Berlin

Local offices in Berlin

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

• Human services · City office

  Berlin Welfare Department

  168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • General assistanceEligible residents can apply for help with basic needs such as rent, food, electricity, and medicine.
  Call 603-752-2120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on berlinnh.gov

• State office

  New Hampshire DHHS Berlin District Office

  650 Main Street, Suite 200, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesResidents can get in-person help with state benefits and services, including food assistance, Medicaid, child care, and financial assistance.
  Call 603-752-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Berlin Housing Authority

  10 Serenity Circle, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Public housingResidents can contact the Housing Authority about its housing services and programs.
  Call 603-752-4240DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on berlinnh.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Berlin Finance Department

  168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Sewer and city bill paymentsResidents can get information about city bills and pay sewer bills through the city.Apply onlineRead more
  • Water bill paymentsResidents can pay Berlin Water Works water bills online.Apply online
  Call 603-752-1610DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on berlinnh.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  New Hampshire Employment Security Berlin Office

  151 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesResidents can visit for help with employment services and unemployment claims.
  Call 603-752-5500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov

• Library · City office

  Berlin Public Library

  270 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers and internet, and get help with library resources.
  Call 603-752-5210DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on berlinnh.gov

• Local office · City office

  Berlin City Hall

  168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570

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  • City Clerk servicesVisit the City Clerk for city records and services such as marriage licenses and birth certificates.
  • Vehicle registrationResidents can handle local motor vehicle registration at City Hall.
  Call 603-752-2340DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on berlinnh.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Berlin Recreation Center

  672 First Avenue, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can find city recreation programs and activities at the Recreation Center.
  Call 603-752-2010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on berlinnh.gov

City of Berlin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Berlin

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

Offices for all of Coos County

Berlin is in Coos County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Coos County Welfare Department

  364 Cates Hill Road, Berlin, NH 03570

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceContact the county for help with urgent basic needs and referrals to other assistance.
  Call 603-752-2343DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 New Hampshire

  Help here

  • Health and human service referralsCall any time to get connected with local health, housing, and human service resources.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211nh.org

Everything in Coos County

New Hampshire programs by kind of help

These are run by New Hampshire 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
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• 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