Nantucket County
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Local offices in Nantucket County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · County office
Housing Department
5 Windy Way, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Affordable housing informationGet information about affordable housing options and programs on Nantucket.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucket-ma.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Nantucket Housing Authority
3 Manta Drive, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Public housing and rental subsidiesAsk about public housing and rental subsidy programs for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Human services · County office
Health & Human Services Department
131 Pleasant Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Human services information and referralsGet connected to local help and support services for residents of all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucket-ma.gov
Public health · County office
Public Health Department
131 Pleasant Street, 1st Floor, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department about local public health services and environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucket-ma.gov
State office · State office
Health Imperatives/Nantucket
20 Vesper Lane, #L3, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Health clinic servicesContact the clinic about health services available at its Nantucket location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mass 211
Help here
- Community services referralCall 2-1-1 to find health and human services and local help in your community.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mass211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Nantucket County Superior Court
16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Court information and formsGet court forms and information about filing fees, hearings, and court processes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Older adults · County office
Saltmarsh Senior Center
81 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesFind social, recreation, fitness, and support programs for older residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucket-ma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Nantucket Office
144 Orange Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about in-home support and other services for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on escci.org
Veterans · County office
Veteran Services
22 New South Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help filing veterans claims, pensions, and Chapter 115 benefit applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucket-ma.gov
Emergency help · County office
Nantucket Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind local emergency plans and sign up for alerts about disasters and other emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucket-ma.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
MassHire Cape and Islands Career Center
372 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet job search help, career counseling, training information, and resume support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
Nantucket RMV Service Center
16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- License, permit, and ID transactionsComplete eligible license, learner’s permit, or ID transactions by appointment.
- Vehicle registration and title transactionsComplete eligible vehicle registration and title transactions at the service center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the library’s books, digital resources, reference help, and public programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nantucketatheneum.org
Town & County of Nantucket website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Nantucket County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
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