Getting started.
Who this helps
Bethel residents who need help with basic necessities and have no other resources may qualify under Town rules.
How to get started
The Town provides a written eligibility decision within 24 hours after it receives your application.
Call for an appointment.
Call the General Assistance Administrator at 207-824-2669 to schedule an appointment.
Review the checklist.
Use the Town of Bethel's General Assistance Application and Checklist PDF to gather the records needed for your appointment.
Apply in person.
Submit your application in person by appointment at the Town Office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How they can help.
The Town runs the program. Approved help is usually provided by a voucher to a vendor or through a direct Town contract with a provider.
- Food
- Shelter
- Utilities
- Fuel
- Clothing
- Other essential items
A few questions before you go.
Bring photo ID for each applicant; Social Security numbers and birth dates for household members; proof of household income for the past 30 days; a signed lease or rental agreement; and statements and receipts for household expenses. Also bring EBT and medical cards. If they apply, bring passport or immigration papers and medical statements or Social Security letters if someone cannot work.
- Could I qualify if my household has no other resources?
- What needs might the program help with?
- Which records should I bring for my household?
- What happens if I have an urgent need?