Human Services - General Assistance

General Assistance/ Human Services

Jean Jacobs
924-7351 ext.17
After hours emergency: (207) 270-1455
humanservices@dextermaine.org

The Human Services/General Assistance (GA) office is available {preferably by appointment} to assist local residents locate and possibly apply for resources.

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General assistance can help, if eligible, with rent, electric, heat, food, and/or household supplies.

 

POSTED NOTICE

 

Eligibility guidelines, application, required documents, forms, and requirements are listed below:

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(Please contact the office for these documents)

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  • GA Requirements

  • GA Application (3-24-2017)

  • GA Process & Guidelines

  • Emergency Assistance Information

  • Doctor's Statement Form

  • Rental Verification Form

  • Poverty Abatement Application

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Dexter FIRE DEPARTMENT

Food Cupboard/Clothes Closet

Jean Jacobs
924-7351 ext.17
M, T, Th, and F  8:30AM - 1:00PM

Dexter Community Food Cupboard Card

TEFAP and Food Cupboard Application-2016-2017

 

Please bring proof of income for all household members and either a rental lease, mortgage statement, or a completed rental verification form with you to your appointment.

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Clothes Closet 

Residents from Dexter, Exeter, Garland, and Ripley are welcome to come in and pick out/up 20 free items per week per household. Donations of clothes, toys, shoes/boots, bedding, and household items are accepted. All I ask is the items be clean and stain free.

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