Lawrence
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Local offices in Lawrence
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Local office · City office
Lawrence City Hall
200 Common Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- City customer service and report a concernCall or use the city form to report a local problem or ask the city for help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.com
Older adults · City office
Lawrence Council on Aging and Senior Center
155 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- Senior services and activitiesOlder adults can get referrals, meals, transportation, and information about local services and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.com
Housing authority · City office
Lawrence Community Development and Housing
360 Merrimack Street, Entrance K, Unit 270, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- Community housing programsThe department manages city housing programs that may help residents with housing needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Lawrence Housing Authority
353 Elm Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersResidents can contact the Housing Authority about public housing and rental voucher programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencehousing.org
Utilities · City office
Lawrence Water and Sewer Department
396 Water Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- Water and sewer billsResidents can ask about water and sewer bills, usage, and payment options.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.com
Library · City office
Lawrence Public Library
51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can use library collections, get help from library staff, and attend programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencefreelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lawrence Recreation Department
155 Haverhill Street, Second Floor, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- Sports and recreation programsResidents can find and sign up for sports and recreation programs for youth, teens, and adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.com
State office · State office
DTA Lawrence Transitional Assistance Office
280 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA 01843
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food and cash benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Jobs and training · State office
MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center
439 South Union Street, Suite 208, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- Job search and career supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, career planning, training, and workshops.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
Lawrence RMV Service Center
73 Winthrop Avenue, Lawrence, MA 01843
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesResidents can make an appointment for in-person driver license, learner permit, or ID transactions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Essex County
Lawrence is in Essex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
DTA North Shore Transitional Assistance Office
45 Congress Street, Suite 4120, Salem, MA 01970
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food and cash benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center
439 South Union Street, Suite 208, Lawrence, MA 01843
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on masshiremvcc.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
MassHire North Shore Career Center
70 Washington Street, First Floor, Salem, MA 01970
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on masshire-nscareers.org
Older adults · Regional office
SeniorCare Inc.
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesFind information and support for older adults and family caregivers in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorcareinc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Action, Inc.
180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local help with basic needs and energy costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on actioninc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Lawrence Court Service Center
2 Appleton Street, 2nd Floor, Lawrence, MA 01840
Help here
- Court self-helpGet free help understanding court forms and processes if you do not have a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
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 877-211-6277 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988