Maine Veteran Benefits and Services Poster

Veterans’ Benefits & Services
Benefits and Services for Maine Veterans can be accessed
through the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency
Management and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services.

Bureau of Labor Standards

This poster describes some important benefits and services
offered. Free printed posters and requirements may be
obtained from the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Standards, by calling 207-623-7900 or by visiting the Bureau’s
website at www.maine.gov/labor/posters.

Maine Law (Title 26, M.R.S.A.
§ 42-D) requires every
employer with more than
50 full-time equivalent
employees to place this
poster in the workplace
where workers can easily
see it.

This poster is available online at no charge and may be copied: www.maine.gov/labor/posters/
The State of Maine provides a wide variety of services for
Veterans. This poster provides information for the following
benefits and services:
Educational, Workforce & Training Resources
•	 Maine CareerCenters are located throughout the state and
provide educational, training and workforce resources,
including veteran-specific referral services through the Maine
Military and Community Network and employment support
like the Maine Hire-A-Vet Program at www.mainecareercenter.
com/mhav/
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Each CareerCenter has a dedicated veteran representative
onsite. Find out more at www.mainecareercenter.gov and
www.mainecareercenter.gov/employment/veterans.shtml

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Entrepreneurship services from the Small Business
Administration are also offered. Find out more at
www.maine.gov/veterans/benefits/employment/

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For further educational resources, the Maine Bureau of
Veterans’ Services has a complete listing of institutions of
higher learning in their Maine Veterans’ Benefits and Resource
Guide at www.maine.gov/veterans/docs/MBVS-ResourceGuide.pdf
The State of Maine has an employment preference to
veterans who apply for State positions. In addition, in
accordance with Executive Order 2016-002, if a veteran
applies for a State job and is not ultimately hired for that job,
it is the policy of the Bureau of Human Resources to provide
guidance to that veteran on other State of Maine openings for
which that veteran may be qualified to apply. See guidance at
www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-jobapplications

Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
•	 You may be eligible for unemployment if you separated in the
last 18 months.
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If filing in the State of Maine, call 1-800-593-7660 or visit the
unemployment website for more information
www.maine.gov/unemployment/

Driver’s Licenses & Non-Driver Identification Cards
•	 Veterans may request a military service license designator
for their license or ID. Proof of active service or honorable
discharge (DD Form 214) is required.
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For more information about the eligibility requirements for
the Military Service Designation, contact the Bureau of Motor
Vehicles at 207-624-9000.

The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.
Auxiliary aids and services are available to people with disabilities upon request.

Crisis Line

The Crisis Line provides 24/7, confidential support for
veterans AND their families.
Veterans do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health
care to access this service.
To access assistance, dial 988, then press 1
For an online chat option, go to www.veteranscrisisline.net .

Substance Use & Mental Health Treatment
•	 Veterans seeking assistance for substance use treatment
should contact the SUD Intensive Outpatient’s (Addictions
Services - SUD Program) at 207-623-8411x 4098. For other
mental health services, go to: www.va.gov/directory/guide/
SUD.asp
Tax Benefits
•	 Veterans are entitled to certain tax benefits. To find out
more, go to www.maine.gov/veterans/benefits/tax-financebenefits/index.html
Legal Services
•	 To access legal services for Veterans, go to www.maine.
gov/veterans/resources/index.html and choose the Legal/
Financial option. Veterans can also select a specific county
to search, or can choose to search the entire state for
resources.
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The map will provide legal services options, complete with
links to the businesses and/or agencies.

Assistance
•	 Filing a claim with the VA
•	 Enrolling in VA Healthcare
•	 Obtaining burial benefits
•	 Housing/Homelessness assistance
•	 Recognitions for services
•	 Educational benefits
•	 Other State benefits such as providing park passes,
hunting and fishing licenses

To Access Services, Contact:
Veterans & Emergency Management
Website: www.maine.gov/dvem/index.html
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services
Phone: 207-287-7020 | Website: www.maine.gov/veterans/
rev. 03/24