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General Assistance Program

Welcome to the General Assistance Program Information Page!

The General Assistance Program assists residents of Lisbon with basic necessities when the need is immediate and the individual is unable to provide the basic necessities essential to maintain themselves or their families.This is a program of last resort. Basic needs include the following: 

  • Food
  • Utilities
  • Heating Fuel
  • Rent/Mortgage
  • Personal/Household Supplies                   

The Town of Lisbon administers a General Assistance Program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4305, the Municipal Officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. 

Any person who wishes to apply for General Assistance may do so at the General Assistance Program office located in the Town Office Building at 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon by calling (207) 353-3000 Ext. 124 to make an appointment.

In case of an emergency after hours, weekends, and holidays, applicants may contact the Lisbon Police Department at (207) 353-2500.

The Town’s General Assistance Program 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 number to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003.

General Assistance Ordinance (as prepared by Maine Municipal Association - updated Sept 2023).

GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFICE HOURS
Monday:       10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday:      10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm