General Assistance

The municipality of North Yarmouth administers a General Assistance Program for people in need.  Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA-4304, the Municipal Officers have adopted an Ordinance establishing the General Assistance program.  Copies of the Municipal Ordinance and General Assistance statutes are available, upon request, for public inspection at the Town Office from the Town Manager or Town Clerk.

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so during regular business hours by calling 207-632-2240 [email ga@cumberlandcounty.org]. Applicants are encouraged to call and schedule an appointment ahead of time.

In the event of a LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY occurring after normal business hours applicants may contact Cumberland County Emergency Dispatch 207-893-2810 and ask them to contact the General Assistance Administrator.

The municipality’s General Assistance administrator must issue a written decision within 24 hours of receiving an application.

The Department of Health and Human Services’ toll-free number to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003.

This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA-4304 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Paige Kombakis Regional Social Services Coordinator for Cumberland County 207-632-2240
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