South Portland
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Local offices in South Portland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
South Portland Social Services Department
25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Help here
- General AssistanceApply for help with basic living costs if you cannot afford them.Apply online
- Utility and heating assistanceAsk about help with utility bills or heating costs through General Assistance and the city heating fund.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southportland.gov
State office · State office
Maine DHHS Portland District Office
151 Jetport Boulevard, South Portland, ME 04102
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the office about eligibility for state assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www1.maine.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
South Portland Housing Authority
100 Waterman Drive, Suite 101, South Portland, ME 04106
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance applications and waiting lists.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spha.net
Library · City office
South Portland Public Library
482 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and find programs for all ages.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southportlandlibrary.com
Local office · City office
South Portland City Hall
25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Help here
- City information and referralsCall City Hall for help finding the city service you need.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southportland.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, activities, and information about parks and facilities.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior programsAdults age 55 and older can join free drop-in activities and other senior programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southportland.gov
City of South Portland website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve South Portland
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
Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Pkwy, Bath, ME 04530-1515
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
The Opportunity Alliance
50 Lydia Ln, South Portland, ME 04106-2156
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cumberland County
South Portland is in Cumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
The Opportunity Alliance WIC, Cumberland County
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsCall to apply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on 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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211maine.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Cumberland County Probate Court
142 Federal Street, Suite 125, Portland, ME 04101
Help here
- Probate and guardianship mattersGet information about wills, estates, guardianships, and other probate matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountyme.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services, meals, caregiver support, and health insurance counseling for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smaaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Spectrum Generations
One Weston Court, Suite 109, Augusta, ME 04330
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding long-term support and other services if you live in Brunswick or Harpswell.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spectrumgenerations.org
Emergency help · County office
Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and coordinating help during a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountyme.gov
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