Norfolk County

Local offices in Norfolk County

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

• Public health · State office

  Quincy WIC Program main clinic

  300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 200, Quincy, MA 02169

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 617-376-8701DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DTA Quincy Transitional Assistance Office

  1515 Hancock Street, Suite 105, Quincy, MA 02169

  Help here

  • SNAP food benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits or get help managing your case.Apply online
  • Cash assistanceApply for TAFDC or EAEDC cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 617-249-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

  649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

  Help here

  • Land records and deed copiesSearch county land records or ask for help with deeds, mortgage discharges, and homestead filings.
  Call 781-461-6101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Mass 211

  Help here

  • Community services information and referralCall any time to find health and human services and other local help.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Norfolk Law Library

  649 High St., Suite 210, Dedham, MA 02026

  Help here

  • Legal research helpGet help with legal research and use books and online legal databases at no charge.
  Call 781-329-1401DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  HESSCO Elder Services

  545 South Street, Suite 300, Walpole, MA 02081

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services that support living safely at home.
  Call 781-784-4944DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire South Shore Career Center

  1515 Hancock Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, planning a career, and connecting with training and workshops.
  Call 617-745-4000DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Braintree RMV Service Center

  60 Columbian St west, Braintree, MA 02184

  Help here

  • Driver license, permit, and ID servicesMake an appointment for a learner’s permit, driver’s license, or state ID service.Apply online
  • Vehicle registration and title servicesGet help with eligible vehicle registration and title transactions.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Norfolk County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Norfolk County

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

Cities and towns in Norfolk County

• Braintree Town
• Franklin Town
• Quincy
• Randolph Town
• Weymouth Town

Massachusetts programs by kind of help

These are run by Massachusetts 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