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Washington County Resource Directory

Migrant & Seasonal Farmworker

4th Edition • July 2010

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The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

www.mainecareercenter.com

The Maine CareerCenter network consists of 12 full-service centers and additional service points and partner providers located throughout the state.

For a complete list of locations, visit: www.mainecareercenter.com

Or call 1-888-457-8883 TTY: 1-800-794-1110

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Washington County Resource Directory

Migrant & Seasonal Farmworker

4th Edition • July 2010

Compiled and issued by:Maine Department of Labor Division of Migrant & Immigration Services and the Maine CareerCenter

This resource guide is for individuals and organizations that work with Maine’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers. It is not a complete listing of every service provider in Maine, but rather a list of the agencies that either provide services to farmworkers or could prove to be useful resources to serve farmworkers and their families.

We continue to build this directory and welcome your suggestions for subsequent editions. Please submit additions and corrections to the address below.

For additional copies, contact:Division of Migrant & Immigrant Services55 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0055(888) 457-8883TTY: (800) 794-1110

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Statewide Resources

Dial 2-1-1 for social services helpOne number – thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.

2-1-1 Maine, Inc. is a nonprofit organization formed in partnership with United Ways of Maine and Youth Alternatives Ingraham to develop a health and human services information and referral service system to serve the entire State of Maine, every day and in times of crisis.

You can access this statewide directory of over 9,000 resources either by dialing 211 on your phone or online at www.211maine.org.

Hotlines/Crisis Numbers

Poison Control Center Voice: (800) 222-1222TTY: (877) 299-4447

Maine Statewide Crisis Voice and TTY: (888) 568-1112

Suicide Prevention Voice and TTY: (888) 568-1112

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (273-8255)

Mental Health Crisis only Voice: (888) 568-1112TTY: (800) 606-0215

Child Abuse Voice: (800) 452-1999(neglect reports only) TTY: (800) 963-9490

Adult and Elder Abuse Voice: (800) 624-8404(neglect reports) TTY: (800) 624-8404TTY after hours: (800) 963-9490

Sexual Assault Support Voice: (800) 871-7741TTY: (888) 458-5599

Domestic Violence (866) 834-4357

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (800) 737-6237

Statewide Alanon (800) 498-1844

Substance Abuse (888) 568-1112

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) (800) 974-0062

Maine Tobacco Helpline (800) 207-1230

Drug Tips (drug tip information to the MDEA) (800) 452-6457


Maine Department of Labor Division of Migrant and Immigrant ServicesCoordinates migrant and immigrant issues in Maine, ensuring that these workers obtain social services, helping employers hire foreign workers and promoting awareness of the needs of migrant and immigrant communities throughout Maine.

Director and State Monitor AdvocateJuan A. Perez-Febles55 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0055(207) 623-7929(207) 592-0102TTY: (800) 794-1110

Alien Labor CertificationJorge Acero55 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0055(207) 623-7928TTY: (800) 794-1110

Migrant Farm Worker Hotline(888) 307-9800Spanish-speaking operator

Catholic Charities MaineRefugee and Immigration Services250 Anderson StreetPortland, ME 04101(207) 871-7437Fax: (207) 871-7465

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Serving refugees in the State of Maine. Catholic Charities Resettle Services offers a comprehensive program of the reception and placement of refugees resettling in the Portland diocese. Resettlement services promote community acceptance and early self-sufficiency. Services also available to refugees are services for victims of human trafficking, including sexual and labor exploitation, elder services case management including literacy and citizenship training, airport reception, assurance of basic needs (food, clothing, and housing), case management, cultural orientation, education and training for employment, mental health case management, and assistance with family reunification.

Spanish-speaking staff and interpreter services available at: (207) 523-2700.

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)309 Cumberland Avenue, Suite 201P. O. Box 17917Portland, ME 04112(207) 780-1593Toll Free: (800) 497-8505Website: www.ilapmaine.org

Spanish speaking staff available.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed Wednesdays)


Specializing in immigration law. Can assist low-income immigrants and their U.S. citizen family members with:• petitions to help family members become permanent residents

• applications for residency for certain persons from El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Cuba

• applications for U.S. citizenship

• deportation defense

• other issues.

ILAP conducts informational workshops for immigrant community groups. Can provide written informational materials about certain immigration benefits. The website lists basic immigration law information.ILAP charges no or low fees for its services.

Maine Migrant Education Program23 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0023(207) 624-6723Toll Free: (800) 452-1909Fax: (207) 624-6706

The aim of this project is to identify and recruit migrant children (birth through age 21) throughout the state for educational and support service programs offered by the Maine Migrant Education Program. Migrant children may receive supplementary basic skills instruction, supportive health services, and social service referrals, etc. The Maine Migrant Education Program works closely with other state migrant programs in an effort to provide migrant students with the best possible education and increase the number of migrant students graduating from high school.

Maine Migrant Health Program (MMHP)9 Green StreetP. O. Box 405Augusta, ME 04332(207) 622-9252Toll Free: (888) 351-9634Fax: (207) 626-7612

MMHP’s mission is to improve the health status of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families by providing culturally appropriate care and services. Mobile units and outreach workers travel throughout the blueberry, apple, eggs, Christmas wreath, tree-planting, and broccoli camps offering not only medical and nursing care, but also access to dental services, health education, case management, transportation, and interpretation to MSFWs and their families.

MMHP coordinates a farmworkers’ resource center in the Downeast region during the blueberry harvest, providing central access to medical, nursing, and dental services. The resource center also provides farmworkers with access to educational services, social services, a good pantry, and legal aid.

Maine Service Advocates in Foreign Languages and English (Maine S.A.F.E.)2802 Riverside Drive Vassalboro, ME 04989(207) 314-4214

Maine S.A.F.E.’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Maine’s migrant and immigrant populations by facilitating clear communication to people needing help in understanding one another and the environments in which they live and work.


Maine Workers’ Compensation Board27 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0027(207) 287-3751Toll Free (in Maine only): (888) 801-9087TTY: (877) 832-5525Fax: (207) 287-7198

Regional Offices in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou Lewiston, Portland. See listing in Local Resources for details.

Maine Migrant Health Program, Inc.9 Green StreetP. O. Box 405Augusta, ME 04332(207) 622-9252Toll Free: (888) 351-9634Fax: (207) 626-7612(See MMHP description above)

Nationwide Resources

National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc.1770 FM 967Buda, TX 78610(512) 312-2700Toll Free: (800) 531-5120Fax: (512) 312-2600

National Domestic Violence HotlineToll Free Hotline: (800) 799-7233TTY: (800) 787-3224Free - Anonymous – Confidential170 languages24 hours / day

National Suicide and Crisis HotlinesToll Free – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week(800) 784-2433(800) 273-8255TTY: (800) 799-4889

U. S. Border PatrolHoulton Sector Headquarters (covers all of Maine)96 Calais RoadHodgdon, ME 04730(207) 532-6521Toll Free: (800) 851-8727


U. S. Department of Homeland SecurityCitizenship and Immigration Service176 Gannet DriveSouth Portland, ME 04106(207) 780-3624National Toll Free: (800) 375-5283Call for appointment

U. S. Department of LaborWage and Hour Division1750 Elm Street, suite 111Manchester, NH 03104(603) 666-7716Spanish speaking staff available.

Division of Adult ServicesMSFW and Native Americans Unit200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.Room S-4209Washington, DC 20210(202) 693-3046

Blueberry Harvest Rakers’ CenterEpping RoadColumbia Falls, ME 04623(207) 483-6587Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Open for only three weeks during the blueberry harvest season.

Maine migrant Health Program coordinates Rakers’ Center Intake, the food pantry, and operates an on-site mobile medical unit.

Calais Regional Hospital24 Hospital LaneCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-7521Fax: (207) 454-3616

CareerCentersThe Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of employment and training services for Maine workers and businesses at no charge.

For a complete list of locations, visit www.mainecareercenter.com

Calais CareerCenter1 College DriveCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-7551Toll Free: (800) 543-0303TTY: (888) 697-2883Fax: (207) 454-0349

Local Resources


Community Health and Counseling Services/Crisis ServicesProviding children’s services, community support services and home health services.

Calais167 Main StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-2928Children’s services

2 Barker StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-2743Community support services and home health services

MachiasOuter Court StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-6786Children’s services

Lower Court StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-8473Community support services

Route 1Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-8311Home health services

Machias CareerCenter53 Prescott DriveMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-1900Toll Free: (800) 292-8929TTY: (800) 381-9932Fax: (207) 255-4778

Child and Family Opportunities, Inc.18 Avery LaneEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-2995Toll Free: (800) 834-4378Representatives also at the Rakers’ CenterHours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Marshfield Flaherty Early Care Education CenterUniversity of Maine at Machias14 Stevens LaneMarshfield, ME 04654(207) 255-1441Childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Child Care Opportunity Development CenterMachias, ME 04654(207) 667-2467Toll Free: (800) 834-4378


Department of Environmental Protection

Bangor106 Hogan RoadBangor, ME 04401(207) 941-4570Fax: (207) 941-4584

To report oil spills (800) 482-0777To report hazardous material spills(800) 452-4664Ozone Level Advisory Hotline(800) 223-1196 (recorded message)

Department of Health and Human ServicesThe Department of Health and Human Services helps with locating resources and allocating funds for food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and other social services.Website: www.maine.gov/dhhs

Calais392 South StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-9000Toll Free: (800) 622-1400TTY: (800) 606-0215Fax: (207) 454-9012

Machias38 Prescott DriveMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-2000Toll Free: (800) 432-7846TTY: (800) 606-0215Fax: (207) 255-2022

53 Prescott DriveMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-1953TTY: (800) 606-0215Behavior health services only

Downeast Health Services, Inc.52 Christian Ridge RoadEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-5304Toll Free: (800) 492-5550

Provides health, safety, and well-being services for children and their families in Downeast Maine. Services include family planning program, WIC nutrition services, home visiting programs, and dental care.

Calais43 Union StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-3634Toll Free: (800) 924-2628

Machias247 Main Street, Suite #2Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-8280Toll Free: (800) 313-1223

Downeast Sexual Assault Services(800) 228-2470Toll-free confidential 24-hour hotline for people whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. Provides court advocacy, support groups, walk-in services, information and referrals, community education, and school presentations in Hancock County. There is no fee for services.

Mental Health Help Line(888) 568-1112


EastportRowland B. French Medical CenterVogl Behavioral Health Center30 Boynton StreetEastport, ME 04631(207) 853-6001

LubecRegional Medical Center at Lubec40 South Lubec RoadLubec, ME 04652(207) 733-5541Fax: (207) 733-2847

P. O. Box 206East Machias, ME 04630(207) 733-5541

MachiasMachias Family Practice53 Fremont StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-8290Fax: (207) 255-0000

Machias Behavioral Health Center53 Fremont StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-3400Fax: (207) 255-3401

Machias Podiatry Clinic53 Freemont StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-0000

East Grand Health Center201 Houlton RoadP. O. Box 44Danforth, ME 04424(207) 448-2347Fax: (207) 448-2313Substance abuse services.

Eastern Maine Medical Center489 State StreetBangor, ME 04401Hospital: (207) 973-7000Emergency Dept.: (207) 973-8000Toll Free: (800) 366-3662

Walk-In CenterUnion StreetBangor, ME 04401(207) 973-8030Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,7 days per week, except Christmas and Thanksgiving

Eastport Health Care, Inc.30 Boynton StreetEastport, ME 04631(207) 853-6001Providing medical, dental, and mental health services.

CalaisCalais Behavioral Health Center55 Franklin StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-3022

5 Lowell Street, Suite 116Calais, ME 04619(207) 454-3500


CalaisCalais Ecumenical Food Pantry507 Main StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-3007Hours: Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call as needed.

Calais Church of God Soup Kitchen3 Germain StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-0938Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

CherryfieldSea Coast Mission Pantry36 Weald Bethel LaneCherryfield, ME 04622(207) 546-7424Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon; 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon

EastportLabor of Love Food Pantry82 High Street, corner of Washington StreetEastport, ME 04631(207) 853-2373Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

JonesportJonesport Food PantrySawyer Memorial ChurchJonesport, ME 04649(207) 497-5782Hours: Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Sunrise County Home Healthcare Services11 BroadwayMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-3334Fax: (207) 255-3339

PrincetonIndian Township Health CenterP. O. Box 97Princeton, ME 04668(207) 796-2321Fax: (207) 796-2422

St. Croix Regional Family Health Center136 Mill StreetPrinceton, ME 04668(207) 796-5503Fax: (207) 796-5528

Eastport Free ClinicMill Mall, Suite 16248 State StreetEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7953Call for appointment. Will see individuals from anywhere without insurance.

Emergency Food Assistance County ProgramMaine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources

BaileyvilleWoodland Community Food Pantry55 BroadwayBaileyville, ME 04694Hours: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.


WhitingWhiting Community Food Pantry960 US Route 1Whiting, ME 04964(207) 726-4722Hours: third Wednesday of the month, Noon to 7 p.m.

Emmaus CenterCorner of Maine and Water StreetsP. O. Box 811Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-3962Temporary homeless shelter.

Harrington Family Health Center50 East Main StreetHarrington, ME 04643(207) 483-4502Fax: 483-4778Medical, dental, and mental health services.

Maine Bureau of Motor VehiclesYou may obtain registrations, license plates, driver’s licenses, and state identification cards by visiting any of the branch offices listed below.

Calais376 North StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-2175Fax: (207) 454-7987

Ellsworth24 church StreetEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-9363Fax: (207) 667-0048

MachiasCentre Street Food Pantry7 Center StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-6665Hours: Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Next Step Food PantryP. O. Box 303Machias, ME 04654Hours: Sunday, Monday, 24 hours a day

PerryPassamaquoddy Food PantryTribal Office BuildingRoute 190Perry, ME 04667(207) 853-2600, extension 264Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PrincetonIndian township Food Pantry197 U.S. Route 1Indian TownshipPrinceton, ME 04668(207) 796-2301Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

TopsfieldTopsfield Food PantryCongregational ChurchRoute 1Topsfield, ME 04990Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.


Maine Sea Coast MissionHeadquarters: 127 West StreetBar Harbor, ME 04609(207) 288-5097

Food PantryDowneast Good PantryCherryfield, ME 04622

Thrift ShopsPedno’s Place6 Park StreetCherryfield, ME 04622(207) 546-2008

Bargain Boutique13 Main StreetMilbridge, ME 04658(207) 546-1443

Cathy’s Treasures4 Corner RoadColumbia, ME 04623(207) 483-4145

Bags of Rags40 Main StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-4645

2nd to None12 Main StreetEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-1129

Mobile Unit Locations: Licenses and State identification cards only. Out-of-state license holders must go to a Motor Vehicle Branch Office. Bring two forms of identification with you and check the hours for the site you will be visiting.

DanforthTown Office Central StreetDanforth, ME 04424Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Days: Monday preceding 3rd Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

MachiasTelecommunications Center1 Stockpole RoadIndustrial ParkMachias, ME 04654Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Days: First Tuesday of the month

SteubenTown Office294 US Route 1Steuben, ME 04680Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Days: First Monday of the month

Maine Coast Memorial Hospital50 Union StreetEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 664-5311


MachiasDowneast Health Services, Inc.247 Main StreetMachias, ME 04654(207) 255-8280Toll Free: (800) 313-1223Fax: (207) 255-8625

Maine Workers’ Compensation BoardBangor Regional Office106 Hogan RoadBangor, ME 04401(207) 941-4550Toll Free: (800) 400-6856

Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker HIV Prevention ProgramPine Tree Chapter, American Red Cross122 Target Industrial CircleBangor, ME 04401(207) 941-2903Fax: (207) 941-2906Pat Walsh, ConsultantExtension 104

Next Step Domestic Violence Project24-Hour Hotlines

Washington County (207) 255-4785 Toll Free: (888) 604-8692

Hancock County(207) 667-4606Toll Free: (800) 315-5579

Jalysa’s Closet34 Water StreetEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-7191

The Sacred Hoop186 High StreetEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-9175

Maine Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program11 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0011(207) 287-3991Toll Free: (800) 437-9300TTY: (800) 438-5514

WIC is a nutrition program that serves families with free nutrition advice, tips for staying healthy, recipes, and resources for growing families.

CalaisDowneast Health Services, Inc.43 Union StreetCalais, ME 04619(207) 454-3634Fax: (207) 454-2997

EllsworthDowneast Health Services, Inc.52 Christian Ridge RoadEllsworth, ME 04605(207) 667-5304Toll Free: (800) 492-5550Fax: (207) 667-6117


Suicide and Crisis HotlineWashington County Psychotherapy AssociatesMachias, ME 04654(888) 568-111224 hours a day / 7 days a week

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)BangorDistrict Office382 Harlow StreetBangor, ME 04401(207) 941-8177Fax: (207) 941-8179In case of emergency, call (800) 321-OSHA (800-321-6742)

Pine Tree Legal AssistanceFree legal services to low-income Maine people.

Machias208 Main StreetP. O. Box 278Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-8656Fax: (207) 255-8657Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Pine Tree Legal Assistance Farmworker Unit61 Main StreetBangor, ME 04401(207) 942-0673Toll Free: (800) 879-7463TTY: (207) 942-1060Fax: (207) 942-8323Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Legal advice and representation at no cost to eligible workers.

Pleasant Point Health CenterProvides direct health care services to its service population of 1,000 eligible members. Care is given to all members of Federally Recognized American Indians/Alaska Natives as well as others in accordance with regulations set forth by the Indian health Services.

P. O. Box 351Perry, ME 904557(207) 853-0644Fax: (207) 853-2347Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Walk-In Clinic: Monday to Friday, 10:45 a.m. registrationPharmacy: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Dental Services: Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.24-hour emergency Services: Sipayik Ambulance: (207) 853-2551 or (207) 853-4811

Rape Response Services, Bangor262 Harlow StreetBangor, ME 04402(207) 973-3561Toll Free Hotline: (800) 310-0000

United States Border PatrolThe Houlton Sector covers the entire state of Maine.

Calais Station67 Park RoadBaring, ME 04694(207) 454-3613Fax: (207) 454-7257

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Washington Hancock Community AgencyDedicated to fighting poverty and helping low-income people in Downeast Maine. Offering a wide range of services including heating assistance, transportation, weatherization, small business assistance, tax preparation, and more.

MilbridgeCorner of Route 1 and Maple StreetP. O. Box 280Milbridge, ME 04658(207) 546-7544TDD: (207) 546-7607Fax: (207) 546-3216

Ellsworth248 Bucksport RoadP. O. Box 299Ellsworth, ME 04605(207) 664-2424Fax: (207) 664-2430

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