Housing information
Resources for Homeless
Our resources are dedicated to providing essential support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Manchester and beyond.
Through the City of Manchester’s Welfare Department, we helpful sources to those who are unable to meet basic needs such as food, housing, medications, and utilities.
Resources for Homeless
Housing & Homeless Resources:
How to increase housing in New Hampshire.
Manchester’s Continuum of Care Agencies: Housing Resources and assistance.
National Alliance to End Homelessness: Resources for homeless.
National Coalition for the Homeless: Resources for homeless.
New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness: Resources for homeless.
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness: Resources for homeless.
Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Homelessness: Resources for homeless.
211 New Hampshire Community Resources: Search tool for shelter, food, medical, and clothing.
Housing Assistance and Shelter Resources:
Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority: Offers programs for housing assistance.
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority: Apply here to get rental assistance.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development: Tools to find shelter, food pantries, clothing, and health clinics.
Community Action Partnership New Hampshire: Tools to find shelter, food pantries, clothing, and health clinics.
Legal and Employment Resources:
New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits: Apply here for unemployment benefits.
NH Bar Association: Legal resources and services.
NH Legal Aid: Provides low-cost legal assistance.
603 Legal Aid: Helps low-income people by providing free civil legal advice.
New Hampshire Judicial Branch: Provides low-cost legal assistance.
Veteran Resources:
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: Services and support for veterans.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: Assistance and resources for homeless veterans.
Welfare Department
The City of Manchester’s Welfare Department offers financial aid to those who are unable to cover basic needs, such as:
Contact
If Manchester is not your place of residence, please reach out to your municipal city or town office for guidance on applying for general assistance. Additionally, you have the option to apply for assistance programs by visiting the State of NH Department of Health and Human Services at 1050 Perimeter Road, Ste 501 in Manchester for services such as:
ANB – Aid to the Needy Blind
APTD – Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled
Child Care
Child Support
DEAS – Division of Elderly and Adult Services
DCYF – Division of Children, Youth and Families
Food Stamps
NH Healthy Kids Program
Medicaid
OAA – Old Age Assistance
TANF – Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
City of Manchester
Welfare Department
1528 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101-1350
Charleen Michaud
Welfare Director
Phone: (603) 624-6484
Fax: (603) 628-6179
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Website Shortcut:
manchesternh.gov/Welfare
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