The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is open 365 days a year. We are a dry shelter for people 18 or older.
The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter does not discrimination based on race, color, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, disability, or mental health diagnosis.
If you need emergency housing, please call the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter at (207) 947-0092 to complete an intake with our staff. Beds are not reserved over the phone, and we act on a first come first served basis. We can only accept people 18 years of age or older. Guests at BAHS must be clean and sober from drugs, medical marijuana, and alcohol for at least 24 hours. BAHS has 38 beds year-round, and in the winter, we will open “overflow” beds. Each length of stay is different. Individuals are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Our Diversion Program: In special cases, our Diversion Coordinator works with a person experiencing homelessness or in immediate danger of becoming homeless to find a solution that will allow them to stay in their home, become rapidly re-housed, or relocate to a place where they have housing options to avoid becoming homeless or avoid having to enter an emergency shelter. Call (207) 947-0092 and ask for the Diversion Coordinator.
Day Program: Our doors are open to any sober adults to come into our day room every day from 8 am to 4 pm. Guests are welcome to use our phone, bathroom, get information about other resources in the Bangor Area, ask for any clothing or personal items they need, get warm or cool off, and meet with different organizations that work with the shelter.
Free Lunch Every Day: Please arrive at 11:45 AM. Adults who are not living at our shelter are welcome to come eat a hot lunch at noon every day.
Food Pantry: Anyone in need of food is welcome. Open Sunday and Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm. Individuals are allowed access to our pantry once a month.
Search for Other Community Resources:
Search for Community Resorces (A website by Northern Light Healthcare)
Findhelp.com – Resources for food, housing, health, money, care, education, work, and legal services
Penquis Heating assistance, transportation, and many other services
Bangor Public Library has a Social Worker
To apply for free or discounted mattresses contact Sleep Dr.
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Do you need Food?
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
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Need help staying in your apartment?
Call your town’s General Assistance office. Click Bangor General Assistance if you live in Bangor.
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Housing Resources:
Maine Sate Housing Authority helps people with mortgage programs, fuel assistance, eviction prevention program, and rental programs. Click the link to contact them. Maine Housing -Maine State Housing Authority
Community Housing of Maine (CHOM)
City of Bangor Rental Assistance for homeless persons in Maine living with a mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder, or HIV/AIDS. Click Here bangorpublichealth.org
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Does your pet need a temporary place to stay?
Paws Until Home temporarily fosters pets while their owners are in a hospital, shelter, or detox. pawsuntilhome.org
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Sober Living:
Milestone Recovery – Located in Portland, Maine
Fresh Start Sober Living -Located in Bangor
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Bangor Area Detox Centers:
New Horizons call (207) 217-6521
- Detox from Alcohol, and/or Opiates and Heroin
- 18 or older
Cedar Road Detox and Medication Assisted Treatment Call (207) 207-5457 ext.1 to schedule an appointment
- Detox from Alcohol, Opiates, and/or Stimulants
- Intakes are 7 days a week
- They help indigenous (Native American) or non-indigenous people.
- They take patients with MaineCare, are MaineCare eligible or they offer private tribal rates.
- No Referral necessary.
St. Joseph’s Hospital: Substance Use Disorder Clinic Call (207) 907-3100 to find out more.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital You have to go the EMMC Hospital ER to get admitted to Acadia for detox.
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Do you need a Family Shelter?
Wellspring Infinity House Substance Use Recovery – Women with Children
Partners for Peace – Domestic Violence Support
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Are you living with Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault?
Maine Domestic Violence Helpline 1-866-834-4357
Maine Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line 1-800-871-7741
Rape Response Services – Also has a housing navigator
Partners for Peace – Domestic Violence Support
HelpGuide.com Domestic Violence Resources
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault click here mecasa.org
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Do you think you’re being Human Trafficked?
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733
Human Trafficking Resources in Maine
CourageLIVES -home for women who had experienced human trafficking or exploitation
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Would you like help with Addiction?
Bangor Public Health offers Substance Use Prevention. Click here bangorpublichealth.org
Overdose Prevention Helpline (serving Maine) at 1-800-972-0590
HelpGuide.com Addiction Resources
Better Life Partners does same day treatment for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder. They offer therapy, mental health care, physical care, and medication to manage withdrawal. Call or text (866) 679-0831 or Click here betterlifepartners.com
Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS) Syringe service program, Naloxone, overdose response team, medical outreach, and assistance getting into detox programs. OPTIONS website
SaVida Health’s – Drug Or Alcohol Rehabilitation
The Together Place -Peer Support Groups
Bangor Area Recovery Network (BARN)
Substance Use Prevention Resources
Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness
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Do you need help with your Mental Health?
Your trusted guide to mental health & wellness Click here for Help Guide
Maine Mental Health Crisis or call 1-888-568-1112
The Maine Suicide Prevention Program
Eagles Clubhouse mental health recovery and vocational rehabilitation program.
Bangor Health and Community Services
Your trusted guide to mental health & wellness Click here for Help Guide
Acadia Hospital has therapy groups for anger management, anxiety, emotion regulation, addiction care, substance use disorder, relationships, trauma therapy, a writing group and many more. Click here Acadia Hospital group therapy
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Do you need a Therapist?
Wellspring offers substance use and mental health counseling click here wellspringmaine.com
Higher Ground Counseling and Case Management
Dirigo Counseling offers substance use counseling, OUI/DUI services, and case management click here dirigocounseling.com
Sweetser’s Find a Therapist Database
Health Affiliates of Maine’s Find a Therapist Database
HelpGuide.com Find a Therapist or Medication Manager
A Time to Rise -Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Trauma Therapy Services
Community Choice Behavioral Health offers Case Management, Therapy, and Psychiatric Med Management click here ccbhmaine.com
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Are you a Veteran?
Veterans Forward gives emergency financial assistance, employment services, housing assistance, and case management for veterans. click here fedcapmaine.org
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services they will help you to get VA healthcare, VA benefits, and getting your DD 214.
Caring.com -Emergency Housing Resources for Veterans
HelpGuide.com Veterans PTSD Supports
Career Center -Veteran’s Services
Boots2Roots helps veterans find jobs
Veterans exposed to asbestos can submit a claim to the VA. Contact the Veterans Outreach Department of The Mesothelioma Advocacy Center. Mesothelioma & Veterans Website
Mesothelioma Diagnosis Mesothelioma Symptoms
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Looking for a Job?
Maine Department of Labor Disability Resources
Maine Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Center click here mcd.org
Job Fairs at the Career Center: List of Job Fairs
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Do you want to work on your Education?
Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) Program is committed to helping parents and specified relatives reach their educational and career goals by helping cover costs related to school. HOPE Website
Workshops and Training at the Career Center: List of Workshops
CareerOneStop lets you research careers, find training, and search for jobs: CareerOneStop website
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Are you Elderly?
Federal and state financial assistance for seniors. Click here: Paying For Senior Care
Caring.com -Emergency Housing and other Assistance for the Elderly
Eastern Area Agency on Aging -offers many services
Meals-On-Wheels -for people over 60
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Do you need a Dentist?
Affordable Dental Care Directory