Housing Problem Solving
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The Housing Problem Solving (HPS) program assists people who are imminently facing homelessness or are experiencing homelessness. The funds will support activities to solve housing problems to resolve participants housing crises. Housing Problem Solving funds provide direct assistance for diverting and rapidly exiting people from homelessness. A percentage of HPS funds can also be used for program operating expenses for Housing Problem Solving Program activities .
Funding Source: State
PROVIDER ELIGIBILITY
Only agencies with staff who have completed or are enrolled in training will be eligible to submit reimbursement requests for Direct Client Assistance.
In 2026 the following were Housing Problem Solving Grantees:
| Shelter | Type | Contact | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | General | 207-947-0092 | Bangor |
| Betsy AnnRoos - House of Hope, Sisters In Arms | Women Veterans | 207-530-0466 | Augusta |
| Caring Unlimited | Domestic Violence | 800-239-7298 | Sanford |
| City of Portland - Homeless Services Center | General - Adults | 207-761-2072 | Portland |
| City of Portland - Family Shelter | Family | 207-772-8339 | Portland |
| Family Violence Project | Domestic Violence | 877-890-7788 | Augusta |
| The Gathering Place | General - Navigator Services | 207-729-0288 | Brunswick |
| H.O.M.E. Inc - Dorr House | General | 207-469-7961 | Orland |
| H.O.M.E. Inc - Emmaus | General | 207-667-3962 | Ellsworth |
| H.O.M.E. Inc - Sister Mary Ahern House | Families | 207-469-7961 | Orland |
| H.O.M.E. Inc - St. Francis Inn | General | 207-469-7961 | East Orland |
| Homeworthy (Knox County Homeless Coalition) - Hospitality House | General | 207-593-8151 | Rockport |
| Hope and Justice Project | Domestic Violence | 800-439-2323 | Caribou, Houlton, Fort Kent |
| Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter | General | 207-872-8082 | Waterville |
| Milestone | Substance Abuse - Men | 207-775-4790 | Portland |
| New Hope Midcoast | Domestic Violence | 800-522-3304 | Rockland |
| The Northern Light House - Safe Harbor | Youth | 207-540-1522 | Mars Hill |
| Partners for Peace | Domestic Violence | 800-863-9909 | Bangor |
| Preble Street - Elena's Way | General - Adults | 207-775-0026 | Portland |
| Preble Street - Florence House | General - Women | 207-699-4392 | Portland |
| Preble Street - Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter | Youth | 207-775-0026 | Portland |
| Rumford Group Homes - Leeds Family Center | Family | 207-357-5561 | Leeds |
| Rumford Group Homes - Monier Family Center | General | 207-357-5561 | Rumford |
| Rumford Group Homes - Norway Family Center | Women & Children | 207-357-5561 | Norway |
| Rumford Group Homes - Rumford Family Center | Family | 207-357-5561 | Rumford |
| Safe Voices | Domestic Violence | 800-559-2927 | Auburn |
| Tedford Housing - Family Shelter | Family | 207-729-1161 X113 | Brunswick |
| Tedford Housing - Individual Shelter | General - Adults | 207-729-1161 x104 | Brunswick |
MORE INFO
Please read the 2026 Housing Problem Solving Program Guide 
and visit the Homeless Initiatives page for contact information and relevant documents.
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