BIDDEFORD — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has announced the opening of a temporary office in Biddeford.

According to Jackie Farwell of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the temporary office opened on Monday and is located at Park One Eleven, 407 Alfred St., Suite A-1, Biddeford.

Farwell said that the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Services provided by the office will include processing of applications and renewals for public assistance programs.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services provides an array of health and human services to the state’s citizens. It is divided into a number of bureaus and units, including: Elder and Adult Services, Child and Family Services, Family Independence, Medical Services and Health. The latter administers the department’s public health services. Some of its divisions include: Health Promotion and Education, Child Health, Disease Control, Public Health Nursing, Health Engineering and Dental Health.

This temporary Biddeford office will serve clients in the Biddeford area until the department establishes a permanent location in Biddeford, which is expected next year, Farwell said.

The department vacated its former office in Biddeford, located at 208 Graham St., over the course of several weeks in April and May out of an abundance of caution and in response to concerns about the condition of the building.

Anyone interested in public assistance benefits is encouraged to visit My Maine Connection for information and to apply online. Information is also available by calling 855-797-4357.