Essex County
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Local offices in Essex County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · County office
Essex County Government
75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountyvermont.gov
Human services · State office
Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, Newport
100 Main Street, Suite 240, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Benefits and basic needsApply for state benefits that help pay for food, heating, and other basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov
Human services · State office
Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division, Newport
100 Main Street, Suite 230, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Family and child support servicesGet help with child safety concerns and family support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov
Public health · State office
Newport Local Health Office
100 Main Street, Suite 220, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Local public health servicesGet information and support for public health services in the Newport area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Public health · State office
WIC at Newport Local Health Office
100 Main Street, Suite 220, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help to eligible pregnant people and families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Newport Job Center
100 Main Street, Suite 210, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
State office · State office
Newport DMV Office
100 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Driver licenses and learner permitsApply for a driver license or learner permit at the DMV office.
- Non-driver identificationApply for a Vermont non-driver ID at the DMV office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, Newport
5452 US Route 5, Suite H, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportGet help finding services, rides, food resources, and support for caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nekcouncil.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Newport Outreach
70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Help here
- Food, housing, and utility supportAsk for help with housing, food, heating fuel, or utility needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nekcavt.org
Emergency help · County office
Essex County Sheriff's Department
91 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905
Help here
- Sheriff and emergency assistanceContact the sheriff's department for non-emergency assistance; call 911 for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecsdvt.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont 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
- Vermont 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