Barnstable Town
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Local offices in Barnstable Town
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
DTA Hyannis Transitional Assistance Office
500 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food or cash benefits, submit documents, manage your case, or get help at the office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing and Community Development
367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Affordable housing resourcesFind town housing programs and links to local affordable housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstable.gov
Housing help · City office
Barnstable Housing Authority
146 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable housing and rental assistance through the authority's housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstablehousing.org
Utilities · City office
Water Supply Division
47 Old Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Water service and billingGet help with water service and bills for the Hyannis water system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstable.gov
Local office · City office
Town Hall
367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Town information and customer serviceCall or visit Town Hall for general information and help reaching town departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstable.gov
Older adults · City office
Council on Aging
825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Senior services and supportGet information about programs and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstable.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
MassHire Cape and Islands Career Center
372 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet job search help, career counseling, training information, and resume support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Town Libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the town directory to find one of Barnstable’s seven public libraries.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstable.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation Division
141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Recreation programsRegister for town recreation programs, activities, and swimming lessons.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnstable.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barnstable Town
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Inc. (CACCI)
372 North St, Hyannis, MA 02601-5102
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc. (PACE)
166 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6022
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Barnstable County
Barnstable Town is in Barnstable County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Cape Cod WIC Program main clinic
700 Attucks Lane, Suite 1-A, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Human services · County office
Barnstable County Department of Human Services
3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
Help here
- Human services information and referralGet help finding local health and human services, including support for housing needs and substance use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecod.gov
Public health · County office
Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment
3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
Help here
- Public health nursing and immunizationsGet immunizations and health information from the county public health nursing team.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecod.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mass 211
Help here
- Community services information and referralCall any time to find health and human services and other local help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands
68 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for older adults, including home care, meals, and help with benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escci.org
State office
MassAbility Hyannis
500 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet counseling and support to help you prepare for work or keep a job if you have a disability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Massachusetts programs by kind of help
These are run by Massachusetts 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 - 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
- Mass 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