Getting started.
Who this helps
Local residents who meet the Town's General Assistance requirements may qualify.
How to get started
Staff can help residents locate resources and may help them apply.
Request current documents.
Call the Human Services/General Assistance office at (207) 924-7351, extension 17, or email [email protected] to ask for the current application and required documents.
Visit the GA office.
Appointments are preferred. Visit Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or arrange a Thursday appointment at 23 Main Street.
How they can help.
If eligible, General Assistance can help with household bills and basic supplies.
- Rent
- Electricity and heat
- Food
- Household supplies
- Help finding and applying for resources
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Can General Assistance help with the expense I have?
- Do I need to be a Dexter resident?
- What records should I bring?
- Can the office help me find other resources?