For your convenience, we have compiled some resources available in our community here.
This is not comprehensive list of all current available resources. We urge anyone seeking resources to contact organizations beforehand to ensure availability.
For the most up-to-date community resources, dial 211 to be connected to a trained resource professional.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Emergency Assistance: TANF is a cash benefit for low-income families with children. Emergency Assistance may also be available depending on the situation.
Health & Human Services – 30 Skyway Drive, Caribou – (207) 493-4000
General Assistance Fund (Presque Isle): General Assistance is a voucher-based resource for qualifying individuals or families that may assist with financial needs. Applications are typically considered via an individuals city hall or municipal town office.
Presque Isle City Hall – 12 2nd St, Presque Isle – (207) 764-2715
Medicaid (Mainecare) or Cubcare: Mainecare is a subsidized insurance program that may help with insurance costs. Cubcare is a low-cost children’s health insurance program for qualifying parents who make above the Mainecare income limit.
Health & Human Services – 30 Skyway Dr, Caribou – (207) 493-4000
Sliding Fee Scale-based Care: Local hospitals may offer sliding fees, or fees based on income for necessary medical care. Eligibility should be requested with the organization prior to care.
Northern Light Health – 140 Academy St, Presque Isle – (207) 768-4000
Cary Medical Center – 163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou – (207) 498-3111
Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS) – 24 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle – (207) 764-1290 The ARTS bus provides transportation throughout Aroostook County. Call ahead to learn about services or routes offered.
Resources
For your convenience, we have compiled some resources available in our community here.
This is not comprehensive list of all current available resources. We urge anyone seeking resources to contact organizations beforehand to ensure availability.
For the most up-to-date community resources, dial 211 to be connected to a trained resource professional.
Emergency Food Resources
Food Pantries:
Grace Interfaith Food Table (GIFT) – 24 Industrial St, Presque Isle – (207) 764-8584
Raven Food Pantry – 18 Roberts St, Presque Isle – (207) 768-7850
Aroostook Band of Micmac’s Food Pantry – 7 Northern Road, Presque Isle – (207) 764-1972
Housing Accommodations
Emergency Accommodations:
Homeless Services of Aroostook – 745 Central Drive, Presque Isle – (207) 764-4125
Local Housing Authorities:
Presque Isle Housing Authority – 58 Birch St, Presque Isle – (207) 768-8231
Caribou Housing Authority – 25 High St, Caribou – (207) 493-4234
Fort Fairfield Housing Authority – 18 Fields Ln, Fort Fairfield – (207) 476-5771
Financial Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Emergency Assistance:
TANF is a cash benefit for low-income families with children. Emergency Assistance may also be available depending on the situation.
Health & Human Services – 30 Skyway Drive, Caribou – (207) 493-4000
General Assistance Fund (Presque Isle):
General Assistance is a voucher-based resource for qualifying individuals or families that may assist with financial needs. Applications are typically considered via an individuals city hall or municipal town office.
Presque Isle City Hall – 12 2nd St, Presque Isle – (207) 764-2715
Medical Costs
Medicaid (Mainecare) or Cubcare:
Mainecare is a subsidized insurance program that may help with insurance costs. Cubcare is a low-cost children’s health insurance program for qualifying parents who make above the Mainecare income limit.
Health & Human Services – 30 Skyway Dr, Caribou – (207) 493-4000
Sliding Fee Scale-based Care:
Local hospitals may offer sliding fees, or fees based on income for necessary medical care. Eligibility should be requested with the organization prior to care.
Northern Light Health – 140 Academy St, Presque Isle – (207) 768-4000
Cary Medical Center – 163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou – (207) 498-3111
Transportation
Public Transportation:
Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS) – 24 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle – (207) 764-1290
The ARTS bus provides transportation throughout Aroostook County. Call ahead to learn about services or routes offered.