Lincoln-Area Resources for Laid-Off Workers

The Penobscot County Transition Team, which offers assistance to laid-off workers, suggests looking into the following:

Lincoln Paper and Tissue Information:

• Lincoln Paper & Tissue Employee Layoff Resources

State of Maine Resources:

• Maine Unemployment Claims Center (to file for unemployment):  1-800-593-7660 (Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm).  www.fileforui.com
• TriCounty Career Center, Bangor – offers information on unemployment benefits, job search tips, job postings, and more.
  

Town of Lincoln Assistance:

• Town of Lincoln General Assistance – 794-3372 or melissa.quintela@lincolnmaine.org
• Town of Lincoln Heating Assistance – 794-3372 or melissa.quintela@lincolnmaine.org

Food Cupboards and Thrift Stores:

• Lincoln Regional Food Cupboard  – 32 Park Street, Lincoln – 447-0946 (call for hours)
• Lincoln Regional Food Cupboard Thrift Store – 274 West Broadway, Lincoln
• Penquis Clothing Room, 114 Main Street, Lincoln, 794-3093
  
• New Vision Thrift Store – 92 West Broadway, Lincoln 

Nonprofits:

• Northeast Occupational Exchange (help with mental illness or substance abuse) 
• Penquis  (including heating assistance, electrical utility assistance, and more) 1-800-857-0500

Learn more about the Penobscot County Transition Team here.