Androscoggin County
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Local offices in Androscoggin County
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Emergency help · County office
Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency
45 Oak St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on androscoggincountyema.gov
State office · State office
Lewiston District Office, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
200 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Benefits and eligibilityApply for or get help with DHHS programs and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Child support · State office
Lewiston Child Support Office, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
200 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the Lewiston DHHS office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorsPlus
8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding care, meals, Medicare information, and other services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsplus.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Western Maine Community Action
20A Church St, East Wilton, ME 04234
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact the agency to ask about help and referrals for programs serving Androscoggin County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wmca.org
Public health · Regional office
Androscoggin County WIC Clinic, Western Maine Community Action
79 Main St, Auburn, ME 04212
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsCall the clinic to apply for WIC nutrition and food benefits for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Veterans · State office
Lewiston Field Office, Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services
35 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans' benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Lewiston CareerCenter
5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet free help with job searches, career planning, and training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mainecareercenter.gov
State office · State office
Lewiston Branch, Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
36 Mollison Way, Suite 1, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, identification, and motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Lewiston District Court
71 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Help here
- Court assistance clinicThe courthouse hosts a volunteer legal clinic for eligible people with family law questions on select Wednesdays.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.maine.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Maine
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or text 211 Maine to find local help with basic needs and services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org
Androscoggin County, Maine website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Androscoggin County
Maine programs by kind of help
These are run by Maine and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988