Need help? Links to other assistance programs
If you need help beyond the Town of Brookline Direct Assistance, or want more information on other programs, please see the links below.
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United Way A-Z assistance
211 NH is the connection for New Hampshire residents to the most up to date resources they need from specially trained Information and Referral Specialists. 211 NH is available 24 hours, 365 days a year. Multilingual assistance and TDD access is also available. For those outside of New Hampshire, call 1.866.444.4211 or www.211nh.org/ .
211 NH is an initiative of Granite United Way and relies on the generosity of donors and partners like Eversource, the State of New Hampshire, Volunteer NH and local United Ways.
NH EASY Gateway
NH Dept of Health and Human Services: A direct link to apply for Medical, SNAP, Child Care, Long Term Care, etc. Apply now for Cash, Medical, SNAP (Food Assistance), Child Care, Medicare Beneficiary and Long Term Care Assistance. Click here to visit NH Easy.
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Souhegan Valley Rides
Souhegan Valley Rides (SVR) is a curb-to-curb, "dial-a-ride" type bus service available to residents of Brookline, NH.
The focus for this service is on providing transportation for non-emergency purposes and assisting those in greatest need – elderly residents, those living with a disability, and residents who are unable to drive. Other residents may use the service as space is available in the schedule. Rides are available to most destinations within the six communities and to/from Nashua depending on each day's schedule.
To use the Ride service, you must first apply. Applications are available here.
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New Hampshire Housing
New Hampshire Housing provides Brookline Residents many services. Check out the Southern New Hampshire Services: Childcare, nutrition, education, workforce, housing, Senior living needs and fuel assistance.
Fuel and Electric Assistance Program Application 2022-2023. Early applications are prioritized to elderly, disabled, and families with children under 6 years. All others can apply after 9/1. Income Eligibility requirements.
New Hampshire Housing: Rental Assistance, Eviction Services.