Pathfinder resource directory

This directory is designed to help the people of Aroostook County
find the support and services that they need. We hope you find it useful.
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AGENCY or SERVICE AVAILABLE	PHONE #
Alcohol Abuse Hotline	1-800-671-0929
Battered Women’s Project	1-800-439-2323
Child Abuse and/or Neglect	1-800-452-1999
Drug Abuse, 24-hr.Action helpline	1-800-278-4941
Drug, Alcohol, 24-hr. help & treatment	1-800-930-9329
Rape / Sexual Assault Hotline	1-800-550-3304
	TTY…764-3903
Rape Crisis and Response	1-800-310-0000
Aids Hotline	1-800-235-2331
Crisis / Suicide Hotline (Statewide)	1-888-568-1112
Helpline (AMHC)	1-800-432-7805
Presque Isle	762-4851
TTY	764-3903
Helpline Services Available
*Crisis Intervention Services eglect
*Suicide Intervention Services
*Trauma Recovery Services
*Sexual Trauma Recovery Services	1-800-550-3304
Hospital Emergency Rooms
CARY Medical Center	498-3111
Houlton Regional Hospital	532-9471
Northern Maine Medical Center (Ft. Kent)	834-3155
The Aroostook Medical Center (Presque Isle)	768-4100
National Runaway Hotline	1-800-786-2929 or 1-800-Run-Away
Poison Control	1-800-222-1222

AMHC Sexual Assault Services	1-800-550-3304
Visit our site http://www.amhc.org

Aroostook Council for Healthy Families
169 Academy Street	764-3495
Presque Isle, Maine 04769	1-877-207-2300
37 Bangor Street, Suite #7	532-1141
Houlton, Maine 04730	1-877-207-2301

Battered Women’s Project
Hotline	1-800-439-2323
Houlton Office	532-4004
Caribou Office	498-6146
Madawaska Office	728-3199
Ft. Kent Office	834-7395
Houlton Transitional Housing Program	521-0047
Administrative / Outreach Office	764-2977
Collect Calls are accepted!
Donna Baietti, Director
421 Main Street, Suite 2
Presque Isle, ME 04769
We provide a 24-hour toll-free hotline, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, court and social service advocacy, unconditional emotional support, and appropriate referrals to the victims of domestic violence. We offer weekly support groups throughout Aroostook County to both women and children. We offer domestic violence training curriculums to volunteers, social service and law enforcement agencies, medical facilities and other interested community organizations.

Child Abuse and Neglect (DHHS)	1-800-452-1999
Child Protective Services
A 24-hour hotline that operates statewide for anyone experiencing abuse and/or neglect, or for callers who suspect that someone else is the victim of abuse or neglect

The Aroostook Medical Center	768-4167
Suspected Child Abuse / Neglect Program (SCAN) TAMC Diagnostic Clinic for Child Abuse

A Family For ME	1-877-505-0545
P O Box 754
Gardiner, ME 04345
E-mail us at affme@aol.com
Visit our site http://www.AFamilyForME.org
A Family for ME is Maine's statewide recruitment and retention initiative for foster and adoptive families. Our staff provides help, support, and information to potential foster and adoptive parents. A Family for ME is a collaborative project between a private agency and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine	1-800-833-9786
294 Center Street, Unit 1
Old Town, Maine 04468
E-mail us at info@affm.nets
Visit our site http://www.affm.net
Providing support services for adoptive, foster and kinship families in Maine.

Community Care	1-888-236-2273
20 Dyer Street, Suite 2
Presque Isle, Maine 04769	764-1052
272 West Main St., Suite 102
Fort Kent, Maine 04743	834-4470
Visit our site http://www.communitycareme.org
Placement and Post Placement Services

Maine Adoption Placement Service (MAPS)
181 State Street	941-9500
Bangor, ME 04401
E-mail us at maps@mapsadopt.org
Visit our site http://www.mapsadopt.org
MAPS is a private, nonprofit organization licensed by the state of Maine to place waiting children into good adoptive homes in the United States.
MAPS also provides:
Birthparent-counseling services Placement and post placement services Residence for pregnant women in need of guidance

Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Providing complete information and training for perspective adoptive or foster parents for children with special needs. Services are provided through A Family For Me listed on the previous page.
Visit DHHS site
Visit DHHS Adoption site

St. Andre Home, Inc	1-888-844-9661
	Local Phone: 282-3351
	Fax: 282-8733
We serve both birth mothers and adoptive parents. Our adoption services cover domestic and international adoption as well as post adoption services. We also have several group homes to help young mothers develop parenting and life skills.
Biddeford (Group Home)	284-7436
Bangor	945-5021
Lewiston (Single Mothers)	795-6528
Mothers age 19-30 with more than 1 child that is under 3 years old .........783-8003
E-mail us at adoption@saintandrehome.org
Visit our site http://www.saintandrehome.org

The Good Samaritan Agency	1-800-249-1811
100 Ridgewood Drive	942-7211
E-mail us at goodsam@choiceonmail.com
Visit our site http://good_samaritan1.tripod.com

The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers
93 Silver St.	873-4253
Waterville, Maine 04901
Visit our site http://www.mainechildrenshome.org
Domestic & International adoptions Harland A. Turner Family Counseling Center Teen Parent School Program is also available if the student has a place to stay near our center.

ADA Technical Assistance Center	1-800-949-4232
Addressing the environmental issues that confront people covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including people with disabilities and elderly people.
Consulting Design advocacy Education programs Publications Technical assistance Training
E-mail us at adainfo@newenglandada.org
Visit our site http://www.newenglandada.org

Alpha One	V/TTY ... 1-800-974-6466
Presque Isle, Maine	V/TTY ... 764-6466
	Fax ... 764-5396
Portland Office	V/TTY ... 1-800-640-7200
Bangor Office	V/TTY ... 1-800-300-6016
Visit our site
ALPHA One is a private, community-based enterprise, managed by people with disabilities that are dedicated to developing independent living opportunities for Maine’s citizens with disabilities. We use peer interaction, development of self-advocacy skills in people with disabilities and community resources. Services include: Access design and consultation Adaptive drivers education and evaluation Assistive technology consultation and funding resources Benefits counseling and employment network Deaf & hard of hearing services Independent living evaluation and training Information and referral mPower (Kim Wallace adaptive equipment loan program) Peer support Personal assistance services Skills training Alpha One also works to ensure equal opportunity and compliance with all disability-related laws through increased public awareness, professional consultation and community advocacy.

CARES, Inc.	1-800-773-7055
Client Assistance Program
47 Water Street, Suite 104	622-7055
Halowell, ME 04347
Provides advocacy, information, and referral services for clients of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services, and Projects with Industry.
E-mail us at steve.beam@caresinc.org
Visit our site http://www.caresinc.org

Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation
1-800-965-7476

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
	1-800-767-9857
Adult advocacy	498-4000
Contact Person: Margaret Rowland
Providing advocacy for anyone receiving adult services from DHHS.

Disability Rights Center of Maine (DRC)
P.O. Box 2007	(V/TTY) 1-800-452-1948
Augusta, ME 04338-2007	(V/TTY) 626-2774
	Fax ...621-1419
E-mail us at advocate@drcme.org
Visit our site http://www.drcme.org
A private nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities. DRC’s mission is to enhance and promote the equality, self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of people with disabilities through education, strategic advocacy and legal intervention.
Five core programs provide:
Information about rights and systems. Referring people to appropriate services. Representing individuals at meetings and hearings. Legal representation for individuals or groups. Training on rights and advocacy skills. Working for broad systemic change.

Learning Disabilities Association of Maine	1-877-208-4029
LDA of Maine	465-7700
P.O. Box 67	Fax ...465-4844
Oakland, ME 04963
E-mail us at info@ldame.org
Visit our site http://www.ldame.org
This grassroots volunteer organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning and attention disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with them to alleviate the restricting effects of learning and attention disabilities, and to supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning and attention disabilities.
LDA of Maine seeks to accomplish this through advocacy, education, research, service, and collaborative efforts.

Maine Children's Alliance	623-1868
303 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Visit our site http://www.mainechildrensalliance.org

Maine Developmental Disabilities Council	1-800-244-3990
139 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333	287-4213
Visit our site http://www.maineddc.org
Promoting full inclusion of all people with developmental disabilities through: Advocacy Capacity Building Systemic Change

Maine Human Rights Commission
51 State House Station	624-6050
Augusta, ME 04333	Fax ...624-6063
TTY/TTD: ...1-888-577-6690
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/mhrc
Has the duty of investigating discrimination of Maine citizens; including: age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, and infringement of rights or dignity as established by The Maine Human Rights Act.

St. John Valley PATCH
(Planned Approach to Community Health)
Contact Ann Beaulieu for more information.	834-3730
The St. John Valley PATCH is a group of area citizens working together on local issues that affect our health and quality of life. Members of the Valley communities decide together which problems to address.

Speaking Up For US (SUFU)	1-877-207-4077
PO Box 1133	764-1234
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Contact Gayna Cook
E-mail us at gaynacook@gwi.net
Visit our site http://www.sufumaine.org
A statewide self-advocacy network for adults with developmental disabilities. Promoting individual rights, support and contact between members.

State of Maine Public Advocate Office
	287-2445
E-mail us at Wayne.R.Jortner@maine.gov
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/meopa
Providing advocacy for telephone, electric, gas, and water customers in Maine. Publishes the RATEWATCHER TELECOM GUIDE

State of Maine Public Utilities Commission
Consumer Assistance Division	1-800-452-4699
18 State House Station
242 State Street
Augusta, Maine 04333-0018
E-mail us at maine.puc@maine.gov
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/mpuc
The Commission’s Consumer Assistance Division (CAD) is charged with ensuring that consumers and utilities receive fair and equitable service through Commission education and consumer complaint resolution programs. As part of this mission, the CAD is responsible for responding to information requests, resolving consumer complaints, assessing utility compliance with consumer-related statutes and Commission rules, and screening requests from utilities seeking to disconnect gas or electric service in the winter.

The Good Samaritan Agency	1-800-249-1811
100 Ridgewood Drive
Bangor, Maine 04401	942-7211
E-mail us at goodsamaratin@choiceonmail.com
Visit our site http://good_samaritan1.tripod.com

The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
1-800-499-0229
Fax ...621-0509
E-mail us at mltcop@maineombudsman.org
Visit our site http://www.maineombudsman.org
Providing advocacy for consumers. Contact us if you are: Concerned about the care or treatment received at home or in a facility; Someone interferes with the rights, health, safety or welfare of long-term care consumers.

Calvary Baptist Church	493-6608
Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM

Good As New Thrift Shop	532-0632
60 Main Street
Houlton, Maine 04730
Open Mon - Friday 10 AM - 3 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM

Good Samaritan Thrift and Gift Shop	498-8655
Holy Rosary Parish
PO Box 625
31 Thomas Avenue
Caribou, Maine 04736
Tues & Friday 10 AM – 2 PM
Saturday 10 AM – Noon
Second hand clothing and some household items in exchange for a small donation, if possible. Also a limited amount of emergency/disaster relief (fire, flood, etc.)

Good Samaritan Thrift Shop	(home) 728-7024
12th Ave.	(shop) 728-3841
Madawaska, Maine 04756
Open Monday - Friday from 1 to 4 PM

Good Shepherd Thrift Shop	834-7166
Main Street
Fort Kent, Maine 04743
Very low priced clothing, vouchers for those in need, referrals, other assistance on a case to case basis.
Open Monday – Friday from 12 to 4 PM, Saturday 12 to 3 PM

Good Shepherd	435-6581
Ashland, Maine 04732
Open mid-May through mid-September
Wed & Thurs, Hours are 1 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM

M & M Ministries	764-0758
21 Parsons St.
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Free clothing Soup kitchen Furniture & household items
We accept donations of the items listed above.

People Helping People Thrift Shop	868-2811
70 Main Street
Van Buren, Maine 04785
Clothing, dishes, and other small household items

Raspberry Beret	521-0189
81 Main St.
Houlton, Maine 04730
Second-hand clothing at reasonable prices, mainly women’s andchildren’s clothes. Retail gift shop and nursing uniforms.

Salvation Army Thrift Stores	764-1816
157 State Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
We offer nice used clothing and miscellaneous articles at varied prices.

2nd Hand Rose	498-2007
53 Herschel Street
Caribou, Maine 04736
Used clothing, furniture, and household items at reasonable prices.

ACAP (Aroostook County Action Program)
Home Energy Assistance	1-800-585-3053
771 Main Street	768-3053
P.O. Box 1116
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
ACAP has many programs and services targeted to assist with home energy costs. Some of them have limited funding and are not always available. Call and ask.

Adaptive Equipment Low Interest Loans mPower
Call: Alpha One	1-800-974-6466
Or FAME ask for mPower	623-3263

Carl Robert Dream Foundation
Contact Linda Langley	473-4495
Or Rebecca Langley	473-0967
Providing financial help to the families of children with life threatening or long term conditions

Aroostook County Delegation to the 122nd Maine Legislature

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

District / Party	Title/Name	Mail Address	Phone
#1 (D)	Rep. Troy D. Jackson	P.O. Box 221 Fort Kent, Maine 04743	398-4081
#2 (D)	Rep. Charles Ken Theriault	116 22nd Avenue Madawaska, Maine 04756	728-4526
#3 (R)	Rep. Bernard L. A. Ayotte	1469 Van Buren Road Caswell, Maine 04750	325-4905
#4 (R)	Rep. Peter Edgecomb	132 Baird Road Caribou, Me 04736	496-3188
#5 (D)	Rep. Jeremy Fischer	6C Third Street Presque Isle, Maine 04769	551-3097
#6 (D)	Rep. Jacqueline A. Lundeen	P.O. Box 471 Mars Hill, Maine 04758	Home 429-8558, Business 429-9434
#7 (D)	Rep. Patrica B. Sutherland	1738 Chapman Road Chapman, Maine 04757	764-1490
#8 (D)	Rep. Richard C Cleary	P.O. Box 9 Houlton, Maine 04730	532-6675
#9 (R)	Rep. Henry L. Joy	P.O. Box 103 Island Falls, Maine 04747	463-2507
#34 (R)	Sen. Roger L. Sherman	PO Box 682 Houlton, Maine 04730	532-7073
#35 (D)	Sen. John L. Martin	P.O. Box 250 Eagle Lake, Maine 04739	Home 444-5556, Business 834-7568

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HOUSING

ACAP (Aroostook County Action Program)	1-800-432-7881
Housing / Energy Services	768-3023
771 Main ST.
PO Box 1116
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Comprehensive services for most problems associated with owning or renting a home or apartment. Home ownership education and home ownership assistance programs also available.

Aroostook County Habitat for Humanity	762-9531
79 Fleetwood St.
PO Box 992
Presque Isle, ME 04769
A Christian housing ministry financed through private donations and utilizing volunteer labor to help people own a home that could not otherwise do so. Call for information and qualifications.

Battered Women’s Project	1-800-439-2323
Transitional Housing
Caribou	498-6146
Houlton	521-0047
St. john Valley	728-3199
For the victims of domestic violence.

Catholic Charities Maine Home Supplies	496-3243
Catholic Charities Maine	Fax ...492-2410
PO Box 748
Caribou, ME 04736
This program provides an opportunity for individuals and businesses to donate their good used building materials, furniture, and household items to a nonprofit. Donations are recycled back into the community for low to moderate income homeowners and individuals in Aroostook County.

HUD Fair Housing	1-800-827-5005

Local Housing Authorities (Low Income Housing)
Caribou Housing Agency	493-4234
25 High Street
E-mail us at lplourde@cariboumaine.org
Fort Fairfield Housing Authority	476-5771
18 Fields Lane (PO Box 230)
Visit our site http://www.ffha.org
Presque Isle Housing Authority	768-8231
58 Birch Street	Fax ... 764-5614
E-mail us at pihousing@ainop.com
Van Buren Housing Authority	868-5441
130 Champlain St.
E-mail us at vbha1@verizon.net

Maine State Housing Authority	1-800-452-4668
353 Water Street	TTY ...1-800-452-4603
Augusta, ME 04330-4633	1-800-452-4603
Visit our site http://www.mainehousing.org
Federal, state, and local programs including: Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program Emergency Shelter Grant Program Home Purchase Program Low Income Housing Tax Credit Mobile Home Self Insured Program Rental Loan Program Shelter Operating Subsidy Program Supportive Housing Initiatives Program Purchase Plus Improvement

Maine Veterans’ Home	498-6074
163 Van Buren Road
Caribou, Maine 04736

Sister Mary O’Donnell Shelter
Skyway Industrial Park
P.O. Box 1753
Presque Isle, ME 04769-1753
Homeless Shelter	764-4125
Private nonprofit, nondenominational organization which provides temporary shelter for persons eighteen or older who have no means of support. Consultation with a Licensed Social Worker and Case Management is available to those in need of referrals and/or advocacy.
Transitional Housing	764-5114
Provides supportive housing to families in transition from homelessness. This is a two year program designed to assist in bringing families to self-sufficiency by providing them with stable housing while enabling them to work toward their goal of independence.

USDA Rural Development	764-4157 ext. 4
Area One Office
735 Main St., Suite 1
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Visit our sites
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/me/index.htm
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov
http://www.resales.usda.gov/
Guaranteed Single Family Housing Program:
Loans are made by mortgage lenders and guaranteed by USDA Rural Development to low and moderate income applicants to buy or build homes (30 year fixed interest rate) in rural areas of Maine.
Single Family Housing Program:
(502 Loan) Low interest loans are made directly by USDA Rural Development to applicants whose incomes are less than 80 percent of the median income for the area. This program is focused towards purchasing modest housing, constructing new homes, or repairing pre-owned dwellings, located in rural areas of Maine. (Very Low to Low income)
(504 Loan) Loans are made at 1 % interest rate to repair, improve, or modernize modest single family homes in rural areas, making homes safer or more sanitary, or to remove health and safety hazards. Applicants' incomes must be less than 50 % of the median income for the area. (Very Low income)
(504 Grant) For homeowners 62 years old or older who cannot repay a loan. Grant funds are available to remove health or safety hazards, or remodel dwellings to make them accessible to household members with disabilities. (Very Low income)
Multi-Family Housing Program:
(515 Loan) Loans made by USDA Rural Development to build or repair elderly or family apartment style housing in rural areas for very-low, low and moderate income residents. Up to 102 % of the appraised value or development costs, whichever is less, can be borrowed by non-profits and up to 97 % can be borrowed by limited profits.
(521 RA) Tenant subsidy that provides assistance for very-low and low-income residents of Section 515 Rural Rental Housing apartments. Tenants are required to pay 30 percent of their adjusted monthly income for shelter costs.

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LEGAL

Department of Attorney General	626-8800
6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
E-mail us at maineag@maine.gov
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/ag
Children and Families Civil Rights Consumer Protection Crime and Victims Elder Issues Health Issues
Consumer Protection Unit	626-8849
Consumer Mediation Service
E-mail us at consumer.mediation@maine.gov
This is a free service to Maine consumers who have a problem with business. Volunteer mediators work with the consumer and the business to resolve the problem. Disputes not mediated: private – neither party is a business, business to business, disputes outside our jurisdiction, those disputes in which the consumer would be best served by contacting a private attorney, or those disputes here suit has already been filed.

Legal Services for the Elderly and Advocates for Medicare Patients
	1-800-750-5353

Maine Civil Liberties Union
401 Cumberland Ave.	774-5444
Portland, Maine 04101	Fax ...774-1103
E-mail us at info@mclu.org
Visit our site http://www.mclu.org
MCLU is a private nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance for people whose constitutional rights have been violated.

Maine Department of Corrections
Division of Juvenile Services
Main Offices: Community Corrections in Aroostook County
27 Riverside Drive, Suite 102	764-2043
Presque Isle, Maine 04769	Fax: ... 764-2045
1 Darcie, Drive, Suite 2011	532-5453
Houlton, Maine 04730	Fax: ... 532-5428
Mountain View Youth Development Center
1182 Dover Road	285-0880
Charleston, Maine 04422	Fax: ... 285-0836
To promote public safety by ensuring juvenile offenders involved with the juvenile justice system are provided risk-focused interventions, effective treatment, education, and other services that teach skill and competencies; strengthen pro-social behaviors and require accountability to victims and communities.

Maine Equal Justice Project	626-7058
E-mail us at info@mejp.org
Visit our site http://www.mejp.org
The mission of Maine Equal Justice Partnership is to improve the systems and supports that affect people with low income so that they can live with dignity and economic security. We advocate on behalf of people with low income in the areas of health care, food assistance, income supports, employment, and education and training. Maine Equal Justice provides a voice for people with low income through representation in the courts, the Legislature, and administrative agencies; legal policy research and analysis; and education and training about their legal rights and opportunities to participate in public policy reform.

Maine Human Rights Commission	624-6050
State House Station #51
Augusta, Maine
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/mhrc/
Providing free investigation of discrimination charges and issuing non-binding decisions.

Maine Lawyer Referral and Information	1-800-860-1460

Office of Consumer Credit Regulations	1-800-332-8529
	TTY ... 1-888-577-6690
	Fax ...582-7699
Investigate complaints and perform examinations. Educate consumers and creditors about their rights and responsibilities under our laws. Enforce laws to protect consumers who are subject to illegal credit-related practices. Enforce Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) credit disclosure requirements.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc.	764-4349
373 Main Street	Fax ...764-2455
Presque Isle, ME 04769	TTY ...764-2453
Visit our site http://www.ptla.org

Victim Witness Services
Offices of the District Attorney
144 Sweden St.	498-2557
Caribou, ME 04736	Fax ...493-3493
25 School Street
Houlton, ME 04730	532-4294
27 Riverside Drive
Presque Isle, ME 04769	764-0504
To assist victims of serious crime through the court system and to provide emotional support in overcoming the trauma of victimization.

Volunteer Lawyer’s Project	1-800-442-4293

THE LAW, Pertaining to Special Needs Children
Times have never been better for children with special needs to receive early intervention or special education services. The passage of public Law (PL) 91142 in 1975 address special education rights for school age children. The amendments PL 99-457 in 1986 extends those rights to children ages 3-5 and what is known as Part H of this law makes provisions for funding the development of early intervention programs for children ages birth through two. This set of laws referring to the education of children with special needs has come to be known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, more commonly referred to as I.D.E.A.
INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC LAW 94-142
Going to school and getting an education is every child’s right. This is true for children with disabilities as well. They have the right to go to school and to learn academic and social skills in ways that meet their special needs.
To make sure that children with disabilities have these rights, Congress passed a law in 1975 known as PUBLIC LAW (PL) 94-142. This law requires that all states (and territories) provide a public school education to children, ages 3-21, (unless state law or practice does not provide for public school services for children 3-5 or 18-21), no matter how severe their disability(s) are. Under PL 94-142, children with disabilities have the right to learn to the best of their abilities.
There are several basic rights that this law promised to children, with disabilities (ages 3-21) and their parents: The right to a “free, appropriate public education” at public expense (in some cases, this may include placing a child in a private school); The right to an educational placement that is based on an assessment and evaluation of each child’s own special needs; The right for children with disabilities to receive teaching or instruction that is designed to meet their needs; these needs are to be clearly written and included in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each child with statements about what services the child will receive; The right for parents or guardians to be included in making decisions about their child’s educational needs and to approve the educational plans for their child; and The right for parents (or guardians) to appeal any decisions made about the identification, evaluation, and placement of the child through a due process procedure; Finally, PL 94-142 requires that children with disabilities be educated in the “Least Restrictive Environment” (LRE), that is, in the most normal school setting possible, with special help provided.

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LENDING LIBRARIES

Aroostook Council for Healthy Families	1-877-207-2300

Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)
Child & Family Services Resource Develpoment Center	768-3045
771 Main St.
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Health & Nutrition Services	768-3026
744 Main St.
Presque Isle, ME 04769

Cary Medical Center	498-1365
Community Health Resources Library
163 Van Buren Rd
Caribou, ME 04736

Eastern Maine Aids Network	1-866-990-3626
Bangor, Maine
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Helping Hands	1-800-464-7664
	764-7664
34 North St. Suite 3
Presque Isle, Me 04769

Maine Parent Federation		1-800-870-7746
P.O. Box 2067
Augusta, ME 04338-2067

Maine State Library Outreach Services		1-800-762-7106
64 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0064
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach
Programs
Books By Mail Large Print Books Talking Books Video Packets
Each program has qualifications that must be met

National Multiple Sclerosis Society	1-800-344-4867
Visit our site http://www.msmaine.org

The Aroostook Medical Center )TAMC)
Health Sciences Library	768-4498
A full range of medical resources are available for use by staff, patients, students, and the general public.
Women’s Health Center	769-6636
Books and videos covering many women’s issues

Technical Exploration Center	1-866-274-0029
Assistive Technology Lending Library	992-9270
34 Summer Street, Suite 2A
Bangor, Maine 04401
E-mail us at info@tecmaine.org
Visit our site http://www.tecmaine.org

The Brain Injury Association of Maine	1-800-275-1233
325 Main Street	861-9900
Waterville, ME 04901
E-mail us at teccentr@midmaine.com
Visit our site http://www.biame.org

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MEDICAL - Clinics

Acadia Family Health Center
Ft. Kent, 194 East Main Street	834-5872
Acadia Health Center, 460 Main St., Madawaska	728-7300

Caribou VA Clinic	493-3800 ext. 7
also Social Services

Cary Medical Center (walk in)	498-1611

East Grand Health Center (Danforth)	448-2347

Fish River Rural Health
194 E Main St.	834-3971
Fort Kent
10 Carter Street	444-5973
P.O. Box 309
Eagle Lake

Health 1st (ACAP)
Ft. Kent	834-3513
Houlton	532-0503
Presque Isle	768-3062

Horizons Health Services
Ashland Health Center - 33 Walker St.	435-6341
Caribou
Aroostook Pediatrics - 118 Bennett Drive	498-3296
Caribou Health Center - 118 Bennett Drive Ste. 130	498-3476
OB/Gyn Midwifery - 118 Bennett Drive	498-3476
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - 118 Bennett Drive	498-6151
Ft. Fairfield Health Center - 23 High Street	768-4753
Psychiatric Services - 23 High Street,	768-4805
Limestone Health Center - 87 Access Highway	325-3310
Madawaska Regional Health Center - 188 Main St.	728-6925
Advanced Skin Care - 188 Main Street	728-6925
Mars Hill - Central Aroostook Health Center - 106 Main St.	429-8333
Presque Isle
Aroostook Family Practice - 146 Academy	764-3142
Aroostook Pediatrics - 140 Academy Street	764-5437
Cardiology Services - 172 Academy	764-1898
Hematology/Oncology - 140 Academy	768-4151
Occupational Health & Wellness - 146 Academy	768-4568
OB/Gyn, Midwifery - 140 Academy Street -	768-5944
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - 140 Academy	764-3734
Presque Isle Health Center - 19 North St.	760-8167
Pulmonary Services - 140 Academy	764-2623
Sleep Medicine Services - 140 Academy	768-3011
Surgical Services - 140 Academy	764-6310
Women’s Health Center - 140 Academy	769-6636
Washburn Health Center, 1260 Main St.	455-8146

Katahdin Valley Health Center
Island Falls, 1300 Crystal Road	463-3600
Patten, 30 Houlton Street	528-2285
Millinocket, 180 Aroostook Avenue	723-6551
Dental - Millinocket, 50 Summer Street	723-6565

Madawaska Out Patient Center	728-7508

Maliseet Health Department	1-800-640-2266
88 Bell Road	532-2240
Littleton, Maine 04730
HBMI Health Clinic	1-888-594-8287
Primary Care and Wellness Services	532-4229
HBMI Behavioral Health Program	532-2240 ext. 31
Alcohol/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Many health and wellness services are available to eligible persons. Generally, eligibility requires being a Native American Indian from a federally recognized U.S. tribe and that resides in Aroostook County. Must show proof of residency and tribal affiliation at point of registration.

Micmac Health Department	1-800-750-1972
8 Northern Rd.	764-6968
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Visit our site http://www.micmac-nsn.gov/html/micmac_health.htm
Micmac Family Clinic
Primary Care and Wellness Services	764-1792
Micmac Behavioral Health Department	764-1792
Alcohol/Substances Abuse and Mental Health Services.
Many health and wellness services are available to eligible persons. Generally, eligibility requires being a Native American Indian from a federally recognized U.S. tribe and that resides in Aroostook County. Must show proof of residency and tribal affiliation at point of registration.

Pines Family Health Centers
Caribou
74 Access highway	498-2356
Pediatrics (behind Cary Medical Center)	492-3451
OB/Gyn (behind Cary Medical Center)	498-6921
Loring Health Center - 6 N. Carolina Rd. Suite B	328-4631
Presque Isle - 66 Spruce St., Suite 4	769-2025
Van Buren - 4 Main Street, Suite 4	868-2796

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MEDICAL – Clinics - Developmental

Special Needs

Aroostook County Developmental Evaluation Clinic (ACDEC)
Cary Medical Center	498-1169
163 Van Buren Road
Caribou, ME 04736
The clinic is a diagnostic evaluation service for families with children from birth through age eight that are suspected or known to have developmental problems, or to children at risk of developing these types of problems. The child is evaluated by a core team, which consists of a pediatrician, public health nurse, psychological examiner, physical therapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, dietician, and a social worker. The ACDEC is funded in part by the Bureau of Health.

Special Needs

Developmental Pediatrics	1-877-366-3662 ext. 7557
Eastern Maine Medical Center	973-7557
Webber East Building, Suite 310
417 State Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Services include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinic, Developmental Evaluation Clinic, Group Treatment, Individual and Family Counseling, Learning Disabilities Clinic, and Developmental Education Team Clinic. The team assessment can be specialized to address specific referral questions.

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MEDICAL - Complementary Therapies

Acupuncture (Dr. Connor)	492-0346
22 Main Street
Caribou, Maine 04736
Also Chinese herbal medication

Apothecary Spa & Retreat	498-6259
Jill Kalata, Licensed Massage Therapist
117 Russell Road
Woodland, ME 04736 Aromatherapy using therapeutic grade Essential Oils Cellulite reduction Clay & herbal treatments Facial microdermabrasion Group spa day Infrared sauna Lymphatic drainage Reflexology Steam tent Therapeutic Massage Body Exfoliation

Knot-II-Bragg Farm	455-8386
Natalia Bragg
469 New Dunntown Rd.
Wade, Maine
E-mail us at knotbrag@mfx.net
Visit our site http://www.knotiibragg.com
Traditional herbal products by Mail order or Farm store Herb Walks - History in Aroostook County, by appointment Herbal seminars- Once a month June - Oct., by appointment Learn traditional treatments and cultural history

Maple Mountain Enterprises	592-4699
Contact Karen Boutot, Wellness Consultant
335 Franklin School Road
Fort Kent, ME 04743
E-mail us at maple@sjv.net
Visit our site http://www.mainelymanna.com
Karen is a certified herbalist, and specializes in consumer education with respect to dietary supplements. Free, personal consultations and workplace wellness education programs available. Providing information, education and sales of nutritional supplements, herbs, and natural foods. Natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals are available.

Myrtle Tree (Herbs)	764-4980
Donna Keegan

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MEDICAL - Family Planning

Genetics Program (EMMC)	1-877-366-3662
Webber East, Suite 305
417 State Street	973-7559
Bangor, Maine 04401
Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, and PKU/Metabolic Clinics Genetics consultations - prenatal and preconception Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Evaluations Support group for Muscular Dystrophy

Health 1st (ACAP)	1-800-432-7881
169 Academy Street (PO Box 1116)	768-3062
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Frenchville Road
Ft. Kent 04743	834-3513
9 Military Street
Houlton, ME 04730	532-0503
Provides services including screening, testing, and treatment for common STD’s, birth control methods, anonymous testing for HIV, as well as counseling services. Fees are assessed according to family income.

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MEDICAL - Hospitals

Acadia Hospital	1-800-640-1211
268 Stillwater Avenue	TTY ...973-6103
Bangor, Maine
Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency
Visit our site http://www.acadiahospital.org

CARY Medical Center	498-3111
163 Van Buren Rd.	TDD ...498-2024
Caribou ME, 04736
Visit our site http://www.carymedicalcenter.org

Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC)	1-877-366-3662
489 State Street	973-7000
Bangor, ME 04401
Visit our site http://www.emmc.org

Houlton Regional Hospital	532-2900
20 Hartford Street	TDD ...532-4089
Houlton, ME 04730
Visit our site http://www.houlton.net/hrh

Northern Maine Medical Center	834-3155
194 East Main Street
Ft. Kent, ME 04743
Visit our site http://www.nmmc.org

The Aroostook Medical Center	768-4000
140 Academy Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Visit our site http://www.tamc.org

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MEDICAL - In Home Services

Acadia Home Care	1-800-660-4132
72 Industrial Street	764-1700
Presque Isle, ME 04769	Fax ... 764-3875
215 West Main Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743	834-7337
The professional staff at Acadia work as part of a team with your physician, therapist, nurse, social service agency, Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance companies to provide you with individualized health care.
Services Include:
Respiratory evaluation and assessment Respiratory therapy and medical equipment Durable medical supplies - wheel chairs, walkers, bathroom safety equipment Oxygen Nebulizers and Medications Cpap and Bipap and supplies Incont supplies

Apria Health Care	1-800-696-4734
100 Dowd Rd.
Bangor, Maine 04401
70 Bangor Street
Houlton, ME 04730	532-4969
Durable medical equipment Home respiratory services Home infusion therapies

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging	1-800-439-1789
and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)	764-3396
Go to main listing

Aroostook Home Health Care
Providing CNA, PCA and Homemaker services
22 Birdseye Ave., Caribou, ME	492-8250
345 Market Street, Ft. Kent ME	834-2990
5 Mechanic Street, Houlton, ME	532-9971

Aroostook Visiting Nurses
Click here for sister program, Visiting Nurses of Aroostook
Go to main listing

Care and Comfort	1-866-764-3071
167 Academy Street, Suite D	764-3071
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Visit our site http://www.careandcomfort.com
Home Health Services – Our goal is to help clients maintain their independence. We provide medically trained professionals to assist individuals with daily living skills and personal care so they can remain in their homes. In home personal care services Pediatric & adult long term care and caring companions Skilled nursing (in home)

Catholic Charities Maine
P.O. Box 748
Caribou, ME 04736
Home and Family Services
The program provides assistance to individuals and families during a crisis, chronic illness, or disability, whether it be short or long term. Services include grocery shopping, laundry, errands, menu planning, food preparation, household management and light housekeeping. In addition, we offer support in motivating individuals to maintain self-sufficiency and independent living. The purpose of the services is to provide consistent, high quality home and community based supportive care to families, the elderly and disabled individuals in an effort to preserve the family unit.
Contact Person: Kathy Poitras	498-2575
Accident Prevention and Poison Control Growth Development Nutrition Assessment and Counseling Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Hospice of Aroostook

Click here for sister program, Visiting Nurses of Aroostook

Children with Special Health Needs Program
	1-800-698-3624 ext. 5139
	after 5:00 PM use 287-5139
	Fax ...287-5335
	TTY ...287-8015
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/cshn/
Coverage for special medical conditions.
Eligibility requirements:
Under age 22 and live in Maine Meet income guidelines Have an eligible medical condition

Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine, Inc.
	1-800-539-2227
Financial Counseling Debt Management Services Consumer Education Informational Resources
E-mail us at cccs@cccsme.org
Visit our site http://www.cccsme.org

Dorothy Ames Trust Fund	1-866-238-8650
Ask for Edward Deluccia
To help Hearing impaired Children to learn to speak by assisting with the purchasing of equipment or supplies. Grant requirements are: a letter from the parents requesting assistance and stating their contribution, copy of latest tax return, audiologist report, cost of equipment and/or supplies.

DHHS (Department of Health & Human Services
Referral to Regional Offices	1-800-452-4643
Food Stamps TANF Maine Care Emergency Assistance
Aroostook Regional Office #'s & services

General Assistance
Short term voucher assistance for emergency situations.
*Call your local town office.*
If you feel that you have been treated unfairly by your town Office; call DHHS Bureau of Family Independence and ask for General Assistance
	1-800-442-6003

PATHFINDER

A Guide to Services

For Aroostook Families

Purpose

Disclaimer Statement

Mission Statement

Director’s Message

Contact Information

EMERGENCY AND INTERVENTION NUMBERS

Call 911 for all ambulance, fire, or law enforcement emergencies
anywhere in Aroostook County

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABUSE

ADOPTION

ADVOCACY

CLOTHING

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING

EDUCATION - Adult Education / General

EDUCATION - Career / Vocational

EDUCATION - Colleges

EDUCATION - Hospital Education Programs

EDUCATION - Preeschools / Nursery Schools

EDUCATION - Special Needs Education

FOOD

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Maine's delagation to 108th United States Congress

Aroostook County Delegation to the 122nd Maine Legislature

HOUSING

LEGAL

LENDING LIBRARIES

MEDICAL - Clinics

MEDICAL – Clinics - Developmental

Special Needs

Special Needs

MEDICAL - Complementary Therapies

MEDICAL - Family Planning

MEDICAL - Hospitals

MEDICAL - In Home Services

Howard and Espa Michaud Charitable Trust
Contact Ginette Rivard	1-800-432-7366
	Caribou area ...493-4135
Funding the care, treatment, and/or furnishing devices to children with hearing impairments or disorders in Aroostook County, priority will be given to children and youth from the greater Presque Isle area.

Maine Education Services	1-800-922-6352
Stafford and Alternative Loans, and Scholarships	791-3600
E-mail us at info@mesfoundation.com
Visit our site http://www.mesfoundation.com

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine	1-800-491-3171
87 Elm Street, Suite 203	236-3171
Camden, ME 04843	Fax ...236-4945
E-mail us at wishme@mainewish.org
Visit our site http://www.mainewish.org
Making wishes come true for Maine children who are under age 18, living with a life-threatening illness, and have never had a wish granted before.

Promising Futures	1-800-608-5644
E-mail us at info@promisingfutures.com
Visit our site http://www.promisingfutures.com
Career & Education Training, Counseling and Coaching

Salvation Army
Providing vouchers to responsible persons that have become the victim of negative circumstances, including children that have abusive or irresponsible parents.
Service Unit Volunteers
Ashland area	Deborah Carney	435-2311
Caribou area	Ellen S. Gendreau	town office 493-3324 x218
		at home 325-4221
Fort Fairfield	Ella Leighton	town office 472-3801
Fort Kent area	Rella Dubois	town office 834-3090
Island Falls area	Susan York	work 463-2770
Limestone area	Rev. Bob Amuzzini	parish 325-4366
Madawaska area	Rachel Roy	at work 728-6356
Mars Hill area	Carol Hatt	at home 429-9534
Presque Isle	Andy Michalka	at work 764-7664
PI High School	Deb Raymond	at school 764-8105
PI High School	Helena Ford	at school 764-8105
PI High School	Keely Caron	at school 764-8105
PI High School	Tammy Lothrop	at school 764-8105
Pine St. School	Paula McCrossin	at school 764-8104
Van Buren area	Rena L. Bouchard	at work 868-2728
Washburn area	Elizabeth Carter	town office 455-8485

Social Security Administration	1-800-772-1213
365 Main Street	764-3771
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Visit our site http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Social Security pays benefits for children in three different situations as follows:
SSI Benefits for Children - These benefits are payable to children with disabilities who have limited income and resources. In order to qualify, the child must have a condition that is expected to last a year or more. Social Security Dependents Benefits – These benefits are payable to children under age 18 (or 19 if the child is still in secondary school) on the record of a parent who is collecting retirement or disability benefits. Benefits are also payable to children on the record of a deceased parent who had worked under Social Security. Social Security Disabled Adult Child Benefits – Dependents benefits can be paid to individuals who became disabled before age 22. Like the benefits in the previous section, these are paid on the record of a parent receiving Social Security or on the record of a deceased parent who had worked under Social Security. Disabled adult child benefits are payable as long as an individual is disabled and not married.
Help with Prescription Drugs
Medicare benefi-ciaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the new prescription drug program. The extra help could be worth an average of $3,700 per year.

St. Mary’s Social Action	762-7711
Limited help for residents of Presque Isle, Chapman, and Mapleton on a case-by-case basis. Available Tuesday 9 AM to Noon and Thursday & Friday 9 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 5 PM. At any other time leave a message and your call will be returned.

The Starkey Hearing Foundation	1-800-648-4327
(Hear Now Program)
6700 Washington Avenue South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
E-mail us at nonprofit@starkey.com
Visit our site http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org
A National nonprofit that partners with hearing health care professionals and provides hearing aids and cochlear implants to people with limited financial resources.
Please call to discuss eligibility.

Adult Education Programs
Ashland, MSAD #32	Director - Roger marecaux	435-3481
Caribou	Director - Danny MacDonald	493-4272
Danforth, MSAD #14	Director.- Greg Mailman	448-2882
Fort Fairfield, SAD # 20	Director – Don Hanson	472-3271
Fort Kent, MSAD#27	Director – Peter Caron	834-3536
Hodgdon, MSAD#70	Supt. Bob McDaniel	532-3015
Houlton, SAD # 29 & 70	Director – Otis Smith	521-3154
Houlton Higher Education Center	Otis Smith	521-3154
Region 2 Adult Voc.	Coordinator – Otis Smith	521-3154
Island Falls,So. Aroos.CSD #9	Director Terry Comeau	757-8223
Madawaska	Director – Christine Cowie	728-6314
Mars Hill, MSAD#42	Director – Roger Shaw	425-3771
Presque Isle, MSAD#1	Director – John Graves	764-4776
Sherman Sta. MSAD#25	Director - Rowena Harvey	365-4284
Van Buren, MSAD#24	Director – Jimmy Madore	868-5758

Aroostook Training & Education Coalition	493-7823
159 Bennett Drive, Suite 7
Caribou, Maine 04736
Contact Person: Pat Desjardins
E-mail us at afic@verizon.net
ATEC strives to identify and meet a broad range of social, educational,\|and employment needs by providing staff training and community life-long learning services that are affordable and accessible to all county adults, children, and families.

Carleton Project	768-9998
454 Main Street
P.O. Box 1603
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
18 Military Street
Houlton, Maine 04730	768-1000
E-mail us at alamo@carletonproject.com
Visit our site http://www.carletonproject.com
Carleton Project, with two locations, is a licensed, private, alternative high school for students not successful in a traditional school setting. Enrollment is limited. The school’s focus is successful transition from school to work or postsecondary training and education. The school’s emphasis is on high academic achievement, student issues that effect school performance, group activities, community interactions, hands-on learning, work experience and individualized education plans for high school completion.

Maine Dept. of Education	624-6600
	Fax ...624-6700
	TTY ...1-888-577-6690
Division of Special Education	624-6650
	Fax ...624-6651

Maine Migrant Education	1-800-234-8848
Migrant Education Hotline for migrant workers and their families. Call for help with education, health, food, shelter, childcare, or emergencies.
Numero para Educacion de los Migrantes Para trabajadores migrantes y sus familias. Para ayuda con: educacion, salud, comida, vivienda, cuidado para sus ninos o emergencias Esta llamada es gratis

ACAP Employment and Training
Located in the Aroostook County Career Centers
66 Spruce St., Suite 2	1-800-635-0357
Presque Isle, Maine 04769-3222	760-6300
	Fax ...760-6343
	TTY ... 1-888-697-2877
91 Military Street	1-800-691-0033
Houlton, Maine 04769	532-5300
	TTY ... 1-888-697-2877
	Fax ...532-5302
88 Fox Street	1-800-432-7881
Madawaska, Maine 04756	728-6345
	Fax ...728-4491
Providing:
Help with job search techniques Resume writing assistance Interviewing tips Get your skills and abilities entered into a job database Access training opportunities Information about financial aid, schools, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training Job training and Partnership Act Information about starting your own business

AMHC Vocational Services	498-2528
7 Russ St.
Caribou, Maine 04736
Visit our site http://www.amhc.org
Vocational Services provides supported employment services to individuals with psychiatric and other types of disabilities. We focus on placing participants in the competitive labor market with a “real” job and “real” pay.

ASPIRE Program (DHHS)	1-800-432-7366
30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100	493-4000
Caribou, Maine 04736
A comprehensive program, for TANF recipients, which provides assistance in acquiring work, training, and education. The goal of this program is to help people become self-supportive and leave the welfare system.

Department of Labor	Located in Career Centers
Bureau of Employment Services
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
66 Spruce Street	1-800-635-0357
Presque Isle, Maine 04769	760-6300
	Fax ...760-6316
91 Military Street	1-800-691-0033
Houlton, ME 04730	532-5300

Loring Job Corps Center	1-800-733-5627
36 Montana Road	328-4212
Limestone, Maine 04750
For eligibility information	1-800-97-BEGIN
Visit our site http://loring.jobcorps.gov
An alternative, residential vocational school for youth ages 16-24 that are unable to find employment and need further education. Providing full services for eligible and committed young people. Students may live on site or commute from local area.

Maine Jobs Council	287-3787
The MAine Jobs Council leads, advises, and manages the effort to create a world-class workforce development system in Maine.
Visit our site http://www.maine.gov/labor/mjc/

Women, Work & Community	1-800-442-2092
NMCC –Aroostook Hall	764-0050
33 Edgemont Drive
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
18 Military Street	521-3131
Houlton, Maine 04730
Visit our site http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org
Services include individual and group skill development and counseling in career and life planning areas, entrepreneurship consultation and training, supportive counseling, information and referral.

PATHFINDER

A Guide to Services

For Aroostook Families

Purpose

Disclaimer Statement

Mission Statement

Director’s Message

Contact Information

EMERGENCY AND INTERVENTION NUMBERS

Call 911 for all ambulance, fire, or law enforcement emergencies anywhere in Aroostook County

EDUCATION - Adult Education / General

Maine's delagation to 108th United States Congress

Aroostook County Delegation to the 122nd Maine Legislature

Special Needs

Special Needs

Call 911 for all ambulance, fire, or law enforcement emergencies
anywhere in Aroostook County

Women Unlimited	1-800-281-5259
Augusta, ME
Informational workshops Job bank Training programs
E-mail us at staff@womenunlimited.org
Visit our site http://www.womenunlimited.org

Husson College
Presque Isle	760-1177
Admissions office	1-800-448-7766
Northern ME Community College	1-800-535-6682
33 Edgemont Drive	768-2700
Presque Isle, Maine 04769	Admissions Office 768-2785

Maine Educational Opportunity Center	1-800-281-3703
5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 314
Orono, Maine 04469-5713
Free assistance for Aroostook County adults who would like to go to (or return to) college. Admission assistance Career Counseling Default loan advise Financial aid assistance Study Skills

University of ME at Fort Kent	834-7500
23 University Drive	Admissions Office 1-888-879-8635 x1
Fort Kent, Maine 04743

University of ME at Presque Isle	768-9400
181 Main Street	Admissions Office 768-9532
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Visit our site
Houlton Outreach Center	1-800-584-0874
	521-3100

University of New England
MSW Program
Contact Wanda Anderson	768-9498
E-mail us at wanderson@une.edu

Northern Maine Medical Center	834-3155 ext. 3381
194 East Main Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
Visit our site http://www.nmmc.org
Babysitting Courses "Safe Sitter Course"	834-3195 ext. 3604
includes Rescue Breathing, Choking Rescue and First Aid Instruction. (must be at least 11 years of age)
Cardiac Rehab	834-3195 x 3169
Phase II at NMMC, Phase III at UMFK and Acadia Family Health Center in Madawaska.
Childbirth Education Classes
Sponsored through FRRH (Fish River Rural Health). A 6-hour training course that meets on one Saturday, every other month, to educate for childbirth.
Contact Betty Theriault at FRRH	444-5973, ext. 110
CPR Courses	834-3195, ext. 3604
“American Heart Association Courses” (2 year certification)
American Heart Association First Aid Courses	834-3195 ext. 3604
2 year certification course; meets OSHA standards
Occupational Medicine Program	834-3195, ext. 3607
This program is designed to help employers with pre-placement physicals, hearing tests, ergonomic assessments, respiratory protection and much more. There are a number of safety programs which train employees to handle emergency situations as well as to make the work environment safer for everyone. American Heart Association CPR Courses 2-year certification; Heartsaver level AHA First Aid Courses 2-year certification – meets OSHA Standards Bloodborne Pathogen Training 1-year certification DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing - call Madawaska Outpatient 728-7508 Hearing Test - annual and pre-placement exams Hepatitis B Vaccine (3-shot series) Rabies Vaccine (3-shot series) Respiratory Fit Testing Safety Presentations (for ears, eyes, and respiratory) Supplies - Bloodborne Pathogen Kit, First Aid Kit, Truck Driver First Aid Kit
Smoking Cessation Program	834-3195, ext. 3607

The Aroostook Medical Center	768-4000
Visit our site for an up to date listings http://www.tamc.org
Car Safety Seat Rental Program	768-4160
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. A car seat is required for an infant to be discharged.
Childbirth Education Classes	768-4325
Classes are held regularly throughout the year for mothers-to-be and their coaches.
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	768-4160
Classes are available for instructor certification and the general public throughout the year.
Diabetes Education	764-1898
Patient and family education provided by appointment
First Aid and Pediatric First Aid courses	768-4160
Classes are offered on a regular basis
Healthcare Explorers - ARG	768-4025
High school students expore careers in healthcare by participating in fun hands-on activities. No registration is necessary.
Health Sciences Library – ARG	768-4172
A full range of medical resources are available for use by staff, patients, students, and the general public.
Occupational Therapy	768-4245
Therapy for those whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or accident, birth defects, aging, stroke, emotional or developmental problems, arthritis and spinal cord injuries.
Ostomy Counseling	768-4393
Advice and counseling for patients with diseases of the colon.
SCAN – Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect	768-4167
Screens, coordinates, and monitors children at risk of abuse.
Smoking Cessation Classes	768-4160
Participants can sign-up for a smoking cessation program.
Super Sitter Babysitting Program	768-4160
For participants ages 12 and older to learn safe babysitting practices, including CPR and First Aid training.
Speakers Bureau	768-4044
Speakers are available for public functions to speak on a variety of health related topics.

ACAP Headstart	1-800- 432-7881
	768-3045
Headstart is a comprehensive preschool programfor children ages 3-5; offering education, health, and family services. Call for the center location nearest to you.

Child Development Center (CAARC)	764-0134
Preschool for 1 to 5 year old children with special needs.