Barnstable County

Local offices in Barnstable County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  DTA Hyannis Transitional Assistance Office

  500 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

  Help here

  • SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food or cash benefits, submit documents, manage your case, or get help at the office.Apply online
  Call 508-862-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• State office

  Cape Cod WIC Program main clinic

  700 Attucks Lane, Suite 1-A, Hyannis, MA 02601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 508-771-7896DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Barnstable Housing Authority

  146 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable housing and rental assistance through the authority's housing programs.
  Call 508-771-7222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstablehousing.org

• Human services · County office

  Barnstable County Department of Human Services

  3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630

  Help here

  • Human services information and referralGet help finding local health and human services, including support for housing needs and substance use.
  Call 508-375-6628DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecod.gov

• Public health · County office

  Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment

  3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630

  Help here

  • Public health nursing and immunizationsGet immunizations and health information from the county public health nursing team.Read more
  Call 508-375-6617DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecod.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Mass 211

  Help here

  • Community services information and referralCall any time to find health and human services and other local help.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands

  68 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for older adults, including home care, meals, and help with benefits.
  Call 508-394-4630DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escci.org

• State office

  MassAbility Hyannis

  500 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationGet counseling and support to help you prepare for work or keep a job if you have a disability.
  Call 508-775-6173DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Barnstable County Emergency Management

  3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and regional responseFind emergency preparedness information and learn about regional response and shelter coordination.
  Call 774-223-7162DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecod.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center

  372 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, workshops, and training options.Read more
  Call 508-771-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masshire-capeandislands.com

Barnstable County, Cape Cod, Massachusetts website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Barnstable County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Barnstable County

• Barnstable Town

Massachusetts programs by kind of help

These are run by Massachusetts 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