If you are affected by the Federal Government Shutdown, here are Guam-based resources available to you right now. This guide keeps things simple: manage cash flow, secure food and health coverage, keep your utilities on, and protect your housing.
NOTE: This information is gathered from public internet sources. Programs change; always click through, confirm details, and beware of scams (no fees to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, UI, housing, or 2-1-1). If something looks off, call the official numbers on the linked sites to verify before sharing personal info. This is not legal, financial, or life advice; seek licensed professionals for help.
🕐 What to do first (10-minute plan)
- Cash flow triage: File or reopen your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim with the Guam Department of Labor (GDOL) at dol.guam.gov or in person at the GCIC Building in Hagåtña. Check for ongoing Pandemic or Disaster Relief Assistance Programs through GDOL.
- Food & health coverage: Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash Assistance, or Medicaid through the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS). Check WIC (Women, Infants & Children) eligibility via DPHSS.
- Keep the lights and water on: Apply for LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) or inquire about utility relief through Guam Power Authority (GPA), Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA), and Guam Energy Office.
- Housing stability: Contact the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA) for rental and housing assistance programs.
- One-stop referrals: Dial 2-1-1 Guam or visit guam211.org for community support programs for food, rent, utilities, and legal aid.
🔗 Links & Resources (Guam)
Income & Jobs
Guam Department of Labor (GDOL):
🔗 https://dol.guam.gov/
Unemployment Benefits:
🔗 https://dol.guam.gov/employment-services/unemployment-insurance/
Workforce Development & Job Programs:
🔗 https://dol.guam.gov/workforce-development/
Food Access
SNAP (Food Assistance):
🔗 https://dphss.guam.gov/division-of-public-welfare/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/
WIC (Women, Infants & Children):
🔗 https://dphss.guam.gov/division-of-public-health/wic/
Guam Food Bank:
🔗 https://guamfoodbank.org/
Catholic Social Service Guam:
🔗 https://www.catholicsocialserviceguam.org/
Health Coverage
Medicaid & MIP (Medically Indigent Program):
🔗 https://dphss.guam.gov/division-of-public-welfare/medicaid-program/
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA):
🔗 https://gmha.org/
Community Health Centers:
🔗 https://ghc.guam.gov/
Heat, Utilities & Weatherization
Guam Power Authority (GPA):
🔗 https://guampowerauthority.com/
Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA):
🔗 https://guamwaterworks.org/
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance):
🔗 https://dphss.guam.gov/division-of-public-welfare/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/
Guam Energy Office:
🔗 https://energy.guam.gov/
Housing
Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA):
🔗 https://www.ghura.org/
HUD Guam:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/guam
Emergency Housing & Section 8 Info:
🔗 https://www.ghura.org/section-8
One-stop referrals
2-1-1 Guam:
🔗 https://guam211.org/
Office of the Governor – Community Support:
🔗 https://governor.guam.gov/
Legal Help
Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center:
🔗 https://www.lawhelp.org/as/organization/guam-legal-services-corporation
Public Defender Service Corporation:
🔗 https://guampds.com/
Guam Bar Association Referral Program:
🔗 https://www.guambar.org/
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