitional Housing & Advocacy Regional domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking resource center serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.
Safety Shelter DV / Stalking Advocacy Confidential access
Contact newhopemidcoast.org Call: (207) 691-5969 Use safe contact practices if the applicant is at risk.
Ask Safe shelter intake, transitional housing support, advocacy, children’s needs, protection-from-abuse support, court support, safety planning, and confidentiality rules. Do not disclose confidential location details.
Area Knox / Lincoln / Sagadahoc / Waldo counties
The Gathering Place — Day Shelter & Housing Navigator Access Brunswick day shelter and resource center offering a safe daytime space and housing-navigation support.
Day Shelter Housing Navigator Confirm hours
Contact brunswickgatheringplace.org Main: (207) 729-0288 5 Tenney Way, Brunswick, ME 04011
Ask Day shelter hours, housing navigation, local shelter referrals, ID help, basic-needs resources, and Brunswick-area service connection. Ask whether service engagement can be verified.
Area Brunswick / Topsham / Sagadahoc and Midcoast access
Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition / Family Harbor House — Family Housing-Loss Support Midcoast family homelessness and housing-loss pathway focused on helping families without housing or facing impending housing loss. This is a family-specific resource and should be confirmed directly for current capacity, eligibility, and service area.
Family Housing Support Housing-Loss Prevention Confirm current access
Contact Main: (207) 218-1001 c/o BUMC, 23 Mill St., Belfast, ME 04915 Ask for current Family Harbor House / family housing support access.
Ask Family eligibility, current availability, intake process, documentation, service area, and whether a case manager or school liaison can assist. Ask whether service participation can be documented.
Area Midcoast family homelessness pathway
Oxford House — Midcoast Maine Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in or near Midcoast Maine service hubs.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Rockland / Brunswick / Belfast / Bath / Midcoast access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Bath Housing — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing and public housing pathway serving Bath and nearby Sagadahoc-area applicants.
Affordable Housing Public Housing / Voucher Waitlists / screening
Contact bathhousing.org Main: (207) 443-3116 Bath, ME
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether background concerns may be explained or appealed.
Area Bath / Sagadahoc County / Brunswick access
Knox County Housing Stabilization Route Knox County housing plans may involve Homeworthy intake, local General Assistance, private landlords, approved family residences, Rockland/Rockport/Camden rentals, recovery housing, affordable housing applications, or Midcoast/Portland-area access.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Rockland / Rockport / Camden / Knox County
Lincoln County Coastal Housing Route Lincoln County housing plans may require Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Boothbay, or Wiscasset landlords, approved family residences, local General Assistance, Homeworthy or regional referral routes, recovery housing in nearby hubs, and careful transportation planning.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Damariscotta / Waldoboro / Wiscasset / Boothbay Harbor
Sagadahoc County, Bath, Topsham & Brunswick Access Route Sagadahoc County housing plans may involve Tedford Housing shelter access, The Gathering Place day shelter, Bath Housing, private landlords, approved family residences, recovery housing, General Assistance, and Brunswick/Bath-area service routes.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Bath / Topsham / Brunswick / Sagadahoc County
Waldo County Housing Stabilization Route Waldo County housing plans may involve Belfast-area landlords, local General Assistance, New Hope Midcoast safety support, private rooms, approved family residences, recovery housing in nearby hubs, Bangor or Rockland access, and winter transportation planning.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Belfast / Searsport / Unity / Waldo County

Bangor & Penobscot Region

Counties: Penobscot and Piscataquis. Cities and communities include Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Hermon, Orono, Old Town, Lincoln, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Greenville, Guilford, and surrounding Penobscot and Piscataquis communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter — Emergency Shelter, Day Program & Diversion Bangor emergency shelter and day-program access point for adults experiencing homelessness or immediate housing instability. Emergency shelter beds are first-come, first-served, so people seeking to stay should call directly before relying on placement.
Emergency Shelter Day Program Call before arrival
Contact bangorareashelter.org Shelter: (207) 947-0092 263 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401
Ask Current bed process, day-program hours, diversion coordinator, sobriety requirements, documentation, winter warming access, and whether supervision status affects placement. Ask whether shelter stay or service engagement can be verified.
Area Bangor / Penobscot County
Preble Street Hope House — Low-Barrier Shelter & Transitional Housing Bangor low-barrier shelter and transitional housing pathway. Preble Street assumed operations of Hope House in 2025, and the site includes emergency shelter and transitional housing services for people experiencing homelessness or near-homelessness.
Low-Barrier Shelter Transitional Housing Confirm current intake
Contact Preble Street Hope House Location: 179-181 Corporate Drive, Bangor, ME 04401 Health center listing: (207) 992-2636
Ask Shelter access, transitional housing, day program, health or recovery supports, documents needed, current bed process, and supervision compatibility. Ask whether participation, stay, or address information can be verified.
Area Bangor / Penobscot County / northern Maine access
Partners for Peace — Safety-Focused Shelter, Transitional Housing & Advocacy Domestic abuse resource center serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. Services include 24-hour support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing support, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, children’s services, hospital accompaniment, and safety planning.
Safety Shelter Transitional Housing Confidential access
Contact partnersforpeaceme.org 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-863-9909 Use safe contact practices if the applicant is at risk.
Ask Safe shelter intake, transitional housing, housing support, legal advocacy, court support, children’s needs, safety planning, and confidentiality rules. Do not disclose confidential location details.
Area Penobscot / Piscataquis counties
Penquis — Housing, Transportation & Community Stabilization Support Community action agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties with housing support, transportation, family services, heating assistance, and community-stabilization resources.
Housing Support Transportation / Heat Help Eligibility varies
Contact penquis.org Main: (207) 973-3500 262 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401
Ask Housing support, heating help, transportation, family services, rent-related referrals, homelessness prevention, and county-specific resources. Ask what documents are needed for the applicant’s county and housing situation.
Area Penobscot / Piscataquis / Knox service region
BangorHousing — Affordable Housing & Voucher Pathway Affordable housing and voucher-related pathway serving Bangor-area applicants.
Affordable Housing Public Housing / Voucher Waitlists / screening
Contact bangorhousing.org Main: (207) 942-6365 86 Davis Road, Bangor, ME 04401
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether a specific background issue is reviewed case-by-case.
Area Bangor / Penobscot County
Oxford House — Bangor & Penobscot Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Orono, or nearby Maine service hubs.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Bangor / Brewer / Old Town / Orono / regional access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Brewer, Hampden, Hermon, Orono & Old Town Housing Route Greater Bangor housing plans may involve Bangor shelter routes, Brewer/Old Town/Orono landlords, sober living, approved family residences, affordable housing applications, Penquis support, or employer-adjacent rentals depending on transportation and supervision requirements.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Greater Bangor / Penobscot County
Lincoln, Millinocket, East Millinocket & North Penobscot Route North Penobscot housing plans may require local landlords, approved family residences, Penquis support, recovery housing in Bangor-area hubs, General Assistance, affordable housing applications, and clear winter travel planning.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Lincoln / Millinocket / East Millinocket / Medway / Bangor access
Piscataquis County Rural Housing Route Piscataquis County has limited direct shelter inventory, so housing plans may require private landlords, approved family residences, Penquis support, safety-shelter access through Partners for Peace, recovery housing in Bangor-area hubs, and winter-ready transportation planning.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Dover-Foxcroft / Milo / Greenville / Guilford / Piscataquis County
Penobscot / Piscataquis Winter Transportation & Reporting Plan Housing in rural Penobscot and Piscataquis counties can fail if the person cannot reach reporting, treatment, court, drug testing, work, or emergency services during winter weather. Build the weekly travel plan before submitting an address for review.
Winter Safety Transportation Planning Confirm before move-in
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Penobscot / Piscataquis counties

Downeast & Eastern Maine

Counties: Hancock and Washington. Cities and communities include Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Bucksport, Orland, Deer Isle, Stonington, Machias, Calais, Eastport, Lubec, Milbridge, Cherryfield, Jonesport, Harrington, Woodland, Baileyville, and surrounding Downeast and coastal Eastern Maine communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Healthy Acadia — Housing Support Program Healthy Acadia’s Housing Support Program supports community members in Hancock and Washington counties who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness. Useful for Downeast housing navigation, emergency housing support, resource connection, and stabilization planning where direct shelter inventory is limited.
Housing Support Unhoused / At Risk Hancock / Washington
Contact healthyacadia.org/hpm-ehs Main: (207) 667-7170 Ask for Housing Support Program access in Hancock or Washington County.
Ask Emergency housing support, housing navigation, documentation needed, service area, shelter alternatives, coordinated referrals, and current local access points. Ask whether staff can verify service engagement.
Area Hancock / Washington counties
NextStep Domestic Violence Project — Shelter, Supportive Housing & Advocacy Domestic violence project serving Hancock and Washington counties with 24/7 helpline, emergency shelter, legal help, support groups, supportive housing, and safety planning.
Safety Shelter Supportive Housing Confidential access
Contact nextstepdvproject.org 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-315-5579 TTY / Language Line access noted by provider.
Ask Safe shelter intake, supportive housing, legal advocacy, court support, children’s needs, safety planning, and confidentiality rules. Use safe contact practices.
Area Hancock / Washington counties
Community Action in Aroostook, Washington & Hancock Counties — Housing, Energy & Stabilization Support Regional community action agency serving Hancock, Washington, and Aroostook counties with community supports, energy assistance, transportation-related resources, mobile service access, and stabilization programs.
Community Action Housing / Energy Support Eligibility varies
Contact acap-me.org Main: (207) 764-3721 Machias office listed: 7 Ames Way, Machias, ME
Ask Housing stabilization, fuel or energy assistance, transportation, benefits, family support, mobile service access, and county-specific programs. Ask what documents are needed.
Area Hancock / Washington / Aroostook community-action region
H.O.M.E. Inc. — Hancock County Shelter / Warming Center Confirm-First Route H.O.M.E. Inc. is a Hancock County community organization connected to shelter programs and warming-center access in Orland. Because shelter capacity and hours can change, this should be treated as a call-first housing and warming-center route.
Shelter / Warming Access Hancock County Confirm current operations
Contact homemmausa.org/community-assistance/shelter Orland shelters: (207) 469-7961, select option #1 Emmaus Homeless Shelter: (207) 667-3962
Ask Current shelter status, warming-center hours, eligibility, documentation, transportation, referral process, and whether supervision status affects placement. Ask whether stay or service engagement can be verified.
Area Orland / Ellsworth / Hancock County
Safe Harbor Recovery Residence — Machias Recovery Housing Confirm-First Route Machias recovery residence pathway operated by Healthy Acadia in partnership with Downeast housing stakeholders. Useful for people whose reentry housing plan is tied to substance-use recovery and supportive living.
Recovery Residence Supportive Living Confirm current availability
Contact healthyacadia.org Ask for Safe Harbor Recovery Residence / Machias recovery housing access. Machias, ME
Ask Current vacancies, eligibility, interview process, fees, recovery expectations, medication rules, house rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility. Ask whether written acceptance can be provided.
Area Machias / Washington County
Oxford House — Downeast Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in or near Downeast Maine service hubs or nearby counties.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Ellsworth / Machias / Calais / Bangor-area access if needed
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Hancock County Housing Stabilization Route Hancock County housing plans may involve Healthy Acadia housing support, H.O.M.E. Inc. confirm-first shelter or warming access, local General Assistance, private landlords, approved family residences, recovery housing, seasonal-employment housing, or Bangor-area placement.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Ellsworth / Bar Harbor / Blue Hill / Bucksport / Hancock County
Washington County Housing Stabilization Route Washington County housing plans may require Healthy Acadia housing support, community-action support, Machias-area recovery housing, local General Assistance, private landlords, approved family residences, Calais or Machias rentals, or Bangor-area placement.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Machias / Calais / Eastport / Lubec / Washington County
Seasonal Employment, Room Rentals & Coastal Housing Search Downeast housing can be affected by seasonal tourism, island/coastal geography, limited rentals, and winter transportation. Practical plans may involve private rooms, employer-adjacent housing, shared housing, approved family residences, or a regional hub while long-term housing is pursued.
Coastal Housing Search Employment-Linked Housing Seasonal supply varies
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Bar Harbor / Ellsworth / coastal Hancock and Washington counties
Downeast Transportation, Winter & Reporting Plan Downeast housing can fail if the person cannot reach reporting, treatment, testing, court, work, or emergency services during winter weather or from coastal communities. Build the weekly travel plan before submitting an address for review.
Winter / Coastal Travel Compliance Planning Confirm before move-in
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Hancock / Washington counties

Aroostook County

County: Aroostook. Cities and communities include Presque Isle, Caribou, Houlton, Fort Kent, Madawaska, Van Buren, Limestone, Mars Hill, Ashland, Fort Fairfield, Mapleton, Washburn, Eagle Lake, St. Agatha, Island Falls, and surrounding northern Maine communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Homeless Services of Aroostook — Emergency Shelter & Housing-Stability Support Presque Isle shelter and homelessness-support pathway serving people experiencing homelessness or immediate housing instability in northern Maine.
Emergency Shelter Homelessness Support Confirm current intake
Contact homelessservicesofaroostook.org Main: (207) 763-5162 745 Central Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Ask Bed availability, intake process, ID requirements, program rules, length of stay, winter shelter access, transportation, and whether supervision status affects placement. Ask whether shelter stay or service engagement can be verified.
Area Presque Isle / Aroostook County
Hope & Justice Project — Safety-Focused Shelter, Housing & Advocacy Aroostook County domestic violence resource center offering 24-hour support, safety planning, emergency shelter access, legal advocacy, transitional support, and housing-related safety planning.
Safety Shelter DV Advocacy Confidential access
Contact hopeandjusticeproject.org 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-439-2323 Use safe contact practices if the applicant is at risk.
Ask Safe shelter intake, advocacy, court support, safety planning, children’s needs, transitional support, and confidentiality rules. Do not disclose confidential location details.
Area Aroostook County / northern Maine safety access
Aroostook County Action Program — Housing, Energy, Transportation & Stabilization Support Community action agency serving Aroostook County with housing support, fuel and energy assistance, transportation-related support, family services, employment and education support, and community-stabilization resources.
Community Action Housing / Energy Support Eligibility varies
Contact acap-me.org Main: (207) 764-3721 771 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
Ask Housing stabilization, fuel assistance, energy help, transportation, benefits, family support, employment supports, and county-specific resources. Ask what documents are needed.
Area Aroostook County / northern Maine
Aroostook Mental Health Services — Behavioral Health, Recovery & Housing-Stability Referrals Regional behavioral health provider serving Aroostook County with mental health, substance-use, crisis, case-management, and community-support services.
Behavioral Health Recovery / Case Support Program-specific intake
Contact amhc.org Access Center: 1-800-244-6431 Ask for the appropriate Aroostook County program or office.
Ask Treatment intake, recovery support, mental health services, crisis support, case management, housing-stability referrals, and supervision coordination if available. Ask which office or program fits the applicant’s location and situation.
Area Aroostook County / northern Maine behavioral health access
Presque Isle Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Pathway Affordable housing and public housing pathway serving Presque Isle-area applicants.
Affordable Housing Public Housing / Voucher Waitlists / screening
Contact pihousing.org Main: (207) 768-8231 58 Birch St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
Ask Waitlist openings, application rules, criminal-history policy, appeal process, voucher status, unit availability, and required documents. Ask whether a specific background issue is reviewed case-by-case.
Area Presque Isle / Aroostook County
Oxford House — Aroostook Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living homes may be available in or near northern Maine service hubs or nearby counties.
Sober Living Peer-Run Housing Vacancies change
Contact oxfordhouse.org oxfordvacancies.com Search by city, county, gender, and current vacancy.
Ask Vacancy, interview, weekly cost, move-in fee, house rules, curfew, medication policy, winter transportation, and whether residents on supervision are accepted. Confirm address approval before moving in.
Area Presque Isle / Caribou / Houlton / Fort Kent / regional access
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield & Central Aroostook Route Central Aroostook housing plans may involve Homeless Services of Aroostook, ACAP support, local landlords, approved family residences, affordable housing applications, sober living, behavioral health referrals, or employer-adjacent housing.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Presque Isle / Caribou / Fort Fairfield / Central Aroostook
Houlton, Island Falls & Southern Aroostook Housing Route Southern Aroostook housing plans may require Houlton-area landlords, approved family residences, ACAP support, local General Assistance, affordable housing applications, Bangor or Presque Isle shelter access, recovery housing, and careful winter transportation planning.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Houlton / Island Falls / Southern Aroostook / Bangor access if needed
Fort Kent, Madawaska, Van Buren & St. John Valley Route St. John Valley housing plans may require local landlords, approved family residences, ACAP support, public housing applications, behavioral health referrals, recovery housing in larger hubs, and winter-ready travel planning.
Confirm-First Route Private / Regional Access Verify before move-in
Contact Confirm service area, address approval, transportation, reporting location, treatment access, and whether out-of-county placement is allowed. Call providers or landlords before applying, traveling, or paying deposits.
Ask Full address, landlord or provider contact, rent terms, move-in date, household names, heating costs, work/treatment plan, and winter transportation route. Ask for written acceptance or lease terms before requesting address approval.
Area Fort Kent / Madawaska / Van Buren / St. John Valley
Aroostook Winter Transportation & Reporting Plan Housing in Aroostook County can fail if the person cannot reach reporting, treatment, court, drug testing, work, pharmacy, or emergency services during winter weather. Build the weekly travel plan before submitting an address for review.
Winter Safety Transportation Planning Confirm before move-in
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Aroostook County / remote northern Maine

Rural Maine Stabilization Paths

Coverage: rural and low-infrastructure Maine counties where direct shelter, transitional housing, recovery housing, or reentry-specific housing inventory may be limited. This section supports people who need a practical confirm-first plan using nearby regional hubs, private landlords, recovery housing, approved family residences, General Assistance, affordable housing applications, transportation planning, winter safety planning, and supervision-aware address review.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing, Safety & Recovery Pathways
Build an Officer-Ready Housing Plan Before Moving For people on probation, supervised community confinement, court supervision, diversion, treatment court, or post-release supervision, the strongest housing plan is specific: full address, provider or landlord name, household members, rent terms, heating costs, transportation, treatment access, work plan, curfew rules, and confirmation that the address can be reviewed before move-in.
Planning Step Address Review Approval may apply
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide rural Maine
Use Regional Hubs When Local Inventory Is Limited When a rural county has limited housing inventory, nearby regional hubs may provide the practical access point for shelter, housing navigation, recovery housing, public housing, behavioral health, workforce support, landlord search, and case management.
Regional Hub Shelter / Recovery / Landlords Confirm county rules
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide / regional hubs
Use Municipal General Assistance as a Local Emergency Route Maine towns and cities may provide General Assistance for eligible emergency needs such as shelter, rent, utilities, heat, food, and basic necessities. This is not a reentry program, but it can be important when a person is homeless, without heat, facing eviction, or trying to stabilize locally after release.
Local Emergency Assistance Town / City Route Eligibility varies
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Local municipalities statewide
Pair Recovery Housing With Treatment, Work & Transportation Recovery housing can be a strong rural reentry option when the person has a substance-use recovery need, but it works best when paired with treatment access, employment or benefits planning, transportation, reporting compliance, drug testing, and a clear budget for fees or shared expenses.
Recovery Housing Stability Plan House rules vary
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide / house-specific
Use Family Housing Only After Address Compatibility Review Family housing may be the fastest stabilization option, but it should still be reviewed for household members, address restrictions, victim/no-contact conditions, school or child-related restrictions, lease rules, curfew feasibility, transportation, and whether other residents are comfortable with supervision-related verification.
Family Residence Address Compatibility Restrictions may apply
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide rural Maine
🛠️ Eligible Confirm-First Housing, Public Housing & Local Access
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Extended Stays In rural counties, private landlords, shared rooms, mobile homes, small apartments, weekly rentals, and extended-stay arrangements may be more available than formal transitional housing. These options can work when screening, costs, lease terms, household rules, heat, transportation, and address approval are handled before move-in.
Private Housing Second-Chance Search Screening varies
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide rural Maine
Local Housing Authorities & Affordable Housing Applications Public housing, subsidized properties, voucher programs, and affordable housing may support longer-term stability, but many programs have waitlists, income rules, household rules, documentation requirements, and criminal-history screening. Applicants should ask whether denial decisions are automatic or reviewed case-by-case.
Affordable Housing Long-Term Stability Waitlists common
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area County, city, and town housing authorities statewide
Transportation Is Part of the Housing Plan A housing option can fail if the person cannot reach reporting appointments, drug testing, treatment, work, court, community service, medical care, or required check-ins. Rural plans should include a realistic weekly transportation map before the address is submitted for review.
Transportation Compliance Planning Confirm before move
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide rural Maine
Account for Heat, Winter Safety & Emergency Backup In Maine, housing stability should include heating costs, fuel access, winter road conditions, snow removal, safe transportation, medication access, phone charging, and a backup address. This is especially important for people under supervision who may need permission or instructions before relocating during emergencies.
Winter Planning Heat / Fuel Access Follow official instructions
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Rural and winter-impacted Maine counties
Create a Backup Plan for Denials, Waitlists or No Beds Because shelter beds, recovery housing vacancies, and affordable housing waitlists change quickly, every reentry housing plan should include backup options. A backup plan may include a second provider, second county, approved family address, temporary room rental, additional sober living interviews, General Assistance follow-up, or case-manager referral.
Backup Plan Waitlist Strategy Do not rely on one option
Plan Build the plan before paying fees, traveling, or moving. Confirm whether the address can be reviewed and accepted.
Prepare Keep copies of calls, applications, denials, referrals, and written acceptance. Share only necessary details with appropriate supervision, case-management, or treatment contacts.
Area Statewide rural Maine

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