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Do You or Someone You Know Need Help with Substance Use Disorder or Other Mental Health Concern?

Treatment Connection is Available to Provide Detailed Guidance.

Are You a Provider Who Isn't Listed Yet on Treatment Connection? Take a Look!

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December 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The Homelessness Crisis is Worsening

Penobscot County Cares (PCC) exists to focus greater attention and resources on the Crises of Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder & Overdose Deaths, and Other Mental Health Challenges. We have lost too many individuals. Consider joining this remembrance.
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) is pleased to support and promote Community Resource Fairs! Do you, loved ones, or clients need help? Wednesday's event in Bangor will offer assistance from numerous organizations. Please spread the word!
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Penobscot County Cares Supports Monthly Community Resource Fairs in Bangor!

Stop by the Bangor Public Library tomorrow (Wednesday, November 13th) between 9:00 and 12:00 and/or spread the word. These are valuable opportunities for individuals and families in need of support & encouragement!
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Supports RECOVERY JOBS FOR BEGINNERS!

Don't miss this free opportunity to gain resources (including a LAPTOP) to help advance in field of SUD treatment & recovery.

Questions? Join Thursday's 4:00 p.m. PCC meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/8203552478....

All are welcome!
October 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) supports these monthly Community Resource Fairs in Bangor. Can you spread the word by sharing this post?

Great opportunity for individuals to obtain assistance and make connections! To learn more, e-mail: [email protected] or text 207-299-5626.
October 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
To Address the Crisis of Homelessness, Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Partners with Many Programs, Agencies and Organizations, Including the PATH Team Based at CHCS in Bangor.

Here are two friends in recovery. Thank you to Scott and everyone with the PATH Team!
October 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) is addressing the emergency resulting from 2 of 3 warming centers from past years not opening in Bangor this winter. Join tomorrow's (Thursday) 4:00 p.m. PCC meeting to learn more.

Zoom Meeting ID: 820 3552 4783
Passcode: 770886

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October 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Reaches Goal: 250 Phones Provided to Individuals and Families Since Last Fall to Help Address Crises of Homelessness and Substance Use Disorders. New Goal Set: 500 Phones. Learn more: [email protected] or text (207) 299-5626. Thank you!
September 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Have You Registered for Sunday's Race for Recovery? Don't Miss This Important Event! Consider Donating if You Can't Participate. You Can Register at the Race.
September 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) provides Community Connector bus passes as raffle items for individuals attending these valuable monthly Community Resource Fairs! The next one is TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th. If you know anyone needing assistance, please spread the word. Thank you!
September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Penobscot County Cares Meets Every Other Thursday, Including Today (September 4th), from 4:00-5:00 p.m. to address Crises of Homelessness, Substance Use Disorders & Other Mental Health Concerns. Use the Zoom Details Below to Join. Everyone is welcome!

Meeting ID: 820 3552 4783
Passcode: 770886
September 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
With the Overdose Crisis Continuing and Deaths Increasing Over Last Year in Penobscot County, PCC Joins Numerous Groups in Raising Awareness. Join Us or Contact Penobscot County Cares (PCC) to Learn How to Make a Difference. Send a message to [email protected] or Text (207) 299-5626.
August 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Build Recovery-Ready Communities!

Author Mark Lefebvre will speak at Thursday's (August 21st) 4:00 pm meeting of Penobscot County Cares. His book is Healing a Village: A Practical Guide to Creating Recovery Ready Communities. Get the Zoom link: [email protected] or text 207-299-5626.
August 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Crisis of Homelessness in Bangor May Be Worse Than Ever.

The Greater Bangor Houseless Collective (GBHC) helps people who are unhoused, and has partnered with Penobscot County Cares to purchase cell phones for people in need. Stop by Saturday's free meal & event. It begins at 4:00 pm in Coe Park.
July 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
200 Phones and Counting to Address Crisis of Homelessness and Mental Health Disorders

Penobscot County Cares (PCC) has distributed 200 phones with service to individuals seeking housing or recovery.

To learn more: [email protected] or text 207-299-5626.

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July 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
As HIV Outbreak Expands in Bangor Area, Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Urges City of Bangor and Public Health Agency to Do More

PCC Increases Offerings to Include Resources & Support for Individuals with HIV. For Details E-mail: [email protected]

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July 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Phones Help to Address Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Other Challenges!

Penobscot County Cares Has Distributed Nearly 200 During the Past 9 Months, Mostly to Case Workers.

These were Delivered Last Week to the PATH Team in Bangor. Join us! E-mail: [email protected]
July 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Join Maine's Director of Opioid Response at Tomorrow's Meeting of Penobscot County Cares (PCC).

Everyone is welcome. PCC meetings are held every other Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. using the Zoom information below.

Thursday, June 26th, PCC Meeting Zoom ID: 820 3552 4783

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June 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Homelessness is Now Effectively a Crime in Bangor, Maine.

Hundreds of People, Including Children, are Homeless in the Bangor Area. It's a Crisis! We Are Doing Too Little.

Join Thursday's Event. Can't Make It? Contact Penobscot County Cares (PCC) to Get Involved. [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Continues to Connect Individuals in Need with Services by Providing Phones. Please Join this Effort!

Phones delivered last week helped clients at Acadia Hospital, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, and Hope House. Help PCC continue. Contact [email protected].
June 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Join PCC in Supporting, Promoting and/or Attending the Monthly Community Resource Fair in Bangor!

Resources are typically available for individuals seeking assistance with employment, applying for government benefits, help with substance use issues, getting healthier, and more!
June 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Mental Health Awareness Month just Ended, but Help & Hope Never Go Away!

Concerned about your well-being or you're worried about a loved one? Consider calling 988.

If transportation to SUD/mental health appointments is a problem, contact PCC: [email protected] or tex 207-299-5626.
June 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Have Clients in Need of Phones, Transportation or Other Services?

Penobscot County Cares (PCC) may be able to help. Join the next meeting--Thursday, May 29th, at 4:00: us06web.zoom.us/j/8203552478....

PCC addresses homelessness, SUD and other mental health disorders.

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May 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Expanding HIV Outbreak in Penobscot County Should be Concerning to Everyone!

Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Offers Free Transportation and Gift Card to Individuals Wishing to be Tested.

Learn More: [email protected] or text (207) 299-5626.

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Number of confirmed HIV cases in Penobscot County increases
Of those diagnosed, 96% also had Hepatitis C coinfection, and 92% of people were unhoused within one year of diagnosis — according to the Maine CDC.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM