Who do I call first for disability services in Penobscot County, Maine?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Maine vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Penobscot County.

Is help available in Spanish in Penobscot County?

Yes. This Penobscot County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Maine agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Penobscot County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Penobscot County, Maine

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Penobscot County, Maine. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Penobscot County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Penobscot County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Penobscot County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Arc of Maine. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Bangor
992 Admin (207-992-9200, Bangor)
Adult Wellness Center (207-947-0147, Bangor)
ALPHA Program - Brewer High School (207-992-2456, Brewer)
Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (207-947-4557, Bangor)
Kidspeace-Millinocket (MILLINOCKET)
Nfi-Stetson Ranch School (STETSON)
Regional School Unit 34 Education Foundation (OLD TOWN)
Stillwater Academy (BANGOR)
A Time To Rise - Counseling & Wellness Llc (207-573-4722, BREWER). Behavioral health agency
Acadia Healthcare, Inc (207-973-6100, BANGOR). Substance-use treatment
Acadia Residential Care.Llc (857-400-1386, BANGOR). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Affirming Behavioral Health (603-498-7877, HAMPDEN). Children's mental-health clinic
Amedisys Home Health (207-990-0029, BANGOR)
Centerwell Home Health (207-990-9000, BANGOR)
St Joseph Homecare (207-907-1810, BANGOR)
Mhcpv Housing (Bangor)
Miller Square On Harlow (Bangor)
Shepherd Drive Group Home (Bangor)
Community Health And Counseling Services (BANGOR)
Eastern Maine Down Syndrome Support (HERMON)
Maine Mental Health Connections Inc (BANGOR)
Maine Wildlife Rehabilitation (OLD TOWN)

Statewide programs serving Penobscot County

These serve every county in Maine, including Penobscot County.

Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Maine (800-452-1948). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council ((207) 287-4213). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Maine CITE Assistive Technology Program ((207) 621-3195). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Maine Parent Federation (207-623-2144). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Maine

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