Manchester

Local offices in Manchester

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

• Human services · City office

  Manchester Welfare Department

  1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101

  Help here

  • General assistanceApply for city help with basic needs such as food, housing, medicine, and utilities.Apply online
  Call 603-624-6484DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesternh.gov

• State office · State office

  New Hampshire DHHS Manchester District Office

  1050 Perimeter Road, Suite 501, Manchester, NH 03103

  Help here

  • State benefits applicationsApply for state benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, child care, and cash assistance at the district office.Apply online
  Call 603-668-2330DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  198 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104-6125

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing assistanceApply for public housing and other housing assistance through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 603-624-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesterhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Manchester Water Works

  281 Lincoln Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  Help here

  • Water bill and account helpContact Water Works for help with your water account, bill, or payment options.Read more
  Call 603-624-6494DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesternh.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Manchester Senior Services Department

  151 Douglas Street, Manchester, NH 03101

  Help here

  • Senior programs and activitiesOlder adults can join social, educational, health, and recreation programs at the Cashin Senior Activity Center.Read more
  Call 603-624-6533DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesternh.gov

• Local office · City office

  Manchester NH 311

  Help here

  • Report a city concernReport issues such as potholes, missed trash pickup, illegal dumping, or park problems through the city’s 311 service.Read more
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesternh.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  New Hampshire Employment Security Manchester Office

  300 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104-4957

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job search services and unemployment claims at the Manchester office.Apply online
  Call 603-627-7841DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov

• Library · City office

  Manchester City Library

  405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03104

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can borrow books and other materials, use internet and research services, and attend classes and events.
  Call 603-624-6550DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesternh.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Manchester Parks and Recreation Division

  475 Valley Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can find city recreation classes, camps, sports, and other activities.Read more
  Call 603-624-6444DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on manchesternh.gov

City of Manchester, New Hampshire website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Manchester

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

Offices for all of Hillsborough County

Manchester is in Hillsborough County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  NH DHHS Manchester District Office

  1050 Perimeter Road, Suite 501, Manchester, NH 03103

  Help here

  • State benefits and assistanceResidents can apply for food, medical, child care, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services through the state district office.Read more
  Call 603-668-2330DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties

  40 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  Help here

  • Housing and energy assistanceResidents can ask about help with housing costs, fuel bills, and weatherization.
  • Community support programsResidents can find help with food, child care, and other basic needs.
  Call 603-668-8010DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caphr.org

• Local office · County office

  Hillsborough County Nursing Home

  400 Mast Road, Goffstown, NH 03045

  Help here

  • Nursing home admission and careResidents and their representatives can ask about admission and long-term nursing care.Read more
  Call 603-627-5540DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcnh.org

• 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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211nh.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  NH Aging and Disability Resource Center, Hillsborough County

  555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and understanding care options.
  • Medicare counselingResidents can get help understanding Medicare coverage and choices.
  Call 603-644-2240DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  New Hampshire Employment Security, Manchester Office

  300 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help finding work and using employment services.
  • Unemployment benefitsWorkers can get help with unemployment claims and benefits.Apply online
  Call 603-627-7841DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov

Everything in Hillsborough 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