General Assistance
General Assistance Program Services
The General Assistance program in Maine is administered by each municipality in order to provide immediate help to eligible people who do not have enough money for basic needs. General Assistance provides essential items such as:
- Food
- Heating Fuel
- Rent / Mortgage
- Clothing
- Diapers
- Personal and Household items
- Funeral and Burial Expenses
How to Apply:
All adults in the household must apply by calling 207. 338-5834 appointment with The General Assistance Office at Swanville Town Hall 6 Town House Road Swanville Maine 04915 .
Applicants Must Provide:
- Identification documents (photo identification preferred)
- Proof of any money available to the household during the last 30 days (this includes wages, TANF, child support, social security benefits, veteran’s benefits, etc.)
- Proof of current expenses
- Name of landlord
- Current eviction or disconnection notice
- Statement from doctor (if you are unable to work)
- Proof of all current assets and/or benefits received
Other Requirements
Applicants are required to seek any and all resources that would reduce their need for General Assistance, such as:
- Benefits such as SSI, SSDI
- Veteran’s benefits
- DHHS benefits (SNAP, MaineCare, TANF, and FedCap)
- Heating assistance
- Child Support
- Money from others or bills paid by others on your behalf
- Lump sum payments, such as Workers’ Compensation or SSI
- Financial aid for school
- It is a basic requirement of the program that everyone works or looks for work.
General Assistance Clerk
Gayle Doyon 338-5834 In case of an emergency call Gayle at: 207-590-3386
General assistance Administrator
Cindy Boguen 338-5834
The Department of Health and Human Services’ toll-free number to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program or to report alleged violations is 1-800-442-6003, option 2, then option 1.
