Holyoke

Local offices in Holyoke

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

• State office

  DTA Holyoke Transitional Assistance Office

  72-100 Front Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsResidents can apply for SNAP and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 413-552-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Holyoke Housing Authority

  475 Maple Street, Suite One, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can ask about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
  Call 413-539-2220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Holyoke Gas and Electric

  99 Suffolk Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Utility billing and fuel assistance informationCustomers can get help with gas and electric bills and find information about heating assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 413-536-9300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hged.com

• Human services · City office

  City of Holyoke

  536 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • City information and helpCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and offices.
  Call 413-322-5510DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Holyoke Council on Aging and Senior Center

  291 Pine Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportOlder residents can ask about senior programs, fuel assistance, SNAP, and health insurance.
  Call 413-322-5625DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Holyoke Career Center

  208 Race Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet free job search support, career guidance, and information about training programs.
  Call 413-532-4900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Holyoke Public Library

  250 Chestnut Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsResidents can borrow materials, use library technology, and join library programs.
  Call 413-420-8101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department

  536 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can ask about city parks, sports, and recreation programs.
  Call 413-322-5620DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Holyoke website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Holyoke

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

Offices for all of Hampden County

Holyoke is in Hampden County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  DTA Springfield Center Transitional Assistance Office

  243 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104

  Help here

  • SNAP and cash assistanceGet help applying for food and cash benefits or managing an existing case.Apply online
  • Pathways to WorkFind work training and employment support for eligible benefit recipients.Read more
  Call 413-858-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Holyoke/Chicopee WIC Program main clinic

  300 High Street, 1st floor, Holyoke, MA 01040

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.Apply online
  Call 413-534-2460DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Springfield South WIC Program main clinic

  816 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01105

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.Apply online
  Call 413-739-1100DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  MassHealth Enrollment Center, Springfield

  243 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104

  Help here

  • MassHealth applications and member helpGet help with a MassHealth application or questions about your health coverage.Apply online
  Call 800-841-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Mass 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Local resource referralCall or visit Mass 2-1-1 to find local health and human services, including help during a disaster.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Hampden County Superior Court

  50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103

  Help here

  • Court forms and case informationGet court forms, case information, and help with Superior Court procedures.
  Call 413-735-6016DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hampden 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