General Assistance Programs
General Assistance Programs are provided in each town to help people in emergencies, including energy emergencies.
If you cannot afford to heat your home, pay electric bills, or would benefit from energy improvements such as new insulation or a new heating system, help may be available from MaineHousing programs. Lower income households may qualify for heating assistance and energy improvements at no cost to them. Moderate-income households may qualify for low cost energy loans.
Woolwich services:
GENERAL ASSISTANCE NOTICE The Town of Woolwich has a General Assistance Program for people in need. Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Town Office during the following times: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-4:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00- 6:00 PM and Friday from 8:00-1:00 PM. This office will be closed for all State Holidays. In an Emergency after office hours, applicants may contact the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department at 207-443-8529. The Town’s General Assistance Administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application. The Department of Human Services toll-free number to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003. This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA§§ 4304-4305. A copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection at the Town Office and at www.woolwich.us