Laconia

Local offices in Laconia

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

• Human services · City office

  Welfare Division

  45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Emergency general assistanceLaconia residents can apply for short-term help with basic needs such as shelter, food, rent, medicine, and utility bills.Apply online
  Call 603-527-1267DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Laconia DHHS District Office

  65 Beacon Street West, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • State benefits and servicesContact the district office for help with state benefits and services, including SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.
  Call 603-524-4485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Laconia Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  32 Canal Street, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and housing vouchersAsk about subsidized housing and Housing Choice Vouchers for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 603-524-2112DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Laconia Water Department

  988 Union Avenue, Lakeport, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingPay a water or sewer bill in person or find other ways to pay.
  Call 603-524-0901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Laconia Senior Center

  184 Beacon Street West, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can ask about center activities, meals, and local aging resources.
  Call 603-524-7689DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  NH Employment Security, Laconia Office

  426 Union Avenue, Suite 3, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment servicesGet help with job search services and unemployment claims at the Laconia office.
  Call 603-524-3960DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov

• Library · City office

  Laconia Public Library

  695 Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public resources, or ask a librarian for help.
  Call 603-524-4775DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Laconia City Hall

  45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall to find the right city department or get information about city services.
  Call 603-527-1270DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Laconia Community Center

  306 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Community programs and activitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, and community events at the center.
  Call 603-524-5046DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Laconia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Laconia

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

Job help near Laconia

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  NH WORKS - Laconia

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  2.9 miles away

  426 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246

  Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

  Call 603-271-7700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Belknap County

Laconia is in Belknap County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Laconia WIC Clinic

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 800-578-2050Website

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

• State office

  New Hampshire DHHS Laconia District Office

  65 Beacon Street West, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit the district office for help with benefits, food assistance, child care, Medicaid, and child support services.
  Call 603-524-4485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.nh.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Laconia Housing

  32 Canal Street, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for subsidized housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 603-524-2112DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Partnership for Public Health

  67 Water Street, Suite 105, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource supportGet help finding Medicare and Medicaid guidance, caregiver support, and local services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Veteran services navigationGet connected to local services and support for veterans.Read more
  Call 603-528-6945DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  New Hampshire Employment Security Laconia Office

  426 Union Avenue, Suite 3, Laconia, NH 03246

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment claims.
  Call 603-524-3960DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhes.nh.gov

Everything in Belknap County

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