Getting started.
Who this helps
Scarborough residents who cannot provide their household’s basic necessities may qualify under state maximums and allowances. Applicants must apply for and use other available resources first.
How to get started
Appointments are generally scheduled within a week of your call and usually take 30 to 60 minutes.
Call to schedule.
Call (207) 450-5621 to arrange an appointment. Walk-in appointments are not accepted.
Complete a phone screening.
Your first appointment includes a phone screening to check basic eligibility and explain which documents to bring.
Gather your documents.
Bring the household identification, housing, income, and other records listed below.
Attend your appointment.
Arrive on time.
How they can help.
The Town of Scarborough Social Services department runs General Assistance as a last-resort program. Approved help is given as vouchers to local merchants, and the department can connect applicants with community services.
- Help with shelter costs
- Food assistance
- Fuel payments
- Utility payments
- Help with non-food basic needs
- Medical expense assistance
- Referrals to community resources
A few questions before you go.
Bring photo ID for each adult, Social Security cards for everyone in the household, birth certificates for children, a signed lease or rental agreement, bank statements from the past 30 days, proof of all household income, and utility bills if you are seeking help with them.
- Can I get help with a basic household need?
- What records do I need for my household?
- How soon might I meet with someone?
- Could I still qualify if I have other resources?