Community Resources

Always register with your local Town Welfare Office first – it’s so worth it. They can help you in a whole lot of ways (and they’re such nice people).

Then, select categories (hotlinks below) to search for resources beyond what Town Welfare is able to help with.

• Advocates to help you reach the right resources and cheer you on
• Bill Payment Assistance – (Emergency)
• Budgeting / Financial Planning
• Burial Expenses
• Car Repair Resources
• Cell Phone / Cell Phone Minutes  
• Childcare Resources
• Clothing for You and Your Family 
• Community Resources (Emergency)
• Dental Services (that take Medicaid)
• Disability Resources
• Domestic Violence and Abuse
• Financial Assistance (Medical)
• Food Pantry
• Fuel for Car (Fuel Vouchers)
• Fuel for Home (Emergency propane, wood etc).
• Furniture (reasonable or free)
• Healthcare
• HIV / AIDS
• Housing (Temporary and Permanent)
• Jobs Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Meals Delivered
• Medical Equipment (Temporary walkers etc.)
• Mental Health Resources
• Mortgage Assistance
• Pet Issues / Veterinarians
• Rent Assistance
• Senior Resources
• Social Security Challenges
• Substance Abuse Resources
• Taxes (Back Taxes, Filing Taxes etc).
• Transportation
• Utilities Assistance
• Veteran’s Care (and Spouses) Resources
• Vision Care
• Weatherization
• Welfare Offices