General Assistance

Every town in Maine has a General Assistance program that helps people in need who have limited or no other resources. Assistance is provided for basic needs, such as housing, utilities and food. Dixmont General Assistance is available to Dixmont residents only.  Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so by completing an application for assistance.

How to apply:

All adults in the household must apply at the Dixmont Town Office at 758 Western Ave during the following times: Tuesdays & Thursdays- 1pm-4pm and Wednesdays & Fridays- 8am-11am. An interview will/may be conducted at that time.

Applicant are required to seek any and all resources that would reduce their need for General Assistance, such as:

• Benefits such as SSD, SSDI
• Veteran's benefits
• DHHS benefits (SNAP, MaineCare, TANF, FedCap)
• Heating Assistance
• Child Support
• Money from others or bills paid by others on your behalf
• Lump sum payments: Workers Compensation or SSI
• Financial aid for school
• Land claim settlements

Applicants Must Provide:

• Identification documents (photo id preferred)
• Proof of any money available to the household during the last 30 days (wages, TANF, child support, social security benefits, veteran's benefits, gifts, etc). Applies to ALL household members.
• 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 (including bank statements)

• Bring valid photo ID
• All income documentation
• Current bills and expenses
• Proof of job search efforts
• Proof of Dixmont residency