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Northern Maine General’s Financial Woes Send 75 Clients to Aroostook Nonprofit
Staffing shortages and stagnant MaineCare reimbursements drove the Caribou nonprofit to close programs affecting 154 clients.
Maine Business Wire has published 2 stories about Northern Maine General, the first on September 26, 2026 and the most recent on October 2, 2026.
October 2, 2026
The Central Aroostook Association will take over management of 75 clients from Northern Maine General starting April 1, after the Caribou-based nonprofit decided to close several programs for financial reasons, the Bangor Daily News reported. Northern Maine General said in January that the closures would affect 154 clients and 12 professional staff members.
September 26, 2026
Northern Maine General will shut down its outpatient programs, along with its community-based behavioral health and case management services, by the end of March, affecting 154 clients and 12 staff jobs, the Bangor Daily News reported.

Health Care
Staffing shortages and stagnant MaineCare reimbursements drove the Caribou nonprofit to close programs affecting 154 clients.