Fall River

Local offices in Fall River

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

• State office

  DTA Fall River Transitional Assistance Office

  1567 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash benefits and get help with their DTA case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 508-646-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fall River Housing Authority

  85 Morgan Street, Fall River, MA 02721

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 508-675-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallriverha.org

• Older adults · City office

  Fall River Council on Aging

  114 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesAsk about senior center activities, meals, and services for older residents.
  Call 508-324-2711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallriverma.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  MassHire Fall River Career Center

  446 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingJob seekers can get help with job searches, career advice, training, and workshops.Read more
  Call 508-730-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• State office

  Fall River RMV Service Center

  1794 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can handle in-person driver's license, identification, and vehicle registration transactions by appointment.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Library · City office

  Fall River Public Library

  104 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet library materials, use public resources, and ask staff for help.
  Call 508-324-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallriverlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fall River Parks and Recreation Department

  450 Middle Street, Fall River, MA 02724

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind city park information and recreation programs for residents.
  Call 508-324-2550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallriverma.gov

City of Fall River website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fall River

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

Offices for all of Bristol County

Fall River is in Bristol County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Fall River WIC Program

  387 Quarry Street, Suite 101, Fall River, MA 02723

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 508-679-9349DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Bristol Law Library

  9 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780

  Help here

  • Legal research helpThe public can get help with legal research and use law books and online legal databases.
  Call 508-824-7632DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Bristol Aging & Wellness

  1 Father DeValles Boulevard, Unit 8, Fall River, MA 02723

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding home care, meals, and other support.
  Call 508-675-2101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bristolaging.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Coastline Elderly Services

  863 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in the New Bedford area can get help with home care, meals, and support services.
  Call 508-999-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastlinenb.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  MassHire Taunton Career Center

  72 School Street, Taunton, MA 02780

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingJob seekers can get help with job searches, career advice, training, and workshops.
  Call 508-730-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• State office

  Taunton RMV Service Center

  1 Washington Street, Taunton, MA 02780

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can handle in-person driver's license, identification, and vehicle registration transactions by appointment.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

Everything in Bristol County

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