3. Need-based Services
Please come to our service window to receive services or call for an appointment at (508)393-5020.
We tailor our services to meet individual needs. Please contact us when you need assistance around social service including but not limited to financial problems, food shortage, clothing shortage, housing problems. Our caring staff will assess your situation and guide you to appropriate resources.
Resources & Referrals
Application Assistance
Services through Collaborative Partnerships
Case Management Services
Resources & Referrals
Family & Youth Services is the Town’s centralized source of human services. We offer an extensive network of resources and provide referral information to the Northborough community. We respond to requests for including, but not limited to medical, housing and legal resources and provide linkage to local, state and federal programs. Please refer to our Resources & Referrals page or give us a call at (508)393-5020.
Application Assistance
Fuel Assistance Program
FYS serves as an application site for the Fuel Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) in Framingham. We assist residents in their application to this federal program which is designed to help low-income households afford the cost of heat during the winter months. Applications are typically available the end of October/beginning of November.
Eligibility for the program is based on family size and income guidelines set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about LIHEAP, click here.
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP: formerly the food stamp program) is a federal program designed to help low-income individuals and families buy the food they need to ensure good health. Benefits are provided on an electronic card and accepted at most grocery stores and many farmer’s markets.
Eligibility for the program is based on family size and annual income guidelines set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about SNAP, click here.
Services through Collaborative Partnerships
To learn about our community partners and their activities, please click here.
Northborough Helping Hands
The following programs are available through Northborough Helping Hands. Please call us at (508)393-5020 to access the services.
- Backpack Drive
- Emergency Fund
- Holiday Outreach
- Medical Equipment Loan
Northborough Youth Commission
The Northborough Youth Commission is a Town Board appointed by the Select Board to evaluate community needs and advocate to develop resources to support Northborough families. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and are open to the public.
If you are interested in becoming a Board Member please contact the Town Administrator's office at 508-393-5040.
