Barre
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Local offices in Barre
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Economic Services Division, Barre District Office
5 Perry Street, Suite 150, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit or call to ask about applying for state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov
Housing help · City office
Barre Housing Authority
4 Humbert Street, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing and affordable housing in Barre.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barrehousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
Barre Water and Sewer Department
6 North Main Street, Suite 5, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with water and sewer bills and payment options.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barrecity.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Barre Area Senior Center
131 South Main Street, Suite 4, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Senior programs and supportFind social activities, programs, and support for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barreseniors.org
Jobs and training · State office
Barre-Montpelier Job Center
5 Perry Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
Library · City office
Aldrich Public Library
6 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aldrichpubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Barre City Hall
6 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- City services and tax paymentsContact City Hall to find city services and get help with city tax payments.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barrecity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barre
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
Vermont Foodbank
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
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
Legal Services Vermont
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
Capstone Community Action
20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641
Listed on humanservices.vermont.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Barre is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Barre Economic Services Division Office
McFarland State Office Building, 5 Perry Street, Suite 150, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for or get help with state benefits, including food, health care, and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Child support · State office
Barre Office of Child Support
219 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or collecting child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Local office · Regional office
Vermont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local and state services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org
Public health · State office
Barre Local Health Office
5 Perry Street, Suite 250, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, infectious diseases, and other local health needs.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Get food and nutrition support during pregnancy and for children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Washington County Mental Health Services
23 Summer Street, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet counseling, treatment, and help during a mental health or substance use crisis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcmhs.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Vermont Council on Aging
59 North Main Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding aging services, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and long-term care options.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvcoa.org
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont 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 - 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
- Vermont 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988