General Assistance Program Public Notice
The municipality of Chelsea administers a general assistance (“GA”) 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.
Persons who wish to pick up an application to apply for General Assistance may do so during normal office hours of the town office: Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, and Friday’s 8:30-4:00 and Wednesday’s 8:30-6:00. Note the office is closed on Monday’s. Applications may be accepted and processed during those same times.
In an emergency, applicants may contact the non-emergency dispatch number: 207-624-7076 or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. 9. They will reach out to the administrator.
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 Health and Human Services’ toll-free 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.
Town of Chelsea 