Cheshire County
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Local offices in Cheshire County
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Mental health and recovery · County office
Connected Families NH
86 West Street, Keene, NH 03431
Help here
- Care coordination for children and youthFamilies with children and youth up to age 21 can get help finding and coordinating mental health and community supports.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cheshire.nh.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Cheshire County Behavioral Health
33 West Street, Keene, NH 03431
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesResidents can contact the county about its behavioral health services and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cheshire.nh.us
State office · State office
New Hampshire DHHS Keene District Office
111 Key Road, Keene, NH
Help here
- State benefitsResidents can get help applying for state benefits, including SNAP, cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
- Child support servicesParents can contact the state office for child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NH Works Keene
149 Emerald Street, Keene, NH 03431
Help here
- Employment and job search helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, career planning, and employment services.
- Unemployment benefitsResidents can contact New Hampshire Employment Security for help with unemployment benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Cheshire County
105 Castle Street, Keene, NH
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and understanding their options.
- Medicare counselingResidents can get help understanding Medicare and comparing coverage options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Southwestern Community Services
63 Community Way, Keene, NH 03431
Help here
- Community action and family assistanceResidents can contact the agency for help with housing, energy costs, and family support programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scshelps.org
Public health · Nonprofit
Southwestern Community Services WIC Program
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scshelps.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Keene Housing
831 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can apply for housing assistance, including the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on keenehousing.org
Local office · Regional office
211 NH
Help here
- Information and referralResidents can contact 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211nh.org
Cheshire County, New Hampshire website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Cheshire 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.
- 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 - 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
Talk to a person
- 211 NH
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