Southbridge Town

Local offices in Southbridge Town

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

• State office

  DTA Southbridge Transitional Assistance Office

  80 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Food and cash benefitsApply for SNAP or cash benefits and get help managing your case.Apply online
  Call 508-765-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Southbridge Housing Authority

  60 Charlton Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental helpApply for public housing or a Section 8 voucher through the Housing Authority.Apply online
  Call 508-765-5858DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Treasurer / Collector

  41 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsAsk about water or sewer bills, payments, and payment plans.
  • Tax billsPay town tax bills or ask about a payment.
  Call 508-764-5410DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.southbridge.ma.us

• Utilities · City office

  Water Department

  185 Guelphwood Road, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Water serviceGet help with the town water supply or report a water system problem.
  Call 508-764-3207DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.southbridge.ma.us

• Local office · City office

  Town Manager's Office

  41 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact the Town Manager's Office with questions about town services or to reach town departments.
  Call 508-764-5405DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.southbridge.ma.us

• Older adults · City office

  Casaubon Senior Center

  153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportOlder residents can find social activities, wellness programs, trips, and information at the center.
  Call 508-764-1469DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.southbridge.ma.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  MassHire Southbridge Career Center

  14 Mechanic Street, Suite 330, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and unemployment resources.Apply online
  Call 508-765-6430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masshirecentralcc.com

• State office

  Southbridge RMV Service Center

  6 Larochelle Way, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Driver license, permit, and ID servicesMake an appointment for in-person driver license, learner's permit, or ID services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Library · City office

  Jacob Edwards Library

  236 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public services and programs.
  Call 508-764-5426DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Southbridge website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Southbridge Town

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

Offices for all of Worcester County

Southbridge Town is in Worcester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Worcester WIC Program Main Clinic

  18 Chestnut Street, Suite 440, Worcester, MA 01608

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Worcester Transitional Assistance Office

  50 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01604

  Help here

  • Apply for food and cash assistanceGet help applying for SNAP food benefits and cash assistance.Apply online
  • Get help with benefitsGet help with a DTA case, documents, or an EBT card.
  Call 508-767-3100DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Southbridge Transitional Assistance Office

  80 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550

  Help here

  • Apply for food and cash assistanceGet help applying for SNAP food benefits and cash assistance.Apply online
  • Get help with benefitsGet help with a DTA case, documents, or an EBT card.
  Call 508-765-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.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
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Worcester Trial Court Law Library

  184 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA 01608

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchUse legal books and online resources or ask a law librarian for legal information.
  Call 508-831-2525DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging

  330 Southwest Cutoff, Suite 203, Worcester, MA 01604

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 508-852-5539DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Worcester 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