General Assistance

General Assistance is a program that provides assistance for basic needs for eligible applicants who can not provide for themselves and their families. General Assistance provides “a specific amount and type of aid for defined needs during a limited period of time and is not intended to be a continuing “grant-in-aid” or “categorical” welfare program” (4301(5)).

Residents of the town who are having difficulty meeting basic needs such as housing, utilities (electricity and heating fuel), and food may complete a General Assistance Application.

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Monmouth Town Office during normal business hours. 

People are encouraged to call 207-481-9400 and make an appointment with the General Assistance Administrator.
If the Administrator is not available at the call, a message should be left. The Administrator will return the call as soon as possible.

IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, CALL 207-481-9400 (MONMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT) TO GET A MESSAGE TO THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATOR.

General Assistance is intended to provide immediate aid within 24 hours of an application for people who are unable to to provide for themselves or thier families with basic necessities (food, shelter, utilities, clothing, fuel and other items). The Select Board of the Town of Monmouth has adopted an Ordinance establishing the General Assistance Program pursuant to Title 22 MRSA Section 4305. A copy of this Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Town Office.