STAT BAR
16 counties · Maine DOC + Federal BOP · SMWRC + Pharos House · RRM Philadelphia
MAINE BAIL NOTE
Maine abolished commercial bail bonds.
bail_banned = true for all 16 Maine counties.
No bail bonds block ever appears on Maine facility pages.
KEY MAINE FACTS
Maine DOC releases approximately 1,200 offenders annually
"A high percentage of these prisoners release directly from a treatment program or pre-release setting"
Reentry planning begins at intake; nine-month intensive period before release
Primary state reentry facility: Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center (SMWRC) - 64 women, Windham
Transitional Living Program: Bangor (males) + Auburn (females) - probation only
Maine joined Reentry 2030 initiative: April 27, 2026
Goals: 85% released to stable housing; zero releases to homelessness; 100% MaineCare enrollment 90 days before release
1 BOP RRM region: RRM Philadelphia (CT + MA + ME + NH + PA + RI + VT)
16 counties
BOP FEDERAL RRC CONTACTS (Maine)
RRM PHILADELPHIA (Maine + CT + MA + NH + PA + RI + VT):
Coverage: Maine falls under RRM Philadelphia
Visitation line: (215) 521-7300
InmateAid already has: inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-philadelphia
Pull all Maine federal RRC listings from: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter ME)
Known federal RRC in Maine:
Pharos House, Inc.; DBA: Halfway House
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-6021
County: Cumberland County
facility_type = federal_rrc
Pull exact street address from bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp
MAINE DOC STATE SYSTEM
Maine DOC: maine.gov/corrections
DOC HQ: 25 Tyson Drive, 3rd Floor, Augusta, Maine 04333 / (207) 287-2711
Commissioner: Randall Liberty
Reentry division: maine.gov/corrections/programs/reentry
PRIMARY STATE REENTRY FACILITY:
Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center (SMWRC)
Address: 230 River Road, Windham, ME 04062
Phone: (207) 893-7178 / Fax: (207) 893-7179
Capacity: 64 women
County: Cumberland County
Type: DOC-operated reentry facility for women
facility_type = state_contracted (DOC-operated)
gender_served = female
Note: Only DOC-operated standalone community reentry facility in Maine
TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM:
Bangor location: males - probation only
Pull address from DOC
County: Penobscot County
Auburn location: females - probation only
Pull address from DOC
County: Androscoggin County
Note: Probation only - not for people completing prison terms
facility_type = state_contracted (DOC-operated)
STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES (for context - not halfway houses but relevant for families):
Maine State Prison - 807 Cushing Road, Warren, ME 04864 / (207) 273-5300
County: Knox County
Maine Correctional Center - 17 Mallison Falls Road, Windham, ME 04062 / (207) 893-7000
County: Cumberland County
Mountain View Correctional Facility - 1202 Dover Road, Charleston, ME 04422 / (207) 285-0880
County: Penobscot County
Bolduc Correctional Facility - Warren, ME 04864 (minimum security / 222 capacity)
County: Knox County
Downeast Correctional Facility - Bucks Harbor, ME (Washington County; eastern Maine)
REENTRY 2030 (April 27, 2026):
Maine DOC joined Reentry 2030 initiative
Goals by 2030:
85% released to stable housing (permanent, transitional, or family reunification)
Zero releases to homelessness
100% enrolled in MaineCare 90 days prior to release
100% leave with state IDs and vital records
100% have access to mental health and SUD treatment
70% increase in credential attainment
Resident Peer Navigator + community-based Peer Reentry Navigator program
Contact: maine.gov/corrections/reentry2030
KEY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS
Pharos House (Portland):
Portland, ME 04101 / (207) 774-6021
Federal RRC under BOP contract
Also serves Maine DOC clients - verify state contract status
facility_type = federal_rrc (primary); may also serve state clients
Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC):
Paco's Place - 12-bed reentry home in Auburn, ME (under rehabilitation as of research date)
Pull current opening status from maineprisoneradvocacy.org
County: Androscoggin County
facility_type = nonprofit
Reentry Sisters - reentry support for women leaving incarceration
Oxford House Maine:
Oxford House Bangor - sober living for men and women
Oxford House Oakdale - sober living
Pull locations from oxfordhouse.org (search ME)
facility_type = nonprofit (sober living; not corrections-ordered)
KEY LAW FACTS
Maine DOC: maine.gov/corrections / (207) 287-2711
Maine DOC Reentry: maine.gov/corrections/programs/reentry
Maine DOC Facilities: maine.gov/corrections/contact
Maine DOC Inmate Search: maine.gov/corrections/adult-info
Maine Board of Parole: maine.gov/corrections/community
Bail note: Maine abolished commercial bail bonds - bail_banned = true for all 16 counties
Sex offender restrictions (17-A MRSA §1152):
Registered sex offenders on supervised release: residency conditions imposed by probation/parole
Cannot reside near schools or other locations specified by their supervision conditions
Conditions vary individually; contact supervising probation/parole officer for specifics
Most halfway houses and reentry centers cannot accommodate sex offenders with minor restrictions
16 counties
INTRO
If your loved one is approaching release from a Maine state prison, Maine's corrections system is deliberately built around reentry from the first day of incarceration. The Maine Department of Corrections releases approximately 1,200 people annually - and a high percentage release directly from a treatment program or pre-release setting rather than from a general population unit.
The primary state-operated community reentry facility is the Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center in Windham - a 64-bed women's facility operated by Maine DOC at 230 River Road. Maine also operates a Transitional Living Program in Bangor (for men on probation) and Auburn (for women on probation), though these serve people on probation rather than those completing prison terms.
For federal inmates, Maine falls under BOP Residential Reentry Management Philadelphia. The only known federal RRC in Maine is Pharos House in Portland - pull the current street address from bop.gov.
In April 2026, Maine DOC joined the national Reentry 2030 initiative with ambitious commitments: 85% of people released to stable housing, zero releases to homelessness, and 100% MaineCare enrollment 90 days before release. Maine is one of the few states in this directory that has set a formal goal of eliminating releases directly to homelessness.
Note: Maine abolished commercial bail bonds. For information about how pre-trial release works in Maine without commercial bondsmen, see our Maine bail guide.
SOUTHERN MAINE WOMEN'S REENTRY CENTER
The Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center (SMWRC) at 230 River Road, Windham - (207) 893-7178 - is Maine's primary standalone community reentry facility. With 64 beds for women, it serves as a transitional step between prison and community life. It is DOC-operated and housed adjacent to the Maine Correctional Center campus in Windham.
SMWRC is the only dedicated standalone reentry center in Maine's DOC system. Male residents transitioning out typically release through treatment program completion or pre-release programming within the existing prison facilities rather than a separate halfway house.
MAINE DOC'S REENTRY APPROACH
Maine DOC begins reentry planning at intake and intensifies it during the last nine months of incarceration. A high percentage of individuals release directly from a treatment program or pre-release setting. The DOC's reentry specialists identify community resources across northern, central, and southern Maine, maintain an up-to-date resource database, and conduct post-release outreach for those on probation.
The April 2026 Reentry 2030 commitment formalized these efforts with specific measurable targets - including pairing every individual with both an in-facility Resident Peer Navigator and a community-based Peer Reentry Navigator.
PHAROS HOUSE - PORTLAND
Pharos House in Portland is Maine's federal Residential Reentry Center, operating under a BOP contract as part of the RRM Philadelphia network. It's the only known federal RRC in the state. Federal inmates from Maine releasing to the Portland area are placed at Pharos House through the standard BOP case manager process. Call (207) 774-6021 for current information.
MAINE PRISONER ADVOCACY COALITION - PACO'S PLACE
The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition is rehabilitating a 12-bed reentry home in Auburn - "Paco's Place," named after MPAC staff member Robert Payzant - that will serve individuals exiting Maine's prisons and jails. MPAC also supports women leaving incarceration through the Reentry Sisters program and provides peer mentoring for youth through Long Creek Youth Development Center. Visit maineprisoneradvocacy.org for current status and services.
SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS IN MAINE
Maine sex offenders on supervised release are subject to individualized conditions imposed by their probation or parole officer. Conditions typically restrict residency near schools and other locations, but specific requirements vary. Most halfway houses and reentry centers cannot accommodate sex offenders. Contact the supervising probation or parole officer to identify compliant housing options.
MAINE REENTRY RESOURCES
Maine DOC: maine.gov/corrections / (207) 287-2711
Maine DOC Reentry: maine.gov/corrections/programs/reentry
Maine DOC Reentry 2030: maine.gov/corrections/reentry2030
Maine DOC Inmate Search: maine.gov/corrections/adult-info
Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center: (207) 893-7178 / 230 River Road, Windham, ME
Pharos House Portland: (207) 774-6021 (pull address from bop.gov)
Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition: maineprisoneradvocacy.org
Pine Tree Legal Assistance: ptla.org / (207) 774-8211
211 Maine: dial 211 - statewide housing referrals
BOP RRM Philadelphia: (215) 521-7300
COUNTY GRID
All 16 Maine counties - pills linking to city directory pages:
Androscoggin · Aroostook · Cumberland · Franklin · Hancock · Kennebec · Knox
Lincoln · Oxford · Penobscot · Piscataquis · Sagadahoc · Somerset · Waldo · Washington · York
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does Maine have halfway houses?
A: Maine's primary state-operated reentry facility is the Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center (64 beds, women only, Windham). The federal halfway house in Maine is Pharos House in Portland. Maine DOC also operates a Transitional Living Program in Bangor and Auburn for people on probation.
Q: What is Maine DOC's Reentry 2030 initiative?
A: Maine joined the national Reentry 2030 initiative in April 2026, committing to goals including 85% of people released to stable housing, zero releases to homelessness, 100% MaineCare enrollment 90 days before release, and universal access to state IDs and vital records upon release.
Q: Does Maine have commercial bail bonds?
A: No - Maine abolished commercial bail bonds. See our Maine bail guide for how the pre-trial release system works.
Q: Which BOP RRM covers Maine?
A: RRM Philadelphia - covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Visitation: (215) 521-7300.
Q: What is Pharos House?
A: Maine's only known federal Residential Reentry Center, located in Portland, ME 04101, phone (207) 774-6021. Operated under a BOP contract as part of RRM Philadelphia. TruthFinder WIDGET Search Maine inmate and arrest records DATA SOURCE NOTICE Maine DOC: maine.gov/corrections / (207) 287-2711 Maine DOC facilities: maine.gov/corrections/contact Federal RRC: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter ME) / Pharos House (207) 774-6021 Reentry 2030: maine.gov/corrections/reentry2030 (April 2026) Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition: maineprisoneradvocacy.org
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