The Welfare Department administers the state General Assistance Program, which helps individuals who need financial assistance for basic needs, such as rent, food, heating fuel, medications and nonelective medical care services. It serves the residents of the Town of Gorham in Maine. The department offers appointment scheduling and application filling services, as well as information on eligibility, program rules and guidelines. The Welfare Department is governed by the Town of Gorham in Maine, which is also operates code enforcement, finance, planning, police, public works, assessing, and fire and rescue departments.