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HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.

• Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.
  **If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your location, you may go to: 2-1-1 Maine to find services in your area by selecting an area of need or by searching by keyword. You can also dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211.
• Contact Maine State Housing Authority, Homeless Initiatives (mainehousing.org)
• Emergency Shelter Listings
• Emergency Rental Assistance, Maine State Dept. of Health and Human Services, as well as temporary Financial Assistance.
• Veterans:
  Contact the VA Medical Center near you, mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or find instructions for contacting the National Homeless Veteran Call Center here. You may also call the Veterans Affairs Emergency Housing Hotline for assistance at (877) 424-3838.
• Youth:
  Youth Homeless Services | Department of Health and Human Services (maine.gov)
• Seniors:
  The Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disabilities
  The Maine Office of Aging and Disabilities: (207) 287-9200 or (800) 262-2232.
  
  In Maine, there are five Area Agencies on Aging that help older people (60 years or older), people with disabilities, and their caregivers. If you have questions or need help, you can call 1-877-353-3771. Just follow the steps to choose your county, and they will connect you to the right resource for you.
• Persons Experiencing Violence:
  State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services, Violence Prevention Resources. The Maine Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-834-HELP (4357).
  If you are in danger, please call 911. The national domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233 or TYY: 1-800-787-3224, or text “START” to 88788.

• There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements
• For more information, check out Maine Homeowner Programs and Assistance.
• If you have more questions and need additional assistance, contact the FHA Resource Center
  Email: answers@hud.gov
  Call: (800) 225-5342
• USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

• Seek Legal Assistance or See Rights of Maine Renters: Eviction
• Legal Assistance for Senior Citizens and tenant rights explained or call (800) 750-5353.
• Review HUD’s Step-by-Step guide for people at risk of eviction
• Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to help avoid eviction:
  A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer expert advice customized to help you prevent eviction. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287
• Tenants Rights and Responsibilities

• Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
• Register with FEMA online
• Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
• Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.