Getting help
We’re here to help today. And we’ll prepare you to tackle tomorrow.
Financial instability can strike anyone at any time. We want to support you in this difficult moment – from putting food on the table, to covering this month’s heating bill – and help you develop a plan to emerge stronger. When you reach out to Community Service of Newburyport, our social workers promise to support you with the respect, privacy, kindness and dignity you and your family deserve.
Getting help
How we can support you today?
Our service offerings are an immediate stop-gap to address your most pressing financial challenges, to offer you peace of mind and breathing room to determine your next steps.
Financial assistance with medications and doctor visits
Financial assistance with housing
Financial assistance with transportation
Financial assistance with utilities
Our experienced staff and our expansive network of local social service agencies are standing by to help, whatever the need. Here is a partial list of the local agencies with whom we collaborate:
Among Friends (St. Paul’s Church)
Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank
Community Action, Inc, and Seacoast Community Action
General Charitable Society
Howard Benevolent Society
Newbury Food Pantry
Newburyport Senior Community Center
NSRAW (Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women)
Newburyport Youth Services
Our Neighbors’ Table
The Pettengill House, Inc.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Newburyport YWCA
GETTING help
Direct from our office.
In addition to connecting you with other helpful organizations, we also provide direct support for everyday needs. This includes essential items, grocery assistance, holiday gifts, and camp scholarships for children from underserved families.
Food Allowances
Personal Care Products
Diapers
Holiday Gift Assistance
Camp Scholarships
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Meal Programs.
We work with organizations that help provide regular access to healthy meals. Each operates on its own schedule, with locations available throughout Newburyport, Newbury, and West Newbury.
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Heating and Fuel Assistance.
The Massachusetts’ Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a free resource, offered by Community Action, Inc. (CAI) in partnership with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities , to helpeligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills.
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Housing.
Finding housing is hard. Sometimes we can help with rent or know other ways to assist. If you are worried about your housing in Newbury, Newburyport, West Newbury please come in and see us.
Here are some other helpful resources
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Medical and Dental.
Medical and dental expenses are part of everyday life—but our programs and grants can help make them more affordable.
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Camp Scholarships.
Each year, CSN provides summer camp scholarships to children in need. These programs give kids the chance to connect with peers and enjoy fun, enriching experiences in a supportive environment.
Getting help
Apply For Assistance.
The first step to accessing CSN’s range of services is completing our application form. While it may take a little time, it helps us get to know you better so we can tailor our support to your needs.
You all have helped me and my family, I can’t begin to describe the ways you have had a very positive impact on our lives….from the pantry items to gift cards to most importantly, the kindness, compassion and respect shown to us by the staff. Thank you.
CSN Client - 2025
