Veteran help
Veteran Resources in Maine
Help and community for veterans and military families in Maine: the state veterans office, 5 VA care sites, 9 veterans cemeteries, 40 veterans posts and clubs.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
State department of veterans affairs
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services
We are fortunate in Maine to have a rich tradition of military service. Over 300,000 Mainers have been affected by service, whether as a veteran, retiree, family member, Guard or Reserve, or active duty personnel. Many of our veterans have returned home to become community leaders and advocates...
- Address: 117 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333-0117
- Phone: 207-287-7020
- Website: www.maine.gov/veterans
State offices help with state benefits (tax exemptions, education, veterans homes) and can connect you with accredited service officers for VA claims. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Sanford Vet Center Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30 | Springvale |
| Bangor VA Clinic Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30 | Bangor |
| Presque Isle VA Clinic | near Caribou |
| Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hours: 24/7 | Chelsea |
| VA Clinic | Rumford |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in Maine
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Civic Center Dr State / tribal | Augusta | Cremation Only VA Grant |
| Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Mt. Vernon Rd State / tribal | Augusta | Open VA Grant |
| Mount Pleasant Cemetery Soldiers' Lot National | Augusta | Closed |
| Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Caribou | Open VA Grant |
| Acadia National Cemetery National | Jonesboro | Open |
| Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Littleton | Open VA Grant |
| Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Springvale | Open VA Grant |
| Togus National Cemetery (East) National | Togus | Closed |
| Togus National Cemetery (West) National | Togus | Closed |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (40)
Volunteer in Maine
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves Maine at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
Map
Recipients from Maine
96 recipients born in or credited to Maine.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
60 memorials and 5 military museums in Maine.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.