Piscataquis County
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Local offices in Piscataquis County
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Emergency help · County office
Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency
163 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet information about emergency planning and preparedness for the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piscataquis.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Penquis
50 North Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Help here
- Community and social servicesContact Penquis to find help with housing, family, energy, transportation, and other community needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on penquis.org
State office · State office
Maine DHHS Office for Family Independence visiting office
50 North Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Help here
- SNAP, MaineCare, and TANFMeet an eligibility specialist in person on the third Thursday of each month to ask about SNAP, MaineCare, or TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on legislature.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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eaaa.org
Jobs and training · State office
Dover-Foxcroft CareerCenter service location
50 Mayo Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and workforce services by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
State office · State office
Maine BMV mobile unit at Piscataquis Community Center
48 Park Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the mobile unit for Bureau of Motor Vehicles services during its posted Dover-Foxcroft dates.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Piscataquis County Superior Court and District Court
159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Help here
- Court services and legal informationContact the courthouse for court services and information about cases and legal procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.maine.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Maine
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local health and human services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Maine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988