Welcome to Wabanaki

Wabanaki Mental Health Association (WMHA) is a private, non-profit corporation, founded in 1996. Ten years later, in July of 2006, its board of directors voted to align with Sweetser.

Wabanaki (WUB-BUB-NOC-KEIG) translated means "people of the dawn land" and refers to the federation of five Northeast Native American tribes- Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet, Micmac and Abanaki.

Wabanaki provides high-quality, culturally-sensitive psychological and social services to a Native American population from Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and parts of Washington Counties.

Hours & Contacts

Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed on New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Telephone Numbers
Phone: 207.990.0605
Sweetser PromiseLine: 1.800.434.3000
Fax: 207.990.4784
TTY: 1.800.437.1220 (through Maine Relay Service)

Mailing address
187 Exchange Street
Bangor, Maine 04401-6507

Wabanaki is ADA handicapped accessible.

For more information, email Program Manager Sharon Tomah, stomah@wabanaki.org or stomah@sweetser.org.

Culturally-Competent Services

Adult Community Integration Services (ACS)

This program serves Native American adults, who experience complex mental health needs, through client-centered case management, assessment, plan of care development, monitoring, support, advocacy, team coordination and referrals to other support services.

Eligibility:

  • Native American, aged 18+

Targeted Case Management (TCM)

This program serves Native American children and their families with complex mental health needs, who are at high risk of losing their placement at home or in the community. TCM provides case management, assessment, plan of care development (using the wraparound model), monitoring, support, team coordination, advocacy, and referrals to other support services.

Eligibility:

  • Native American, 0-20 years of age
  • Diagnosed with a mental health condition
  • At risk of placement outside the home
  • Live in Region III (Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, or parts of Washington Counties)
  • Difficulty functioning at home, school or in the community.

HIV Counseling and Testing Program

Wabanaki provides HIV prevention, counseling, and testing to Native Americans to reduce the risk of HIV infection. The program works closely with tribal communities to raise awareness and to provide education to youth and other groups.

Eligibility:

  • Native American in the State of Maine concerned about HIV infection.

Other Services

  • Supported Housing
  • Spirit Support Groups (led by volunteers)