Auburn
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Local offices in Auburn
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Human services · City office
Auburn General Assistance
121 Mill Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Help here
- Emergency basic needs assistanceEligible residents can apply for short-term help with basic needs such as food, rent, and utilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnmaine.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Auburn Housing Authority
20 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210
Help here
- Public and subsidized housing applicationsResidents can ask about applying for public housing, subsidized housing, and housing choice vouchers.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnhousing.org
Local office · City office
Auburn City Hall
60 Court Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Help here
- City information and customer serviceContact City Hall for city information, services, and help reaching a department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnmaine.gov
Older adults · City office
Auburn Senior and Age-Friendly Programming
48 Pettengill Park Road, Auburn, ME 04210
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesOlder residents can find city senior programs and age-friendly activities at the Senior Community Center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnmaine.gov
State office
AAA Northern New England Auburn location
600 Center Street, Auburn, ME
Help here
- Limited driver license and state ID transactionsThis AAA location handles limited renewals and replacements for eligible Maine driver licenses and state ID cards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
Library · City office
Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials, use online resources, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnpubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Auburn Recreation Department
48 Pettengill Park Road, Auburn, ME 04210
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksResidents can find and register for recreation programs and ask about city parks and facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auburnmaine.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Auburn
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Good Shepherd Food Bank
3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Concepts, Inc
240 Bates St, Lewiston, ME 04240-7330
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Western Maine Community Action, Inc.
PO Box 200, East Wilton, ME 04234-0200
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Androscoggin County
Auburn is in Androscoggin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maine.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsplus.org
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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.
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