Suffolk County

Local offices in Suffolk County

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

• Child support · State office

  Boston Child Support Metro Regional Office

  100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help starting, enforcing, or changing a child support order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 617-626-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  EOHHS Chelsea Center Transitional Assistance Office

  80 Everett Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chelsea, MA 02150

  Help here

  • Cash and food benefitsApply for or get help with state cash and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DTA Jackson Square Transitional Assistance Office

  1785 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02119

  Help here

  • Cash and food benefitsApply for or get help with state cash and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 617-238-0080DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Older adults · City office

  Boston Age Strong Commission

  1 City Hall Square, Room 271, Boston, MA 02201

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesBoston residents age 55 and older can get help finding services, benefits, and programs.
  Call 617-635-4366DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mystic Valley Aging Services

  300 Commercial Street, Suite 19, Malden, MA 02148

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop can get help finding support to live independently.
  Call 781-324-7705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center

  75 Federal Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet job search help, career guidance, and information about training.Read more
  Call 617-399-3100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  MassHire Metro North Career Center Chelsea Access Point

  4 Gerrish Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpAsk about local job search and workforce services available at this access point.Read more
  Call 617-884-4333DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Boston Haymarket RMV Service Center

  136 Blackstone Street, Boston, MA 02109

  Help here

  • Driver license, permit, and ID transactionsComplete eligible driver license, learner's permit, and ID transactions by appointment.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Suffolk County

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

Cities and towns in Suffolk County

• Boston
• Chelsea
• Revere
• Winthrop Town

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