Getting started.
Who this helps
People who cannot provide basic necessities for themselves or their families may qualify. They may be asked to seek other resources that could lower their need.
How to get started
If you do not provide information the administrator requests, the City may deny your request until you provide it.
Call for an appointment.
Call the Brewer General Assistance office at (207) 989-7020 to arrange an application appointment.
Prepare and share details.
Gather the information the General Assistance Administrator needs to decide if you qualify, then provide it at your appointment.
Get emergency help.
For an emergency after City Hall closes, contact Brewer Police at (207) 989-7001.
How they can help.
The City treats the program as a last resort after other resources have been used.
- Rent or mortgage
- Food
- Heating fuel
- Medications
A few questions before you go.
Have the information requested by the General Assistance administrator ready, including details that show you qualify.
- What basic costs can the program help with?
- What information should I have ready?
- What if I have already tried other resources?
- What happens if I cannot provide something the administrator requests?