Action, Inc. of Cape Ann Massachusetts

Benefits & Support Services

Our Benefits & Support Services are for many people the first step toward receiving the help they need to improve their lives.

978-282-1000 Ipswich: 978-879-3667 Rockport: 978-879-3487 Click here for hours & locations

 

What We Offer

 

Access to Public Benefits

Get help accessing and understanding public benefits, including:

TAFDC (Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children)

EAEDC (Emergency Aid to Elders, Disabled, & Children)

Emergency Assistance

Social Security

SSI / SSDI

Medicaid / MassHealth - immediate onsite submission available

Food Stamps / SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) -immediate onsite submission available

 

Free Tax Preparation

If eligible, get your taxes prepared for free

 

Housing Assistance

Click here to visit our Housing Assistance page

 

Other Support Services

Help with quit notices, court summons, and other document processes

Help managing your budget or debt

Crisis intervention

 

Outside Resources

www.neighborhoodlaw.org - For Massachusetts legal information online

HOUSEMAN - An online Tenant/Landlord Rights handbook done by ABCD in Boston

Massachusetts Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Guide 

 Earned Income Tax Credit - See if you qualify

Lifeline and Link-Up - Affordable telephone service for income-eligible consumers

MassResources.org - Get detailed information about the many types of assistance available to those living in Massachusetts, and access useful benefits calculators that can help you determine income eligibility

BenefitsCheckUp.org - National Council on Aging Benefits Check Up allows you to apply for extra help through Medicare's Prescription Drug Coverage and see what other benefits you may be eligible for

Health & Human Services Council

Action, Inc. 180 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 Tel: 978-282-1000 Fax: 978-283-0523 www.actioninc.org
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