Franklin County

Local offices in Franklin County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Emergency help · County office

  Franklin County Emergency Management Agency

  120 County Way, Suite 3, Farmington, ME 04938

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency plans, hazards, and road closures.
  Call 207-778-5892DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountymaine.gov

• State office · State office

  Maine DHHS Farmington District Office

  114 Corn Shop Lane, Farmington, ME 04938

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and eligibility helpGet in-person help with applications and questions about MaineCare, food assistance, and other benefits.Apply online
  Call 207-778-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www1.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.
  Call 207-795-4010DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsplus.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Western Maine Community Action

  Help here

  • Community action servicesAsk about local assistance programs, including help with housing and household needs.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support, healthy food benefits, and breastfeeding help for eligible families with young children.Read more
  Call 207-645-3764Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wmca.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Wilton CareerCenter

  865 US Route 2E, Wilton, ME 04294

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training options, and Maine JobLink.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 207-623-7981DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Franklin County Consolidated Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing applicationsApply for housing and check your place on a waiting list.Apply online
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.fcchousing.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court

  140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938

  Help here

  • Court services and self-help informationFind court contact information, filing guidance, and information about court services.
  Call 207-778-3346DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org

Franklin County, Maine website

Checked on October 8, 2026

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