DHHS assistance available starting July 7
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services will be available to assist area residents on the first Thursday of each month, starting July 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — no appointment required. The DHHS assistance will be at Penquis, 50 North Street.
Anyone living in poverty or low income and of all ages can receive help with applications and solving problems related to receiving public benefits they may be eligible for including TANF, food stamps (SNAP), MaineCare, long- term care, ASPIRE, child care subsidy, etc. Those needing transportation assistance can contact LYNX at 973-3695 or 1-866-853-5969. Financial assistance is available to support this transportation.
Please bring personal identification, income information and any correspondence from DHHS. If possible, time can be saved if applications are completed (to the best of one’s ability) in advance. The appointment information can be downloaded at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/public-assistance/APP- 01-07.pdf. For more information, contact 564-8245 or hhhpicataquis@gmail.com.