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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) 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
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
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
Making progress in life can be incredibly difficult without a phone--something most of us take for granted.

Penobscot County Cares, with support from Penquis and the Greater Bangor Houseless Collective, is providing a phone to many people in need. Learn more or help: [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Thank you Greater Bangor Houseless Collective for partnering with Penobscot County Cares (PCC) to provide phones to people who are unhoused and need a phone to make progress! Thanks also to Penquis for having partnered on this phone initiative! Learn more or help us: [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank You, Penquis, for Partnering with Penobscot County Cares!

With support from Penquis, Penobscot County Cares (PCC) was able to give a new phone to approximately 40 individuals experiencing homelessness during March!

According to outreach workers, these phones made a meaningful difference!
April 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Recovery Residences Make a Difference!

They offer a supportive environment for overcoming substance use disorders and address homelessness.

Join Penobscot County Cares (PCC) in contributing to recovery residences. Here's a food delivery this week from PCC to a Fresh Start House in Bangor.
April 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) Provides 4th Phone During Past Week to New Horizons Detox Center to Assist Clients on Recovery Journey!
March 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Penobscot County Cares (PCC) is Putting Phones into People's Hands to Help in Making Progress Toward Health and Housing!

Some of Friday's Deliveries were to Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness, Partners for Peace, and Hope House in Bangor.

Learn more or offer support: [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Thank You Penquis for Partnering with Penobscot County Cares (PCC) to Provide Phones to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to Stay in Contact with Case Workers, Housing Navigators, Health Care Providers and Others!
March 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM