General Assistance Program
General Assistance provides temporary help to residents facing a financial emergency. Rebecca Hapgood serves as the General Assistance administrator.
Office Hours
- Regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, or by appointment
- After-hours emergencies: (207) 592-9029 (Rebecca Hapgood)
Referral Resources
If you need help beyond General Assistance, these resources may help:
- Maine 211 services: dial 211
- KVCAP (Kennebec Valley Community Action Program): 1-800-542-8227
- China Food Pantry: (207) 968-2421, 1320 Lakeview Drive, open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 1:00pm
- MaineHousing Eviction Prevention Program: MaineHousing Eviction Prevention Program details
Applying for General Assistance
To apply, complete the General Assistance application and bring the required documentation to your interview.
- Application form: General Assistance Application (PDF)
- What to bring to your interview: What to Bring to the Interview (PDF)
- Applicant responsibilities: Applicant Responsibilities (PDF)
Ordinance and Maximum Benefit Appendices
General Assistance benefit maximums are set each year by ordinance appendix. The current ordinance and appendices are available on the Documents page.
Browse all General Assistance documents on the Documents page