Welfare Department
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Welfare Department |
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| Contact: |
Welfare Director |
| Address: |
230 Lake Street Bristol, NH 03222 |
| Telephone: | 603-744-2522 |
| Fax: | 603-744-2521 |
| Hours: | Wednesdays - 8:00am - 4:00pm |
The mission of the Bristol Human Services/Welfare Office shall be: to administer local
welfare services in accordance to NH RSA 165 and to facilitate the process of residents’ self-sufficiency.
The office shall assist all individuals, (whether they can be directly assisted through
Town of Bristol General Assistance funds or not) to network to other existing programs, reemployment
efforts, and referrals to other agencies in an effort to facilitate an individuals’ return to
personal independence.
Eligibility for assistance is determined by having each individual complete an extensive application in order to
provide an overview of the specific situation the client is in. Assistance is provided for individuals basic necessities
in accordance with State law and Town Guidelines. The applicants that are found eligible are assisted on expenses
such as food, heat, electricity, rent, prescription drugs and other basic living and working needs.