Programs & Services
Penquis offers programs and services that help individuals and families meet basic needs, build stability, and move toward greater independence.
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Categories
Behavioral Health & Disability Supports
Quality support services are available for adults, children and families affected by intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral or mental health challenges or domestic violence.
Family Services
Penquis Family Services connects families with home visiting support for new and expecting parents, parenting education, Whole Families coaching, and domestic violence intervention resources.
Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness connects people with Penquis savings, coaching, tax assistance, and financial education supports.
Headstart/Early Headstart and Childcare
Early childhood education, childcare, preschool, Head Start, Early Head Start, family support, nutrition support, provider training, and parent education resources for children and families.
Health Insurance
Penquis helps people understand health coverage options and connect with free Health Care Navigator support for Marketplace applications, plan comparisons, and enrollment questions in Maine.
Heating & Utilities
Programs that help households pay heating and utility costs, improve energy stability, and respond to heating emergencies.
Home Repair/Inspections
Programs that help households address critical home repairs, inspections, weatherization, lead safety concerns, home replacement, and related health and safety improvements.
Housing Resources
Housing resources for families, older adults, individuals, and households seeking affordable rental options, subsidized housing, or transitional/supportive housing.
MaineStream Finance
MaineStream Finance loan programs help Maine homebuyers and small businesses who may have difficulty accessing traditional credit.
Older Adult Services
Quick-reference collection of Penquis programs commonly used by older adults, including heating assistance, transportation, housing, and assisted living options.
Sexual Assault Response
Free, private, 24-hour help and support for people impacted by sexual violence.
Small Business
Small Business connects Maine entrepreneurs and small business owners with Penquis classes, advising, and economic development support.
Transportation
Transportation services that help people get to medical appointments, shopping, work, community activities, and other essential destinations.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities that help children, older adults, taxpayers, transportation clients, and communities throughout Maine.
Youth Services
Positive youth development offered in a variety of different ways for individuals and groups of youth.
All Programs
C-Team
Resource referrals, financial support for unmet needs, and short-term resource navigation.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Free tax filing help for eligible individuals, provided by trained volunteers.
Behavioral Health Residential Supported Living Services
24/7 rehabilitative care in shared homes or apartments for adults with behavioral health needs in Pi...
Health Care Navigator
Free, confidential help comparing health plans and applying for Marketplace coverage in Maine.
Heating Assistance (HEAP)
Seasonal heating cost help for income-eligible homeowners and renters in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and...
Home Repair
Critical health and safety repairs for eligible households, including roofs, wells, septic systems,...
Housing Assistance
Overview of Penquis-owned rental properties for families, older adults, and other income-eligible ho...
Maine Families Home Visiting Program
No-cost home visiting support for expecting parents and families with a new baby at home.
Rape Response Services
Sexual assault advocacy, prevention information, and a 24/7 hotline for Penobscot and Piscataquis co...
Restorative Justice Program
Restorative justice referrals for youth under 18 with chargeable offenses in Penobscot, Piscataquis,...
Small Business Lending
Loan products for Maine small businesses that may have trouble finding traditional credit.
Volunteer with Children
Read with children, share a skill, assist with meals, or provide additional classroom support at Pen...
Behavioral Health Home Organization (BHHO)
Individualized treatment planning and care coordination for children and adults with behavioral heal...
Energy Savings and Supportive Services
Energy-saving coaching, free kits, home energy assessments, and supportive referrals for households...
Foster Grandparent Program
Adults age 55 and older can provide nurturing, one-on-one or small-group support to children in scho...
Home Replacement
Support for replacing older manufactured homes when repair is no longer practical and the home meets...
Infant/Toddler (Early Head Start Classrooms)
Year-round Early Head Start classrooms for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 3 years, with school...
Maine Home Lending Programs
Home loan options for Maine residents who may not qualify through traditional banks.
MaineCare Covered Transportation
MaineCare transportation coordination, scheduling support, reimbursement forms, and complaint contac...
Penquis Children's Advocacy Center
Child sexual abuse response and coordinated support for victims and non-offending family members.
Penquis Family Housing
Family housing properties in Bangor, Belfast, Ellsworth, and Searsport, with eligibility and waiting...
Penquis Host Homes Program
Host-home support for youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 in the greater Piscataquis region who are...
Behavioral Health Navigator
Help for new and existing clients finding mental health services and providers with openings.
Lead Testing
Lead investigations for homes, rentals, childcare settings, and other spaces where lead hazards may...
Manufactured Home Loans
Manufactured and mobile home financing for Maine buyers who need flexible loan options.
Other Transportation Services
General public transportation and Lynx ride options for people who cannot drive or do not have a rel...
Penquis Older Adult Housing
Older adult housing properties in Bangor, Corinna, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Veazie, with shared housi...
Preschool 3 to 5 years (Head Start Classrooms)
Head Start preschool classrooms for children ages 3 to 5, with education, screenings, family support...
Substance Affected Youth (SAY) Program
Trauma-informed support, youth activity groups, mentoring, and resource navigation for youth affecte...
Utility Assistance Programs
Help managing electricity costs through participating utility discount and credit programs.
Volunteer with Eastern Maine CA$H
Help individuals and families through Eastern Maine CA$H and the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...
Whole Families
Family coaching and coordination to set goals, remove obstacles, and connect with resources.
Above Ground Storage Tank Replacement
Free replacement of leaking or vulnerable above-ground oil storage tanks for eligible homeowners wit...
Breakthrough Youth
Breakthrough Youth delivers group life-skills sessions to youth and young adults using curricula foc...
Community Supports Program for Adults with Disabilities
Community-based disability supports focused on person-centered activities, relationships, and daily-...
Lead Abatement
Help identifying lead hazards and making eligible homes lead safe for children and families.
Maine Homebuyer Classes
Homebuyer education classes with certificates for Maine homebuyers.
Other Subsidized Rental Options
External affordable-housing tools, voucher information, county housing lists, and housing-authority...
Pre-K Partnerships with Local Schools
Pre-K partnerships with local schools that support school readiness, family support, and the transit...
Volunteer with Older Adults
Share activities, skills, companionship, or administrative support with residents of Penquis assiste...
Adaptive Behavior Services for Children (Section 28)
One-on-one rehabilitative and community support services for children with cognitive impairments and...
Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)
Grants to repair or replace dangerous, malfunctioning, or inoperable primary heating systems for eli...
Central Maine Power Credit
Assistance for income-eligible Central Maine Power customers who need help obtaining credit for new...
Full-Day Childcare
Full-day wrap-around child care at several Penquis child development centers for parents who are wor...
HEPA Vacuum Rental
HEPA vacuum rental for cleanup after rehab projects where fine lead dust may be present.
Pre-Purchase Counseling
Free one-on-one counseling to help people prepare for buying a home.
Transitional & Supportive Housing
Transitional and supportive housing options for people facing housing instability, homelessness, rec...
Assisted Living Services
Assisted living for income-eligible seniors and disabled adults in Penobscot and Knox counties.
Digital Backpack Information
Welcome letters and family information for Penquis Child Development programs, including Early Head...
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)
Emergency heating help for HEAP-eligible households facing a home energy crisis.
Foreclosure Prevention
Free housing counseling for homeowners behind on mortgage or real estate tax payments.
SafeLink Cell Phone Service
Affordable wireless phone service for eligible customers, including a free SafeLink Wireless phone a...
Weatherization
Energy-efficiency improvements for low-income homeowners and renters that can lower utility costs an...
Becoming A Transportation Provider
Information for transportation businesses interested in becoming Penquis Transportation Service Prov...
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Nutrition support and meal reimbursement information for certified child care homes through Penquis...
Home Energy Audits
Energy audits and targeted tests that help homeowners improve comfort, identify performance issues,...
Rental Counseling & Eviction Prevention
Rental counseling and eviction prevention support for tenants and landlords.
Shared Living Services
Long-term residential living arrangements with private families for adults with cognitive and develo...
Volunteer Driver Information
Everything you need to know about being a volunteer driver for Penquis Transportation
Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Prevention Classes for Men (CDVIP)
Educational domestic violence intervention classes for men focused on power, control, and behavior c...
Family Development Account (FDA)
Matched savings account support for eligible households working toward approved financial goals.
Provider Training
Child care and family-support training topics including mandated reporter training, safe sleep, and...
Financial Coaching
Financial capability and coaching support for goals, credit, and budgeting.
Prevention Council Parenting Education
Free parent education classes on discipline, stress, communication, self-esteem, and child developme...
Small Business & Personal Finance Classes
Small business classes and workshops for Maine entrepreneurs.
Small Business Advising
Free one-on-one business advising for Maine small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Economic Development Services
Loan and grant fund administration support for local governments and community organizations.