The first thing we need to do is to assess our communities' most pressing needs. We may not know how to solve your problem right away, but letting us know what's happening helps us find the right solutions.
If you are in crisis, or are feeling overwhelmed, please call the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568-1112.
You can call the Maine Warm Line to talk through grief, sadness, or anxiety at 1-866-771-9276
For the latest information on applying for unemployment, health coverage, food assistance or other government programs, please see the Maine Equal Justice guide.
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If you are recently unemployed, you can apply for unemployment insurance here.
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If you have low income and need money for groceries or other immediate needs, you can apply for General Assistance by calling your local town office or city hall. You can look up your municipal office here. Office hours may be limited due to the pandemic.
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If you are worried about eviction, please see this helpful guide by Pine Tree Legal Assistance in additional to filling out the form below.