Southbridge Town
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Local offices in Southbridge Town
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State office · 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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Housing authority · 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on masshirecentralcc.com
State office · 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jacobedwardslibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Southbridge Town
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
Worcester County Food Bank
474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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
Community Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Making Opportunity Count, Inc. (MOC)
601 River St, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2975
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC)
7 Bishop St, Framingham, MA 01702-8323
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. (WCAC)
18 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Worcester, MA 01608-1817
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnection.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Mass 211
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