City of Auburn, MaineHealth & Social Services department
Holli Olivier - Director
The Health & Social Services Department operates a General Assistance Program that assists eligible residents, for a limited period of time, who are unable to provide basic necessities essential to maintain themselves or their families. Eligibility is determined according to income and other guidelines which are established by Maine state statutes, City ordinance and Department of Health and Human Services policy.
Payment for rent, food and other basic necessities are issued to vendors in voucher form. Vouchers must be signed and returned for reimbursement. To learn more about the General Assistance Program, please view our "Guide to the Applicant's Rights and Responsibilities" brochure.
Phone: 207.333.6601 X1411Email: holivier@auburnmaine.govAddress: 60 Court Street, Auburn, Maine 04210
Hours: Monday through Thursday, by appointment only
Health & Wellness for African New Mainers in Auburn
Over the past few years, Maine has seen a significant increase in immigrants and refugees, but many local healthcare organizations lack the experience and cultural understanding necessary to effectively serve that population. Our friends at Healthy Androscoggin have been connecting local health and wellness partners with cultural competency trainings and other resources through the help of a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Grant from the U.S. CDC.
The effort, known as the REACH Partnership, has already had a positive impact on the African New Mainer community in the state. The goal is to help local providers improve their cultural competency and increase access to care for adult African New Mainers in Auburn & Lewiston.
Resources are available. Visit www.healthyandroscoggin.org/reach to learn more.
Support Staff
Melinda Novella
Assistant to the Director
207.333.6601 ext. 1412mnovella@auburnmaine.gov© City of Auburn, Maine. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service