Rochester
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Local offices in Rochester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Municipal Welfare
31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- Emergency basic needs assistanceApply for emergency financial help with basic needs such as food, shelter, or utilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochesternh.gov
State office · State office
New Hampshire DHHS Rochester District Office
150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- State benefitsVisit the office for help accessing state benefits, including food, cash, health, and child care assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Rochester Housing Authority
77 Olde Farm Lane, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- Public and affordable housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and other affordable housing options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rhanh.org
Older adults · City office
Rochester Senior Activity Center
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- Senior programsFind senior activities and programs at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochesternh.gov
Utilities · City office
Water & Sewer Billing
209 Chestnut Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city water and sewer billing and account questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochesternh.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Rochester Recreation & Arena
150 Wakefield Street, Suite 1, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind recreation programs and information about city parks and facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochesternh.gov
Library · City office
Rochester Public Library
65 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow books and use its collections, resources, and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochesternh.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- City informationCall or visit City Hall for general information about city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rochesternh.gov
City of Rochester, New Hampshire website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Strafford County
Rochester is in Strafford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
577 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on straffordcap.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and Disability Resource Center, Community Partners
25 Old Dover Road, Rochester, NH
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about long-term care, caregiver support, Medicare, and services for people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communitypartnersnh.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Partners
113 Crosby Road, Forum Court, Suite 1, Dover, NH 03820
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the community mental health center for help with mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communitypartnersnh.org
State office · State office
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Rochester District Office
150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22, Rochester, NH 03867
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the district office for help with state health and family assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov
Public health · Regional office
Goodwin Community Health WIC
311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH 03878
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goodwinch.org
Courts and legal help · State office
New Hampshire Judicial Branch, Strafford County Courts
259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820
Help here
- Court services and self-help informationGet court information and help with family, probate, and superior court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.nh.gov
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 New Hampshire
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.
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