Middlesex County

Local offices in Middlesex County

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

• State office

  DTA Framingham Transitional Assistance Office

  300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 508-661-6600DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DTA Lowell Transitional Assistance Office

  131 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 978-446-2400DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DTA Malden Transitional Assistance Office

  245 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 781-388-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  South Middlesex Opportunity Council

  7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01720

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 508-620-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Teamwork

  155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 978-459-0551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Action for Boston Community Development

  178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-357-6202DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee

  11 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-868-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Somerville

  66-70 Union Square, #104, Somerville, MA 02143

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-623-7370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Programs Inter-City

  100 Everett Avenue, #14, Chelsea, MA 02150

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-884-6130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Mass 211

  Help here

  • Community services referralCall 2-1-1 to find health and human services and local help in your community.Read more
  Call 877-211-6277Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Middlesex County Superior Court

  200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801

  Help here

  • Court forms and case assistanceFind court forms and case information, and contact the clerk's office for help with court matters.
  Call 781-939-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeSpan

  280 Merrimack Street, Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, home care, benefits advice, and other local support.
  Call 978-683-7747DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minuteman Senior Services

  One Burlington Woods, Suite 101, Burlington, MA 01803

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, home care, benefits advice, and other local support.
  Call 781-272-7177DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mystic Valley Elder Services

  300 Commercial Street, Suite 19, Malden, MA 02148

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, home care, benefits advice, and other local support.
  Call 781-324-7705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Springwell

  307 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 205, Waltham, MA 02452

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, home care, benefits advice, and other local support.
  Call 617-926-4100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

  61 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02143

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, home care, benefits advice, and other local support.
  Call 617-628-2601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts

  680 Mechanic Street, Suite 120, Leominster, MA 01453

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, home care, benefits advice, and other local support.
  Call 978-537-7411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Framingham Career Center

  39 Grant Street, Suite 150, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding work, planning a career, preparing a resume, and finding training.
  Call 508-861-7993DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Metro North Career Center, Cambridge

  186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 310, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding work, planning a career, preparing a resume, and finding training.
  Call 617-661-7867DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Metro North Career Center, Woburn

  800 West Cummings Park, 6th Floor, Woburn, MA 01801

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding work, planning a career, preparing a resume, and finding training.
  Call 781-932-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Lowell Career Center

  107 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding work, planning a career, preparing a resume, and finding training.
  Call 978-458-2503DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Lowell RMV Service Center

  77 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID transactionsComplete eligible learner's permit, driver's license, and ID transactions by appointment.Apply online
  • Vehicle registration and title transactionsComplete eligible vehicle registration and title transactions at the service center.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Middlesex County

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

Cities and towns in Middlesex County

• Cambridge
• Everett
• Framingham
• Lowell
• Malden
• Marlborough
• Medford
• Melrose
• Newton
• Somerville
• Waltham
• Watertown
• Woburn

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