City of Bangor - General Assistance - Locally Administered Financial Assistance Program

Details: Every town in Maine has a General Assistance Program to assist people in emergencies. The program helps people in need who have no other resources. Assistance is provided for basic necessities, such as affordable housing, utilities, and medications. All of the adults in a household must apply to the General Assistance office in the town where they live. A caseworker will interview all of the adults in the household and complete an application. Applicants must bring: Identification documents (photo identification preferred); Proof of any money available to the household during the last 30 days; 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. Resources include: Benefits such as SSD, SSDI; DHHS benefits (SNAP, MaineCare, TANF, and Aspire); 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; Land claim settlements. It is a basic requirement of the program that everyone work or look for work.
Address: 103 Texas Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
Contact Phone: 207-992-4530
Website: http://www.bangorpublichealth.org/
Services Available: Assistance for basic necessities such as Rent, Utilities and Medication

To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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