Penobscot County

Local offices in Penobscot County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · City office

  Bangor Public Health & Community Services WIC

  103 Texas Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 207-992-4570DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bangorpublichealth.org

• Child support · State office

  Maine DHHS Bangor Child Support Office

  Help here

  • Child support case helpContact the Bangor office with questions about an existing child support case.
  Call 207-561-4154Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov

• State office

  Maine DHHS Bangor District Office

  19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • Benefits eligibility and applicationsGet in-person help with eligibility and applications for MaineCare, TANF, and Food Supplement benefits.
  Call 207-561-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov

• Housing help · City office

  BangorHousing

  133 Davis Road, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact BangorHousing for information about housing programs and applications.Read more
  Call 207-942-6365DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bangorhousing.org

• Public health · State office

  Penquis Public Health District

  19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • Public health nursingContact public health nursing for local public health support and information.
  Call 888-644-1130DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Penobscot County Law Library

  Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • Legal research libraryUse legal reference books and Westlaw for legal research at the Penobscot Judicial Center.
  Call 207-561-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.maine.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Agency on Aging

  240 State Street, Brewer, ME 04412

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information and connections to local support services.Read more
  Call 207-941-2865DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eaaa.org

• Veterans · State office

  Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services Bangor Field Office

  35 State Hospital Drive, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesVeterans can contact this office for help with state veterans services.
  Call 207-941-3005DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency

  97 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and support for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 207-945-4750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on penobscot-county.net

• Jobs and training · State office

  Tri-County CareerCenter, Bangor

  45 Oak Street, Suite 3, Bangor, ME 04401-7902

  Help here

  • Job search and training supportGet free help with finding work, training, and other job search needs.
  Call 207-623-7981DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maine.gov

• State office

  Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Bangor Branch

  360 Old County Road, Suite 1, Bangor, ME

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for in-person motor vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov

Penobscot County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Penobscot County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Penobscot County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Tri-County Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  2.3 miles away

  45 Oak Street, Suite 3, Bangor, ME 04401-6666

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

  Call 207-623-7981DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Penobscot County

• Bangor
• Brewer
• Old Town

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