Rochester

Local offices in Rochester

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

• Human services · City office

  Municipal Welfare

  31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • Emergency basic needs assistanceApply for emergency financial help with basic needs such as food, shelter, or utilities.
  Call 603-332-3505DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Hampshire DHHS Rochester District Office

  150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • State benefitsVisit the office for help accessing state benefits, including food, cash, health, and child care assistance.
  Call 603-332-9120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Rochester Housing Authority

  77 Olde Farm Lane, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and other affordable housing options.
  Call 603-332-4126DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water & Sewer Billing

  209 Chestnut Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help with city water and sewer billing and account questions.
  Call 603-332-3110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Rochester Senior Activity Center

  150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • Senior programsFind senior activities and programs at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center.
  Call 603-332-4120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Rochester Public Library

  65 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow books and use its collections, resources, and programs.
  Call 603-332-1428DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • City informationCall or visit City Hall for general information about city services.
  Call 603-335-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Rochester Recreation & Arena

  150 Wakefield Street, Suite 1, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and parksFind recreation programs and information about city parks and facilities.
  Call 603-332-4120DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Rochester, New Hampshire website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rochester

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

Job help near Rochester

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.

• Youth program

  MY TURN - Employment Plus Program - Greater Rochester

  0.3 miles away

  1 Winter Street, Suite 1, Rochester, NH 03867

  Call 603-335-1177DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Rochester.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NH WORKS - Somersworth

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  5.2 miles away

  6 Marsh Brook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 603-742-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NH WORKS - Portsmouth

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  2000 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5673

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 603-436-3702DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  NH WORKS - Laconia

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  29 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 Strafford County

Rochester is in Strafford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Goodwin Community Health WIC

  311 Route 108, Somersworth, NH 03878

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-332-4358DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Rochester District Office

  150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22, Rochester, NH 03867

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the district office for help with state health and family assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Community Partners

  113 Crosby Road, Forum Court, Suite 1, Dover, NH 03820

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the community mental health center for help with mental health or substance use needs.
  Call 603-516-9300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 New Hampshire

  Help here

  • Health and human service referralsCall any time to get connected with local health, housing, and human service resources.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211nh.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  New Hampshire Judicial Branch, Strafford County Courts

  259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

  Help here

  • Court services and self-help informationGet court information and help with family, probate, and superior court matters.
  Call 855-212-1234DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and Disability Resource Center, Community Partners

  25 Old Dover Road, Rochester, NH

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information about long-term care, caregiver support, Medicare, and services for people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 603-332-7398DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Strafford 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