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Tribal Resource Guide

Motahkomikuk
(Indian Township)

Passamaquoddy Promise Neighborhood

This collection of resources is a part of the Passamaquoddy Promise Neighborhood initiative serving Motahkomikuk (Indian Township) and the Passamaquoddy people.

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Arnold Memorial Medical Center (DECH)

Primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and community health programs.

(207) 4975614
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Baileyville Parks and Recs

Youth sports, activities, and summer camp programs.

Town of Baileyville
recreation@baileyville.org
Populations Served:
youth
Recreation & Fun
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Baileyville Parks and Recs - summer camp

Offers fun, active, community‑based summer programming for kids, including outdoor activities, sports, and enrichment.

Town of Baileyville
recreation@baileyville.org
Populations Served:
youth
Childcare
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Calais Rec Department

Youth recreation, sports leagues, and summer camp opportunities.

City of Calais
Craig Morrison, Director
calaisrec@calaismaine.org
(207) 2148792
Populations Served:
youth
Recreation & Fun
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Calais Rec Department - summer camp

Provides fun, active summer programming for kids with outdoor adventures, sports, and community activities.

City of Calais
Craig Morrison, Director
calaisrec@calaismaine.org
(207) 2148792
Populations Served:
youth
Childcare
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Center for Wabanaki Healing & Recovery

Provides culturally grounded, trauma‑informed recovery support and healing services for Wabanaki people and families.

For Tribal Members Only
Lisa Sockabasin
hello@wabanakiphw.org
(800) 3495006
Populations Served:
any
Recovery
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Child Development Services

Early intervention evaluations and services for children birth–age 5 with developmental needs.

(207) 2554892
Populations Served:
infant, youth
Developmental
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Cobscook Institute; Indigenouse Teaching & Knowledge

Offers cultural programming, events, and community education centered on Wabanaki traditions. Provides a gathering space for cultural learning in Calais.

Cobscook Insitute
Geo Neptune
Populations Served:
any
Cultural Resources
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Community Caring Collaborative

A regional partnership that connects families with coordinated supports for stability, wellness, housing, and early childhood development.

Community Caring Collaborative
(207) 2558000
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Community Health and Counseling Sevices

Home health, hospice, adult case management, and behavioral health services.

Populations Served:
any
Health
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Downeast Community Partners

Provides housing support, transportation services, financial assistance, and family‑centered programs to strengthen stability across Washington County.

(207) 2595015
Populations Served:
any
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Downeast Community Partners/Bridging Program

Supports families with emergency needs, stabilization resources, and connection to long-term supports.

Downeeast Community Partners
(207) 6100740
Populations Served:
family
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Downeast Health Center (DECH)

Pediatric and family medical care, preventive services, and wellness supports.

(207) 2552772
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Downeast Lakes Land Trust

Outdoor recreation, trails, nature education, and conservation programming.

Downeast Lakes Land Trust
Populations Served:
any
Recreation & Fun
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Durable Medical Equipment - The Connection Initiative

Free durable medical equipment (as available) - ex: wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, canes, walkers, etc.

Community Caring collaborative
Dante Zanoni
dzanoni@cccmaine.org
(207) 2557786
Populations Served:
any
live in washington county
Health
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East Grand Health Center

Primary care, behavioral health, and community health services.

(207) 4482313
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Eastport Healthcare

Medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services.

(207) 2558290
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Elder Advocate Services

Supports Passamaquoddy elders (60+) with advocacy, resource navigation, wellness checks, and connection to tribal services.

For Tribal Members Only
Indian Township Tribal Government
Populations Served:
any
Passamaquoddy Indian Township Tribal Members aged 60+
Health
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Families Forward (FEDCAP)

Employment services, job readiness, and support for families receiving TANF.

Families Forward
(207) 4544480
Populations Served:
any
Workforce & Career Supports
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Family Futures Downeast

Two‑generation college support, childcare, coaching, and financial stability resources for parents pursuing education.

Sunrise County Economic Council
Angela Cox
familyfutures@sunrisecounty.org
(207) 2550983
Populations Served:
family
Education
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Family Futures Downeast

Entrepreneurship training, coaching, and financial support for Washington County parents and adults.

Sunrise County Economic Council
Angela Cox
familyfutures@sunrisecounty.org
(207) 2550983
Populations Served:
family
Workforce & Career Supports
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Four Directions Development Corporation

Provides home loans, repairs, small business support, and tax assistance for Wabanaki citizens.

Populations Served:
any
Housing
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Gracie Fund

Provides financial support for Washington County residents pursuing higher education or training.

Sunrise County Ecomnic Council
Jennifer Peters
scec@sunrisecounty.org
(207) 2550983
Populations Served:
any
Education
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Harrington Health Center

Primary care, preventive health, and chronic disease management.

(207) 4834502
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Healthy Acadia

Community health organization offering recovery support, food security programs, prevention services, and wellness resources across Downeast Maine.

Populations Served:
any
Recovery
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Housing Authority

Provides tribal housing, rental assistance, home repair programs, and support for Passamaquoddy families.

For Tribal Members Only
Indian Township Tribal Governement
Faithann Brown
fbrown0625@gmail.com
(207) 7968019
Populations Served:
any
Passamaquoddy Tribal Members
Housing
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Indian Township CCDF/ Childcare Subsidy

helps eligible families access safe, reliable, culturally supportive childcare so parents and caregivers can work, attend school, or participate in training.

For Tribal Members Only
Populations Served:
family
Childcare
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Indian Township Daycare

Early childhood education and care for children, supporting developmental growth and cultural learning.

Tammy McEwen
(207) 7965149
Populations Served:
infant, youth
Children ages 0-5
Health
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Indian Township Education Department

Provides educational support, tutoring, advocacy, and resource coordination for Passamaquoddy students.

For Tribal Members Only
Indian Township Tribal Govt
Nora Deschaine
noradeschaine@gmail.com
(207) 7962301
Populations Served:
any
Passamaquoddy Indian Township Tribal Members
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Indian Township Food pantry

Provides food boxes and emergency food support for community members.

Jesse Stevens
(207) 7962908
Populations Served:
any
Food
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Indian Township LiHEAP

Heating assistance for eligible Indian Township residents and service area.

Indian Township Tribal Government
Katrina Elder
(207) 7962301
Populations Served:
any
Residents of Indian Township
Housing
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Indian Township Rec Department

Youth recreation programs, sports, events, and community activities.

Indian Township Tribal Govt
Alyssa Monk
indiantownshiprecdept@gmail.com
Populations Served:
youth
Recreation & Fun
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Indian Township School

K–8 education with cultural integration, student supports, and family engagement programming.

Maine Indian Education
Dolly Barnes, Principal
dbarnes@indtwpsch.net
(207) 7962362
Populations Served:
youth
Education
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Indian Township School

Maine Indian Education
Dolly Barnes, Principal
dbarnes@indtwpsch.net
Populations Served:
infant, youth
Developmental
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Living Innovations

Provides individualized community and home‑based support services that help adults with disabilities build independence, skills, and meaningful daily routines.

(207) 2553733
Populations Served:
any
Workforce & Career Supports
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Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching

Connects individuals with trained recovery coaches who offer peer support, goal‑setting, and guidance throughout the recovery journey.

Healthy Acadia
Gretchen Harrington
(207) 4796287
Populations Served:
any
Recovery
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Maine Educational Opportunity Center

Free college planning, FAFSA help, career counseling, and admissions support for adult learners.

Maine Educational Opportunity Center
(800) 2813703
Populations Served:
any, family
Education
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Maine Families

Home visiting for pregnant people and families with children birth–age 3, offering parenting support, developmental guidance, and resource connection.

Maine Children's Trust and DECH
Anneke Waag
awaag@dech.org
(207) 2550438
Populations Served:
infant, maternal
Developmental
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Maine Indian Education

Provides culturally grounded educational programming, student support, and academic services for Wabanaki youth across multiple communities.

n/a
Dr. Reza Namin
(207) 4542026
Populations Served:
youth, family
Education
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Maine Indian Education

Patricia Diehlmann
(207) 4542126
Populations Served:
youth
Developmental
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Mano & Mano Migrant Education

Educational support, tutoring, and resource connection for migrant and seasonal farmworker families.

(207) 5989321
Populations Served:
youth, family
Education
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Mercy Medical Angels(Medical Flights)

Free medical flights and long-distance travel assistance for patients needing specialized care.

Populations Served:
any
Transportation
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Milbridge Medical Center (DECH)

Primary care, chronic disease management, and wellness services.

(207) 5462391
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Modivcare

Non-emergency medical transportation for eligible individuals attending medical appointments.

Populations Served:
any
Transportation
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Motahkomikuk Daycare

Child care for ages 0-5

Tracey Dore
Populations Served:
infant, youth
Education
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Passages Program

Alternative high school program for teen parents, offering flexible education and parenting support.

(207) 2363000
Populations Served:
any
Education
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Passamaquoddy Culture Heritage Museum

Shares Passamaquoddy cultural history through exhibits, artifacts, and educational programming. Offers community events and cultural preservation activities.

Donald Soctomah
soctomah@gmail.com
Populations Served:
any
Cultural Resources
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Passamaquoddy Food Distribution Program

USDA food distribution for income-eligible tribal members living at Indian Township and surrounding service areas.

For Tribal Members Only
Indian Township Tribal Govt
Kim Lola
Populations Served:
any
Income eligible tribal members living at Indian Township & service area
Food
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Passamaquoddy Health Center

Provides primary care, medical services, and wellness supports for tribal members and direct Passamaquoddy descendants.

Populations Served:
any
Member of federally recognized tribes and direct Passamaquoddy decendants
Health
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Passamaquoddy Historic Preservation Office

Protects, preserves, and promotes Passamaquoddy cultural heritage, history, and artifacts. Supports community access to historical knowledge and cultural education.

Museum
Donald Soctomah
soctomah@gmail.com
Populations Served:
any
Cultural Resources
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Passamaquoddy Language Portal

Online platform offering Passamaquoddy language learning tools, recordings, dictionaries, and cultural teachings. Supports language revitalization for all ages.

Populations Served:
any
Cultural Resources
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Passamaquoddy Tribal Court

Tribal judicial services including civil, family, and community justice processes for Passamaquoddy members.

Passamaquoddy Tribe
Dot Barnes
barnesdot@gmail.com
Populations Served:
any
Passamaquoddy Tribal Members
Legal
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Passamaquoddy Youth Summer Employment

Summer jobs and skill-building opportunities for Indian Township youth ages 15–18.

For Tribal Members Only
Indian Township Tribal Government
Alexis Polches
apolches2003@gmail.com
Populations Served:
youth
Indian Township Youth ages 15-18
Workforce & Career Supports
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Passamaquoddy Youth Wellness Court

Provides culturally grounded restorative justice for Passamaquoddy youth ages 12–20, supporting wellness, accountability, and community connection.

Indian TownshipTribal Government
Lydia Soctomah
lsoctomah15@gmail.com
Populations Served:
youth
Cultural Resources
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Passamaquoddy Youth Wellness Court

Indian Township Tribal Government
Lydia Soctomah
lsoctomah15@gmail.com
Populations Served:
youth
Passamaquoddy Tribal Members aged 12-20
Legal
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Pine Tree Legal Indigenous Peoples Unit

Legal assistance for Native individuals and families, including housing, benefits, family law, and tribal-specific issues.

18772135630;V/TTY:711
Populations Served:
elder, family
Legal
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Public Health Nursing

Maternal/child health nursing, home visits, immunization support, and public health education.

Maine DHHS/CDC
Cindy Grass Nursing Supervisor
Cynthia.Grass@maine.gov
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Regional Medical Center Lubec (RMCL)

Primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and community health programs.

(207) 7335541
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Reid Emery Building (DECH)

General medical services, specialty clinics, and outpatient care.

(207) 2554567
Populations Served:
any
Health
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RideSource

Provides transportation coordination and ride services for medical and essential appointments.

Tiffany
(207) 7437433
Populations Served:
any
Transportation
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Start Up Downeast

Sunrise County Economic Council
Shane Renshaw
srenshaw@sunrisecounty.org
(207) 2550983
Populations Served:
family
Workforce & Career Supports
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Start Up Downeast

Sunrise County Economic Council
Shane Renshaw
srenshaw@sunrisecounty.org
(207) 2550983
Populations Served:
any
Workforce & Career Supports
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St Croix Health Center

Local primary care, lab services, and wellness supports.

(207) 7965503
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Sunlight Media Collective

Indigenous-led media group producing documentaries, storytelling projects, and advocacy media focused on Wabanaki issues and sovereignty.

Populations Served:
any
Cultural Resources
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Sunrise County Home Health

Home health nursing, rehabilitation, and in‑home support services.

2072553344or18005954444
Populations Served:
any
Health
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SunriseOpportunities/Work Support Services

Helps individuals build employment skills, access job coaching, and secure stable, supported work opportunities.

Troy Donovan
(207) 4540001
Populations Served:
any
Workforce & Career Supports
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Tribal Recovery Workforce Development Program

Workforce training and employment support for individuals in recovery, offered through WPHW.

For Tribal Members Only
Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness
Eve Dunham
workforce@wabanakiphw.org
(207) 9749727
Populations Served:
any
Workforce & Career Supports
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Wabanaki Care Line

24/7 crisis, support, and connection line for Wabanaki community members seeking behavioral health or recovery support.

hello@wabanakihw.org
(1844) 8442622
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Wabanaki College Tuition Waiver Programs

Tuition waivers for eligible Wabanaki tribal members and direct descendants attending UMS or MCCS institutions.

UMS/MCCS
Nakia Dana
nakia.dana@passamaquoddytribe.org
Populations Served:
youth, any
Wabanaki Tribal Members and direct decendants
Education
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Wabanaki Culture Center

Offers cultural programming, events, and community education centered on Wabanaki traditions. Provides a gathering space for cultural learning in Calais.

(207) 454-2126
Populations Served:
any
Cultural Resources
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Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness

Populations Served:
any
Recovery
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Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

Offers statewide culturally grounded health services including behavioral health, recovery support, community health, elder services, and prevention programs.

hello@wabanakiphw.org
(207) 9918463
Populations Served:
any
Health
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Waldo County Action Partners

Transportation assistance for medical, work, and essential travel needs.

Rebecca
(207) 6640012
Populations Served:
any
Transportation
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Washington County Adult Ed

Adult learning programs including high school completion, workforce training, and college readiness.

(207) 2554917
Populations Served:
any
Education
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Washington County County Recovery line

A free, confidential phone line connecting individuals with local recovery support, resources, and trained peer coaches.

(1833) 6874887
Populations Served:
any
Recovery
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West Bus Service

Public bus routes serving Washington County and nearby regions.

Populations Served:
any
Transportation
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WIC

Nutrition support, breastfeeding resources, and food benefits for pregnant people, infants, and children under 5.

Maine Family Planning
Tawny Desjardins
Tdesjardins@mainefamilyplanning.org
Populations Served:
infant, maternal, youth
Food
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WINGS

Youth and family support services including case management, behavioral health, and skill-building programs.

WINGS
(207) 9412988
Populations Served:
youth, infant, family
Developmental
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