Essex County

Local offices in Essex County

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

• Human services · State office

  Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, Newport

  100 Main Street, Suite 240, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Benefits and basic needsApply for state benefits that help pay for food, heating, and other basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-479-6151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov

• Public health · State office

  WIC at Newport Local Health Office

  100 Main Street, Suite 220, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help to eligible pregnant people and families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 802-334-4390DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Newport Local Health Office

  100 Main Street, Suite 220, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesGet information and support for public health services in the Newport area.
  Call 802-334-6707DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · State office

  Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division, Newport

  100 Main Street, Suite 230, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Family and child support servicesGet help with child safety concerns and family support services.Read more
  Call 802-334-6723DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, Newport

  5452 US Route 5, Suite H, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportGet help finding services, rides, food resources, and support for caregivers.
  Call 802-334-2190DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Essex County Sheriff's Department

  91 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905

  Help here

  • Sheriff and emergency assistanceContact the sheriff's department for non-emergency assistance; call 911 for emergencies.
  Call 802-676-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecsdvt.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Newport Job Center

  100 Main Street, Suite 210, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
  Call 802-334-6545DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov

• State office

  Newport DMV Office

  100 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and learner permitsApply for a driver license or learner permit at the DMV office.
  • Non-driver identificationApply for a Vermont non-driver ID at the DMV office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov

• Local office · County office

  Essex County Government

  75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Essex County, Vermont website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Essex County

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

Job help near Essex County

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.

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.

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