Catholic Charities Maine - Emergency Heating
Catholic Charities Maine
Last-resort emergency financial assistance for heating fuel and utility bills when other programs have been exhausted. Open to anyone regardless of faith. Provides limited, short-term help to prevent households from losing heat.
Who can use this?
Available to Maine residents who have exhausted other heating assistance options (HEAP, General Assistance, etc.). Open to anyone regardless of faith. Must demonstrate immediate heating emergency. Limited funding, and assistance is small and one-time.
About this resource
Catholic Charities Maine's Relief & Hope Services provides limited, short-term emergency financial assistance including help with heating fuel and utility payments. This program serves as a safety net of last resort. Applicants must have explored other assistance programs first. The program is open to all Maine residents regardless of religious affiliation. A social services case worker helps identify other resources and provides connections to ongoing support.
Services offered
- Emergency heating fuel payment assistance
- Utility bill emergency assistance
- Connection to other community resources
- Case management to identify additional help
What to expect
Call (207) 523-2770 or toll-free (800) 781-8550 to speak with a case worker. They will assess your situation and verify that other resources have been explored. If eligible, a small emergency payment can be made directly to your fuel or utility provider.
What to bring
Proof of the heating emergency (shutoff notice, empty tank, etc.), documentation of other assistance applied for, and proof of income.