Housing & Public Benefits Support

Community Services Navigators meet with people one-on-one and can offer: 

• help with housing applications (including public housing, RAFT, and more)
• guidance on public benefits such as SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid/MassHealth, and SSI/SSDI
• access to legal advice 
• help with evictions and tenant/landlord disputes 
• referrals to community resources & other supportive services

Rental and Mortgage Assistance

Short-term financial support is available for renters and homeowners who are struggling with their housing costs. Assistance is based on your current income and housing situation. Contact us to see if you might be eligible. 

This funding has been made available in part by the City of Gloucester Community Preservation Act.

Immigration Support

Our Multi-lingual Community Services Navigator can offer guidance on the immigration process, including:

• Signing up for health insurance
• Renewing passports
• School registration for children
• Filling out immigration paperwork
• Referrals to community resources for food, clothing, furniture, and medical care

Additional information can be found on our Resources page. (Link to Resources page)