Human Services

Local Welfare Office

Concord Human Services is the local welfare office for the City of Concord.

New Hampshire Department of Employment Security - Employment services, unemployment benefits.
Ph: 603-228-4100 Fax: 603-436-3754
NH Works - assistance with finding a job.
Ph: 603-228-4100

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) NH State Welfare - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a cash program, Emergency Assistance, Food Stamps, (SNAP), Medicaid, Child Care, Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD) is a cash program, Old Age Assistance (OAA), is a cash program and other services, all programs are based on eligibility.
Ph: 603-271-6200 Fax: 603-271-6451
NH Easy - Online application website for programs through DHHS.
Ph: 603-271-6200 Fax: 603-271-6451

Community Action Program (CAP) - Belknap Merrimack Community Action Program - Heating and electric assistance, Neighbor Helping Neighbor (utility disconnects) Senior housing, affordable housing, and assistance programs for the homeless based on eligibility.
Ph: 603-225-6880 Fax: 603-225-9242
New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program NHERAP
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides rent and utility assistance to eligible households who have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ph: 603-841-3440 Fax: 603-290-5536

Alliance Management - Property managers for CATCH housing.
Ph: 603-223-0810
Catch Housing - Affordable housing and home buyer financial success programs.
Ph: 603-225-8835
Concord Housing Authority - Section 8 and Public Housing programs.
Ph: 603-224-4059
Families in Transition - Housing programs with focus on assisting homeless families and individuals.
Ph: 603-641-9441
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority - Statewide housing programs.
Ph: 800-439-7247
Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
HAF provides financial assistance for NH homeowners who cannot pay their home mortgage, utilities, association fees, and/or property taxes.
Ph: 800-974-1377 ext. 1014

New Hampshire 2-1-1 - Searchable data base of area services, homeless outreach
Ph: 2-1-1 or 866-444-4211 from out of state.
New Hampshire Service Link - Aging and disability resource center.
Ph: 866-634-9412

Ascentria Care Alliance - Assists refugees with arrival, integration into the community, job training, placement, and other services.
Ph: 603-224-8111

Community Action Program (CAP) - Belknap Merrimack Community Action Program - Provides food for eligible Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Supplemental Commodity Foods Program (SCFP) and The Meals on Wheels Program provides food for eligible seniors.
Ph: 603-225-2050 Fax: 603-228-1898

Social Security Administration - Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security, and Social Security Disability.
Ph: 888-397-9798

Concord Area Transit - Fixed route bus transportation and demand response transportation for seniors and people with disabilities.
Ph: 603-225-1989