Caribou
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Local offices in Caribou
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Caribou General Assistance
25 High Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Emergency basic needs assistanceApply for short-term help with basic needs if you cannot provide them for yourself or your family.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cariboumaine.org
State office
Maine DHHS Caribou District Office
30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Benefits applications and eligibilityApply in person for benefits such as Food Supplement, MaineCare, and TANF.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Housing help · City office
Caribou Housing Authority
25 High Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersApply for a Housing Choice Voucher or ask about other affordable housing programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on caribouhousing.org
Utilities · Regional office
Caribou Utilities District
176 Limestone Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Water and wastewater service and billsContact the District about water or wastewater service and customer bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cariboumaine.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Maine
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or text 211 Maine to find local help with basic needs and services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org
Local office · City office
Caribou City Office
25 High Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- City services and recordsContact the City Office for help with city departments, records, and local services.
- City tax paymentsPay city taxes or ask the Finance Department about the city's monthly tax payment plan.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cariboumaine.org
State office
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Caribou Branch
14 Access Highway, Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Driver licensing and state IDVisit the branch for driver license and state ID services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Library · City office
Caribou Public Library
30 High Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and information resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cariboupubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Caribou Parks and Recreation Department
55 Bennett Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Community recreationUse the Wellness and Recreation Center for walking, exercise, and community activities.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on caribourec.org
City of Caribou, Maine website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Caribou
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Good Shepherd Food Bank
3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Aroostook County Action Program
Serves northern Penobscot County only
PO Box 1116, Presque Isle, ME 04769-1116
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Aroostook County
Caribou is in Aroostook County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Maine DHHS Fort Kent District Office
139 Market Street, Suite 109, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Help here
- Benefits applicationsGet in-person help with applications and questions about Food Supplement, MaineCare, and TANF.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Human services · State office
Maine DHHS Houlton District Office
11 High Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Help here
- Benefits applicationsGet in-person help with applications and questions about Food Supplement, MaineCare, and TANF.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Aroostook County WIC Clinic
44 Park Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Help here
- WICFamilies can contact the clinic to apply for food and nutrition support for women, infants, and children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Public health · State office
Aroostook District Public Health Unit
30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Public health nursingContact the district for public health nursing and referrals to local health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aroostook Area Agency on Aging
260 Main Street, Suite B, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and help finding long-term care, in-home support, caregiver, and other aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aroostookaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency
158 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the agency for local emergency preparedness information and community safety resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aroostookema.com
Maine programs by kind of help
These are run by Maine and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988