Warming Centers and Shelters

Warming Centers and Shelters

This page lists Bangor-area warming centers, shelters, and day resources that may help people during cold weather, housing emergencies, or other urgent needs. Hours, intake steps, eligibility, and capacity can change, so please contact each location directly before visiting when possible.

A brief explanation of the difference between a warming center and a shelter is included at the bottom of this page.

Warming Centers

Warming center availability is often seasonal and may depend on weather conditions, staffing, and capacity. Please call ahead to confirm current hours, availability, and guest guidelines.

• Bangor Area Shelter - 263 Main Street, Bangor; (207) 947-0092. May offer day center services and seasonal overnight warming center services. Call to confirm current hours, capacity, and intake information.
• Brick Church - 126 Union Street, Bangor; (207) 307-7848. May offer seasonal warming center services, including evening and overnight hours. Call to confirm current hours, capacity, meals, and guest guidelines.
• Mansion Church - 96 Center Street, Bangor; (207) 249-9154. May offer seasonal overnight warming center services, with access to showers and laundry when available. Call to confirm current hours, capacity, and guest guidelines.
• The Well Warming Center / Jericho Road - 146 B Center Street, Bangor; (207) 944-3961. May offer daytime warming center services, with access to showers and laundry when available. Call to confirm current hours and services.

Warming centers may have safety expectations for guests, including restrictions on violence, drugs, or alcohol on the premises. Some locations may conduct bag searches or other safety checks.

Shelters

Shelter availability, intake requirements, and eligibility may change. Please call ahead whenever possible to confirm current bed availability and next steps.

• Shaw House - 136 Union Street, Bangor; (207) 941-2874. Serves youth up to their 21st birthday. Call or visit to ask about shelter and day program services.
• Hope House - 179 Corporate Drive, Bangor; (207) 217-6713. Call for intake, bed availability, and information about additional emergency capacity during severe weather.
• Bangor Area Shelter - 263 Main Street, Bangor; (207) 947-0092. Call for intake and shelter availability.
• Partners for Peace Helpline - 1-800-863-9909. Support for individuals fleeing domestic violence, sexual trafficking, sexual assault, stalking, or related unsafe situations.

Day Centers and Additional Resources

Day centers and community resources may offer daytime support, recovery resources, housing navigation, meals, events, or other services. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current hours and available services.

• HEART Center - 304 Hancock Street, Bangor; (207) 606-5006. Daytime harm reduction resource center offering services that may include housing navigation, peer recovery coaching, and homeless response access point support.
• Together Place - 2 Second Street, Bangor; (207) 941-2897. Peer-run recovery center offering intentional peer support, recovery groups, and other community supports. Check directly for current hours, events, and meals.

What Is the Difference Between a Warming Center and a Shelter?

A warming center is usually opened for short-term use during a specific emergency, weather event, or period of dangerous cold. Warming centers may help people who need a safe place to get warm, including people without shelter, stranded motorists, or residents who have lost critical services. Some warming centers may provide limited food, showers, charging stations, or places to rest.

A shelter, sometimes called an emergency shelter, provides temporary housing for people who cannot safely stay in their current residence. Shelters may serve people facing homelessness, domestic violence, natural or man-made disasters, or other crisis situations. Shelters often provide a place to sleep and may offer meals, case management, intake services, or referrals for longer-term support.