Claremont
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Local offices in Claremont
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Claremont Public Welfare
58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Local assistanceContact the Welfare Department to ask about help with heat, rent, food, or medicine.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontnh.com
Housing help · Regional office
Claremont Housing Authority
243 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nhhac.org
Utilities · City office
Claremont Water and Sewer Billing
58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk about your city water or sewer bill and available payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontnh.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Claremont Savings Bank Community Center
152 South Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Community recreationVisit the community center for recreation programs, fitness facilities, and memberships.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontnh.com
Jobs and training · State office
New Hampshire Employment Security, Claremont Office
404 Washington Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesVisit or call for job search help and information about unemployment benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov
State office
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, Claremont Office
Mill #1, 17 Water Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the Claremont DMV location for driver licensing services when it is open.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nh.gov
Library · City office
Fiske Free Library
108 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books, access digital materials, and get research help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontnh.com
Local office · City office
Claremont City Hall
58 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city departments, services, and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claremontnh.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Claremont
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
New Hampshire Food Bank
700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
603 Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southwestern Community Services Inc
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sullivan County
Claremont is in Sullivan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · State office
New Hampshire Circuit Court, 5th Circuit, District Division, Claremont
1 Police Court, Suite 2, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Court information and self-helpFind court information and help understanding court processes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.nh.gov
Local office · County office
Sullivan County Government
5 Nursing Home Drive, Unity, NH 03743
Help here
- County information and assistanceContact the county for information about county offices and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivancountynh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sullivan County Aging and Disability Resource Center
33 Arbor Way, Charlestown, NH
Help here
- Aging, disability, and caregiver supportGet help finding services, understanding care options, and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhcare-c.org
Jobs and training · State office
NH Works Claremont
404 Washington Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and workforce training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nheconomy.com
State office
Newport DMV
20 North Main Street, Newport, NH 03773
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a New Hampshire driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nh.gov
New Hampshire programs by kind of help
These are run by New Hampshire 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
Talk to a person
- 211 NH
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988