General Assistance Program
General Assistance Program Public Notice
The municipality of Deer Isle 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 and online at www.deerislemaine.gov/selectboard.
Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so during the regular office hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM or call 207-348-2324 Ext 16.
In an emergency, applicants may contact:
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Jim Fisher: 207-812-6315 / deerislemanager@gmail.com
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Ronald Eaton: 207-479-9109
The municipality’s General Assistant 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
General Assistance Program Public Notice
The municipality of Deer Isle 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 and online at www.deerislemaine.gov/selectboard.
Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so during the regular office hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM or call 207-348-2324 Ext 16.
In an emergency, applicants may contact:
-
Jim Fisher: 207-812-6315
-
Ronald Eaton: 207-479-9109
The municipality’s General Assistant 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
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