GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE 

The municipality of Hallowell administers a General Assistance (“GA”) program available to all persons who are eligible pursuant to the standards provided in this ordinance, state law (22 MRS §§4301 - 4326), and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations. A copy of this ordinance and pertinent statutes are available for public inspection at the City Office. The Ordinance is also available online here. 

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do during the regular office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. A fillable application form is available here, and the completed form may be emailed ahead of the meeting to dawna.d@hallowellmaine.org. General Assistance is a needs-centered program based on income limits. Please refer to the G.A. Maximums Reference Sheet provided here. 

In an emergency, applicants may contact the Hallowell Police Department at (207) 622-9710 or (207) 626-2370. 

The municipality’s General Assistance Administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application. 

he Hallowell General Assistance office telephone number is (207) 430-4401.

The Department of Health and Human Service’s toll-free number to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program or to report alleged violations is 1-800-442-6003, option 2, then option 1. 

This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRS §§4304-4305.

 

  

GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION

General Assistance is a State Aid Program, which each municipality in the State is required to administer according to guidelines established by the State and by the local municipality. Its primary function is to provide general assistance services to the Community. General Assistance is a last resort program. The program is overseen by the Department of Health & Human Service.

Each case is carefully examined by the General Assistance Administrator to see if a client qualifies. Applications need to be made ahead of time with proof of income and expenses attached. Assistance is limited to unmet needs only.

Dawna M Myrick,
General Assistance Administrator