The municipality of Jefferson administers a General Assistance program available to all persons who are eligible pursuant to the standards provided in this ordinance, state law (22 M.R.S §§ 4301- 4326), and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations. A copy of this ordinance and pertinent statutes are available for public inspection at the Town Office.
Anyone who wishes to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Town Office during normal office hours. Monday: 8 AM-6 PM, Tuesday- Thursday 8 AM-5 PM.
IN AN EMERGENCY, , APPLICANTS MAY CONTACT: The Lincoln County Sheriffs Office at (207) 882-7332
The municipality’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 telephone number to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program, or to report alleged violations is 1-800-442-6003, option 2, then option 1.
This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4304-4305.