General Assistance Program
The Town of West Paris administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 M.R.S.A. § 4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance and relevant statutes are available for public inspection at the Town Office.
Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the West Paris Town Office during the following times:
Days:
- Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Hours:
- Monday through Wednesday 8am to 5pm
- Thursday 10am to 6pm
- Friday 8am to 1pm
In an emergency, applicants may contact the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office - Dispatch at (207) 743-9554.
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 telephone number, to call with questions regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003.
This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 M.R.S.A. § 4304-4305