Getting started.
Who this helps
Cumberland residents who have trouble meeting basic needs may qualify. Applicants must use available income and resources first.
How to get started
The program is intended to provide immediate aid within 24 hours of an application.
Contact the GA office.
Call the Cumberland General Assistance office at 207-632-2240 for information about starting an application.
Gather household records.
Prepare proof of expected household income, expenses, bank accounts, and other assistance you receive.
Attend your intake.
Bring the requested records to your General Assistance intake and provide the information the administrator needs.
For office-closed emergencies.
If there is an emergency while the office is closed, call Cumberland County Dispatch at 207-893-2810.
How they can help.
Cumberland County provides administrative services for the Town’s General Assistance program under contract. The program offers confidential help with housing, fuel, utilities, medical needs, and burial costs.
- Household or personal supplies
- Food
- Rent, mortgage, room rent, or temporary housing
- Fuel and utilities
- Medical, dental, prescription, and medical supply costs
- Burial costs
A few questions before you go.
Bring photo ID for household members over 18; passports, I-94s, and visas if you are not a U.S. citizen; Social Security cards for everyone; medical cards; written proof of expected household income for the next 30 days; household expense records; current bank statements; and proof of other assistance, such as TANF or SNAP.
- Can my rent or utility bill qualify for help?
- What records should I bring for my household?
- Can I get help with a medical bill or burial costs?
- What if the office is closed during an emergency?