Veterans

House in the Woods

Our Mission is to create a therapeutic, recreational, and educational retreat for our nation’s U.S. armed forces and their families, using outdoor wilderness activities in Maine and natural habitats to help participants share common challenges related to their service and sacrifice in protecting our nation’s freedom and democratic ideals.

Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Center

Our mission is to  honor  and  empower  all  Veterans  and  ensure  they  are  treated  with  sincere   gratitude  and   respect  for  their  service. To  ensure  they  are  given  full  assistance  to  collect  all  the  benefits  and  services  earned   through  their  dedicated  service to  this  nation.

Lincoln CBOC

Lincoln CBOC opened May 14, 2007. As the newest outpatient clinic in Maine, it has rapidly grown to serve 700 veterans. First of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) clinics to be implemented in Maine, Lincoln CBOC has a full complement of VA staff providing physical, mental health and administrative services.

Services Provided: Primary Care, Lab, Telehealth services for mental health/wound care/pain management/MOVE/pharmacy

State of Maine Veterans Resource Guide

The State of Maine provides nearly 20 different programs for veterans, including property tax exemptions, free education for dependents of 100% permanent and totally disabled veterans, and complimentary hunting licenses. Throughout the state, close to 400 organizations have established programs to assist veterans and service members wishing to continue their education, increase employment opportunities, access health care, and enjoy Maine’s great outdoors.
Our hope is that this Guide will help you gain a full understanding of the benefits, services, and programs available to you whether you’re a veteran, advocate, family member, are currently serving, or are transitioning from the military.

Penobscot County, Maine- Veteran Owned Businesses

Are you looking for a local business near you in Penobscot County that is Veteran-owned? This resource may help you with that.

US Department of Veteran Affairs Crisis Hotline

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

Wounded Warrior Project

Veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. You are our focus. You are our mission.

USO

For over 77 years, the USO has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, and their families, throughout their time in uniform. From the moment they join, through their assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO is always by their side.

The Recovery Village

Many men and women retire from the military with memories they wish they didn’t have. For many of them, these plaguing thoughts have the power to wreak havoc on their lives and those of their loved ones. In many cases, veterans turn to drugs and alcohol as a result of various mental disorders associated with these thoughts, especially PTSD. Luckily, there are resources available to help

Bangor Area Recovery Network

Bangor Area Recovery Network is an addiction recovery community center in Brewer, ME that brings people of all backgrounds together to create a solid support system.

142 Center Street
Brewer, ME  04412
(207) 561-9444

Carl E. Burrill American Legion Post 77

Carl E. Burrill  American Legion Post 77 is located in Lincoln, Maine. This organization primarily operates in the Veterans’ Organization business / industry within the Membership Organizations sector. This organization has been operating for approximately 97 years.

Phone: (207) 794-3985

American Legion Riders Post 80
970 Central Street Millinocket, Maine
(207) 723-8088

Feeney-Groves American Legion Post 13
53 Main St East Millinocket