Our Favorite Links
Medical and Retirement Information:
Tricare FAQ: www.tricare.mil/faqs/
Understanding Tricare: www.military.com/benefits/tricare/
Medicare: www.medicare.gov/
Medicare Benifits Explained: www.military.com/benefits/medicare/
Social Security Online: www.ssa.gov/
On-Line Services:
Become a New Member: On-Line Application
Obtain Military Records (DD-214): On-Line Request Form
Maine VFW GO's: http://mainevfw.org/news.php
Purchase US & State Flags: Purchase Flags
Veterans Special Interest:
VFW Magazine and Check Point: www.vfwmagazine.org
Member Benefits Department at National HQ: VFW Benefits
VFW Sponsored Insurance: VFW Insurance
Mesothelioma Guide: Get Your Free Guide Now
The Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center: Asbestos Cancer
Asbestos Awareness Center: Mesothelioma & Awareness Center
Mesothelioma.com: Mesothelioma
National:
VFW Home Page: www.VFW.org
VFW Ladies Auxiliary: www.LadiesAuxVFW.com
VFW National Home for Children: www.VFWNationalHome.org
Korean War Vets Association: www.KWVA.org
Vietnam Vets Memorial Wall: www.TheWall-USA.com
National WWII Memorial: www.WWIImemorial.com
Vietnam Vets of America: www.VVA.org
Military:
U.S. Army: www.Army.mil
U.S. Navy: www.Navy.mil
U.S. Air Force: www.AF.mil
U.S. Marine Corp: www.USMC.mil
U.S. Coast Guard: www.USCG.mil
POW/MIA: www.dtic.mil/dpmo
Government:
Department of Veterans Affairs: www.VA.gov
Request for Veteran Records (NARA): www.Archives.gov/VetRecs
The Whitehouse: www.WhiteHouse.gov
House of Representatives: www.House.gov
U.S. Senate: www.Senate.gov
The Library of Congress: www.LOC.gov
ACAP Child & Family
Provides quality child care for families who are working or attending school full day/full year services available at 5 locations for children 6 weeks to 13 years.
Phone: 207-768-3045
ACAP WIC
Provides healthy foods, nutrition, education, screening and health care referrals to eligible pregnant and post-partum women, nursing mother, infants and children under five years of age.
Phone: 207-768-3026
Adopt-A-Block of Aroostook
Meets physical and emotional community needs through individualized programs and partnerships with existing agencies to provide a consistent continuum of care.
Phone: 207-532-2783
Aroostook Council for Healthy Families-Maine Families Aroostook
Is a free, voluntary home visitation program for first time parents and pregnant or parenting adolescents.
Phone: 207-532-7405
Aroostook Council for Healthy Families- Raising Stronger Families
Provides parent support and education through classes, trainings and written materials to strengthen parenting skills.
Phone: 207-532-7405
Catholic Charities Maine Home Supplies and Food Bank
Provides food for 21 food pantries and offers building materials, furniture, appliances and household items to low income residents at a fraction of their cost.
Phone: 207-498-2575
Central Aroostook ARC
Provides services to people with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation, has a variety of programs from pre-school through adult from day treatment to residential and support services.
Phone: 207-764-0134
Grace Interfaith Food Table
Provides food to individuals and families with temporary unmet nutritional needs, on a non-discriminatory basis, who reside in Castle Hill, Chapman, Crouseville, Mapleton and Presque Isle.
Phone: 207-764-8584
Helping Neighbors
Provides small 0% interest loans to people with very limited resources to meet their basic needs, such as heating, utilities and repairs.
Phone: 207-768-3115
Homeless Services of Aroostook
Provides shelter to individuals and families in need and promotes empowerment through clear expectations. Also Transitional Housing Program helps families go from homelessness to self sufficiency.
Phone: 207-764-5114
Hope & Justice Project
Provides direct services to victims of domestic violence, including emergency shelter, individual advocacy, 24 hr. toll free hot line responses, crisis intervention, support groups and legal assistance.
Phone: 207-764-2977
Meals on Wheels (AAAA)
Provides nutritionally balanced meals to homebound older people and some younger disabled people who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.
Phone: 207-764-6185
Pine Tree Chapter of American Red Cross
Provides free, volunteer led Red Cross disaster response and Armed Forces Emergency programs help County residents respond to household and military emergencies.
Phone: 207-493-4620
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
Volunteers 55 years or older provide social and health services where necessary and are an advocate to assure that the rights of older people are secured and respected.
Phone: 207-764-3396
Salvation Army – Houlton Corps
Provides emergency food, overnight shelter, clothing, counseling and referral to those in need of assistance. Also rent/mortgage and utility assistance provided as governmental and private funds are available.
Phone: 207-532-2322
St. John Valley Association
Promotes personal and social choices that enhance development and maintenance of valued life skills and adult roles to maximize individual capability and personal independence for persons with mental retardation.
Phone: 207-728-7917
AROOSTOOK COUNTY HELP AGENCIES
