Strafford County

Local offices in Strafford County

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

• 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

• Older adults · County office

  Riverside Rest Home

  276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

  Help here

  • Long-term careContact the county rest home about residential care for older adults who need it.
  Call 603-742-1348DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.strafford.nh.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Strafford County Communications Center and Emergency Management

  259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

  Help here

  • Emergency management informationContact the county for emergency preparedness and public safety dispatch information.
  Call 603-742-4968DirectionsWebsite

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

Strafford County, New Hampshire website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Strafford County

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

Cities and towns in Strafford County

• Dover
• Rochester
• Somersworth

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