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Local offices in Bristol County
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Older adults · Regional office
Bristol Aging & Wellness
1 Father DeValles Boulevard, Unit 8, Fall River, MA 02723
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding home care, meals, and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bristolaging.org
Older adults · Regional office
Coastline Elderly Services
863 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in the New Bedford area can get help with home care, meals, and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coastlinenb.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Self Help, Inc.
45 Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Help here
- Community action servicesResidents in its service area can ask for help with programs that support household stability and self-sufficiency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on selfhelpinc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Citizens for Citizens, Inc.
264 Griffin Street, Fall River, MA 02724
Help here
- Community action servicesEligible residents can ask for help with services that address financial hardship and support household stability.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cfcinc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
People Acting in Community Endeavors (PACE)
166 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02742
Help here
- Community action servicesGreater New Bedford residents can ask for help with food, housing, energy costs, health access, and other programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on paceinfo.org
Public health · State office
Fall River WIC Program
387 Quarry Street, Suite 101, Fall River, MA 02723
Help here
- WIC nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
DTA Fall River Transitional Assistance Office
1567 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash benefits and get help with their DTA case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Jobs and training · State office
MassHire Fall River Career Center
446 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Help here
- Job search and trainingJob seekers can get help with job searches, career advice, training, and workshops.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Jobs and training · State office
MassHire Taunton Career Center
72 School Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Help here
- Job search and trainingJob seekers can get help with job searches, career advice, training, and workshops.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
Fall River RMV Service Center
1794 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can handle in-person driver's license, identification, and vehicle registration transactions by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
Taunton RMV Service Center
1 Washington Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can handle in-person driver's license, identification, and vehicle registration transactions by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Bristol Law Library
9 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Help here
- Legal research helpThe public can get help with legal research and use law books and online legal databases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Bristol County
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.
- 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
- Mass 211
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