Norfolk County
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Local offices in Norfolk County
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Local office · County office
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Help here
- Land records and deed copiesSearch county land records or ask for help with deeds, mortgage discharges, and homestead filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolkdeeds.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Norfolk Law Library
649 High St., Suite 210, Dedham, MA 02026
Help here
- Legal research helpGet help with legal research and use books and online legal databases at no charge.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
DTA Quincy Transitional Assistance Office
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 105, Quincy, MA 02169
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits or get help managing your case.Apply online
- Cash assistanceApply for TAFDC or EAEDC cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
MassHire South Shore Career Center
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, planning a career, and connecting with training and workshops.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on masshiress.com
State office · State office
Braintree RMV Service Center
60 Columbian St west, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Driver license, permit, and ID servicesMake an appointment for a learner’s permit, driver’s license, or state ID service.Apply online
- Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with eligible vehicle registration and title transactions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Public health · State office
Quincy WIC Program main clinic
300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 200, Quincy, MA 02169
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Older adults · Regional office
HESSCO Elder Services
545 South Street, Suite 300, Walpole, MA 02081
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services that support living safely at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hessco.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Quincy Community Action Programs
1509 Hancock Street, 3rd Floor, Quincy, MA 02169
Help here
- Housing and rent supportGet help with housing counseling, emergency rent needs, and preventing homelessness.Read more
- Heating and utility helpAsk about heating assistance, utility discounts, and energy saving programs.Read more
- Food and nutrition supportFind food resources and nutrition support through QCAP programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on qcap.org
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Norfolk 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