General Assistance
General Assistance Director: Amber Wheaton
Telephone: (207) 447-4090
humanresource@millinocket.org
General Assistance Deputy: Grace Brown
Telephone: (207) 447-4100
cid@millinocket.orG
197 Penobscot Ave, Millinocket, ME 04462
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
After Hours Emergency: (207) 723-9731
| 24-Hour Decision: Written response within 24 hours as required by Maine law |
Voucher-Based: No cash assistance, help provided directly for essential |
By Appointment: Call ahead for confidential, timely service. |
What We Help With: Rent & Housing, Food, Heating Fuel & Utilities, Medications, Personal & Household supplies, and other essential services for basic necessities when no other resources are available.
The General Assistance program is intended to assist people who are in need and have no other resources available to them. GA provides assistance for basic necessities such as rent, food, personal and household supplies, medication, heating fuel, utilities and other essential services. All assistance granted is in voucher form and no cash assistance is granted.
LOCAL RESOURCES – PLEASE USE THESE RESOURCES FIRST
It is expected that all clients reach out to local resources before seeking General Assistance from the Town. Please contact these programs first and bring documentation of your outreach to your appointment.
Heating Assistance
| Our Katahdin Heating Fund | Provides up to 50 gallons of heating oil | Contact your local oil company |
| Penquis CAP / LIHEAP | Fuel assistance program for eligible households | Penquis.org, (207) 973-3630 or 1-800-215-4942 |
Community Resources
| I Care Ministry | (207) 447-1603 |
| Christ the Divine Mercy Parish | (207) 746-3333 |
| Millinocket Church of the Nazarene | (207) 723-4533 |
| First Congregational Church of Millinocket | (207) 723-5591 |
| Daughters of the King | (207) 279-1469 |
How To Apply
Step 1 – Call for Appointment (contact Amber or Grace);
Step 2 – Meet at Town Office with ID, income info, bills, proof of need, AND documentation of local resource outreach;
Step 3 – Receive decision (written within 24 hours).
Confidential support for basic necessities when you have nowhere else to turn. Email or call Amber Wheaton, General Assistance Director for help.
For questions regarding the General Assistance Program, contact the Maine Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-432-7825.
The Town of Millinocket administers General Assistance pursuant to Title 22 M.R.S.A. § 4305. The municipal ordinance and state statutes are available for public inspection at the Town Office and Millinocket Memorial Library.
