Role: local hospital and medical-care contact; geography: 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584; cost/eligibility: confirm the right clinic, appointment availability, accepted coverage, and likely cost; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 during a medical emergency | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Weeks Medical Center — Lancaster location
Weeks Medical Center lists a Lancaster location at 173 Middle Street. Call the main number to ask where to start and whether a specific service is available; call 911 for urgent emergency care.
Role: behavioral-health counseling and medication-management pathway; geography: Lancaster; counseling is for established Weeks Primary Care patients; cost/eligibility: ask the primary-care team about intake, clinician availability, coverage, and fees; emergency limit: not crisis response; use NH Rapid Response or 911 as appropriate | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Weeks Medical Center — behavioral health and psychiatry
Weeks says behavioral-health services are available to established Weeks Primary Care patients and asks patients to start with their primary-care provider. For Lancaster psychiatry and behavioral-health information, call 603-788-2521 and confirm current fit, availability, and costs. No hoarding-specialty service was verified.
Role: financial-assistance application for eligible patients; geography: program lists New Hampshire, Vermont, and Oxford County, Maine; cost/eligibility: application and supporting income, tax, and asset documents are required; copay may depend on income and assets; confirm provider participation; emergency limit: billing assistance—not emergency care or a guarantee of eligibility | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Weeks Health Access
Weeks describes a Health Access program for qualifying patients. Ask whether the clinician and service participate, which documents are needed, and what you may owe before relying on assistance.
Role: local basic-needs assistance inquiry; geography: Town of Lancaster; residence and local rules matter; cost/eligibility: appointment required; the Town determines local eligibility and available assistance; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guaranteed benefit | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Town of Lancaster Welfare
The Town Manager's office handles welfare inquiries and asks applicants to make an appointment. Call 603-788-3391 to confirm residency rules, required information, current assistance, and the next step; do not assume every New Hampshire benefit is administered by the Town.
Role: state benefits application and information; geography: New Hampshire; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, household, and documentation rules; confirm each program; emergency limit: not same-day emergency aid or emergency response | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
New Hampshire DHHS assistance applications
The state application page is the starting point for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and other assistance. Check current requirements and application status directly with DHHS; town welfare and state benefits are separate pathways.
Role: housing-resource navigation and Coordinated Entry; geography: Coös, Carroll, and Grafton counties; head of household must be 18+; cost/eligibility: TCCAP lists the service as free; HUD guidelines and program-specific homelessness criteria apply; emergency limit: not a promise of a shelter bed or housing placement; use 211 for a housing emergency | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP Housing Stability Services
Tri-County Community Action Program (TCCAP) says its housing navigators help people who are unsheltered or at risk of losing housing connect with Coordinated Entry and available supports. Call 603-444-0184 or 211 and ask about current eligibility and next steps.
Role: temporary emergency shelter for men and families with children; geography: priority to Coös, Carroll, and Grafton counties; statewide referrals accepted; cost/eligibility: TCCAP lists no income guideline; no-income individuals are listed as free, while those with income are asked for $50/week and families $70/week; verify current policy; emergency limit: limited capacity and advance referral required; call before travel; not a guaranteed placement | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Tyler Blain Shelter
TCCAP says the shelter serves men 18+ and families with children, requires an advanced referral, and applies HUD and other placement conditions. The published capacity differs across TCCAP pages, so no bed count is stated here. Call 603-788-2344 or 211 to ask about eligibility, current space, and any contribution before traveling.
Role: mobile community-action intake and paperwork support; geography: remote Coös County communities; all ages; cost/eligibility: TCCAP lists no income guideline and no program charge; confirm the specific service requested; emergency limit: not emergency response; mobile-office schedule and location must be confirmed | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP Connect
TCCAP Connect is a mobile office where people can speak with an intake navigator, apply for programs, drop off paperwork, and access internet. Call 603-375-3310 to ask when it will next be near Lancaster and which services are available.
Role: fuel and electric-bill assistance inquiry; geography: qualified New Hampshire households in TCCAP's service area; cost/eligibility: qualification, funding, seasonal timing, and documents must be confirmed with TCCAP; emergency limit: not a guarantee of same-day fuel or prevention of a shutoff | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP Energy Assistance Services
TCCAP lists energy assistance for qualified NH households and says it may help with fuel, electric assistance, emergencies, or referrals. Ask about current funding, application windows, shutoff notices, and required documents as early as possible.
Role: guardianship and benefit-management service information; geography: TCCAP service area; ask whether Lancaster is served; cost/eligibility: program fit, legal status, eligibility, and any cost must be confirmed directly; emergency limit: not a substitute for legal advice or emergency safeguarding | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP Guardianship Services
TCCAP describes guardianship and related services for some people facing age-related limitations, developmental disabilities, behavioral-health barriers, or traumatic brain injuries. Ask what legal authority is required, who can apply, and whether this service fits the person's wishes and situation.
Role: regional food-program and pantry referral information; geography: food distribution partners across Coös and Grafton counties; cost/eligibility: TEFAP food is no-cost for eligible recipients; partner rules and current stock vary; emergency limit: not a promise of food at a specific Lancaster location today | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP Food Assistance
TCCAP coordinates federal emergency food distribution through partner pantries and programs. Its page lists partners in Colebrook and Berlin, not a verified Lancaster pantry. Call 211 or TCCAP to ask which nearby site is open, current stock, and any eligibility steps.
Role: congregate and home-delivered meal information; geography: throughout Coös County; home delivery is for eligible seniors and people with disabilities who cannot leave home without assistance; cost/eligibility: confirm age, disability, intake, delivery area, schedule, and any suggested contribution; emergency limit: not an emergency food delivery service | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Senior Meals of Coös County
TCCAP says Senior Meals of Coös County provides congregate meals and home-delivered meals, including Meals on Wheels for some homebound seniors and people with disabilities. Call TCCAP to verify Lancaster coverage, eligibility, and current availability.
Role: information and referral for older adults, adults with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers; geography: TCCAP region; confirm Coös County access; cost/eligibility: ask about eligibility, service area, and whether the requested help is free; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch, medical diagnosis, or legal advice | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Aging & Disability Resource Center — TCCAP
TCCAP lists an Aging & Disability Resource Center offering information, referrals, and assistance connecting with resources. Ask about the Lancaster/Coös County intake route and any limits.
Role: early-childhood development and preschool program; geography: children ages 3–5 in the program's service area; confirm local classroom availability; cost/eligibility: TCCAP lists the program as free for income-eligible households; ask about current local eligibility and openings; emergency limit: not child-care placement until enrollment is confirmed | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP Head Start
TCCAP describes a family-focused program for children ages 3 to 5, with activities supporting kindergarten readiness and meals. Call to confirm whether a Lancaster-area location is accepting applications and what documents are needed.
Role: weekday flex-route public transportation; geography: Lancaster, Whitefield, and Littleton; confirm the current route and stop; cost/eligibility: the published page lists a $4 all-day fare; confirm current fare, cash/payment, and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency transport; route, days, holiday schedule, and deviations can change | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Tri-County Transit — Tri-Town route
Tri-County Transit lists a Tri-Town route serving Lancaster, Whitefield, and Littleton on weekdays, excluding major holidays. The page lists a $4 all-day fare and limited route deviations by call; verify today's timetable and fare before traveling.
Role: shared-ride transportation for people unable to use the flex route; geography: Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, and Littleton; Monday–Friday service, with some Medicaid trips beyond these days; cost/eligibility: general fares vary; adults 60+ are asked for a suggested donation; some disability certification rides are fare-free; confirm trip price and requirements; emergency limit: not emergency transport; advance reservation and availability are required | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Tri-County Transit — Door to Door
Tri-County Transit lists Door-to-Door service for the Lancaster area. The published page says riders may include people with disabilities, adults 60+, and the general public, with different fares and booking rules. Call before travel to confirm the area, schedule, eligibility, fare, and reservation timing.
Role: transportation inquiry for medical trips across the region; geography: Coös, Carroll, and Grafton service areas; confirm Lancaster pickup and destination; cost/eligibility: eligibility, Medicaid brokerage, fare, booking window, and trip availability vary; emergency limit: not emergency medical transport | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Tri-County Transit — long-distance medical rides
TCCAP describes long-distance medical transportation to facilities in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Call Tri-County Transit to confirm whether the ride is available for your appointment, what advance notice is needed, and whether Medicaid or another program applies.
Role: municipal disposal and recycling information; geography: 121 Water Street, Lancaster; confirm town residency and access rules; cost/eligibility: Town lists Pay-As-You-Throw bags and possible item fees; confirm pass, accepted materials, and current prices; emergency limit: waste drop-off only—not in-home removal, sorting, or cleanup labor | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Lancaster Transfer Station
The Town page lists Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and recycling information. Confirm current hours, residency/pass rules, accepted items, seasonal changes, and fees before loading or traveling.
Role: public library, information, and computer-access inquiry; geography: 128 Main Street, Lancaster; ask about access for your situation; cost/eligibility: ask about current hours, card/residency requirements, computer and printing policies, and any fees; emergency limit: not emergency shelter, private case management, or secure storage | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Weeks Memorial Library
The library lists public programs and information about Wi-Fi, computers, and printing. Check current hours and access rules before visiting; use a device and account that feel safe for you.
Role: county-government directory; geography: county offices in and around Lancaster; confirm which department handles your issue; cost/eligibility: office-specific eligibility, fees, hours, and procedures vary; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a substitute for an attorney | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Coös County departments
Use the official county directory to identify the appropriate county office, such as the Registry of Deeds or other listed departments. Contact the office directly for current records access, fees, and hours.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and referral; geography: eligible New Hampshire residents; statewide scope depends on legal issue; cost/eligibility: free legal aid for eligible applicants; income, case type, and capacity screening apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or representation in every case | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
603 Legal Aid
603 Legal Aid screens for civil legal services and referrals. Use its current application to check whether the issue and household qualify; a listing is not a promise of representation.
Role: civil legal-information and assistance pathway; geography: New Hampshire; service area and case type vary; cost/eligibility: eligibility and available help depend on issue, household, and program capacity; emergency limit: not emergency response or legal advice for every matter | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
NH Legal Assistance describes services for eligible people with civil legal needs. Review the current program details and intake criteria before applying; ask whether a housing or benefits concern is within scope.
Role: town recreation and community-program information; geography: Town of Lancaster; confirm who may register; cost/eligibility: program costs, age ranges, registration, accessibility, and seasonal availability vary; emergency limit: not clinical support, emergency response, or home-cleanout service | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
Lancaster Parks and Recreation
The Town lists Parks and Recreation as a department. Check its current program calendar and ask about cost, accessibility, and registration before planning around an activity.
Role: regional community-action programs and contact information; geography: Coös, Carroll, and Grafton counties; individual programs have different boundaries; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility, cost, funding, and intake rules apply; emergency limit: not one-stop emergency placement or a guarantee of program enrollment | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
TCCAP service directory
TCCAP operates multiple regional programs for housing, food, energy, transportation, and other needs. Use the directory to find the relevant team, then confirm current Lancaster-area service and requirements directly.
Role: statewide information and referral; geography: New Hampshire, including Coös County; cost/eligibility: free information and referral; each listed program sets its own eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or confirmation that a provider has space today | County-seat resource guide. Confirm service area, current availability, and requirements directly.
NH 2-1-1 — food, housing, and basic-needs referrals
If a food, utility, transportation, or housing option is unclear, call 211 and ask what is currently available near Lancaster. If you are outside NH, call 1-866-444-4211. Confirm each provider's rules directly.