Help in Lawrence
64 service locations · 2 recurring meetings
Family and youth
"Casa Roja" A place to Grow
Child care and early childhood education
246 Andover St, Lawrence
Head Start early childhood program — 64 funded slots; operated by GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Common Street
Child care and early childhood education
305 Essex St, Lawrence · 978-681-4958
Head Start early childhood program — 128 funded slots; operated by GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Early Learning Center Ballard Way
Child care and early childhood education
20 Ballard Way, Lawrence · 978-685-0871
Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by Community Day Care Center of Lawrence, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Lawrence High School
Child care and early childhood education
70-71 N Parish Rd, Lawrence · 978-722-8492
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by Community Day Care Center of Lawrence, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Park Street
Child care and early childhood education
62 Park St, Lawrence · 978-681-4982
Head Start early childhood program — 48 funded slots; operated by GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
The Salvation Army Lawrence
Family support servicesFood pantryOlder adult servicesFamily and youth
250 Haverhill Street, Lawrence · 978-682-8038
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Water Street
Child care and early childhood education
136 Water St, Lawrence · 978-681-4924
Head Start early childhood program — 48 funded slots; operated by GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Financial assistance
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. (GLCAC)
Utility assistance
305 Essex St., Lawrence · 978-681-4950
LIHEAP intake office serving Essex County
directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
Arlington Educational Complex (Sf-90-092)
Meal program
150 Arlington Street, Lawrence · (978) 722-8311
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Bellesini Academy (Sf-90-058)
Meal program
94 Bradford St., Lawrence · (978) 989-0004
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Boys And Girls Club (Sf-90-021)
Meal program
136 Water Street, Lawrence · (978) 683-2747
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Breen School (Sf-90-133)
Meal program
114 Osgood Street, Lawrence · (978) 975-5932
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Bruce School (Sf-90-122)
Meal program
135 Butler St, Lawrence · (978) 975-5935
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Cogop (Sf-90-139)
Meal program
54 E Haverhill St, Lawrence · (978) 390-1763
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Community Boating Program (Sf-90-013)
Meal program
1 Eaton Street, Lawrence · (508) 681-8675
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Community Kids-Gateway (Sf-90-135)
Meal program
50 Pleasant Street, Lawrence · (978) 641-9534
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Community Kids-Haverhill St (Sf-90-136)
Meal program
400 Haverhill Street, Lawrence · (212) 470-7955
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Community Kids-West St (Sf-90-137)
Meal program
34 West Street, Lawrence · (978) 902-6233
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Frost Education Complex (Sf-90-124)
Meal program
33 Hamlet St, Lawrence · (978) 975-5941
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Geisler Pool (Sf-90-121)
Meal program
50 High Street, Lawrence · (978) 975-2762
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Guilmette Educational Complex (Sf-90-069)
Meal program
80 Bodwell Street, Lawrence · (978) 686-8150
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hancock Courts (Sf-90-025)
Meal program
61 Hancock Street, Lawrence · (978) 601-4307
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hennessey School (Sf-90-117)
Meal program
122 Hancock St, Lawrence · (978) 975-5950
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Henry K. Oliver School (Sf-90-146)
Meal program
183 Haverhill St, Lawrence · (978) 722-8170
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Higgins Pool (Sf-90-120)
Meal program
180 Crawford Street, Lawrence · (978) 975-2762
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lawrence Family Academy (Sf-90-134)
Meal program
526 Lowell Street, Lawrence · (978) 722-8030
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lawrence High School Campus (Sf-90-048)
Meal program
70-71 N. Parish Road, Lawrence · (978) 722-8455
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Leahy Education Complex (Sf-90-145)
Meal program
100 Erving Ave, Lawrence · (978) 975-5959
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Methuen Ymca (Sf-308-006)
Meal program
280 Merrimack Street, Lawrence · (978) 725-6681
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Merrimack Valley YMCA (05-149-SF-308).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
North Common Education Center (Sf-90-099)
Meal program
233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence · (978) 975-5917
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
North Common Park (Sf-90-043)
Meal program
155 Haverhill St., Lawrence · (978) 620-3252
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
O'Connell Park (Sf-90-138)
Meal program
175 Market Street, Lawrence · (978) 390-8712
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Parthum Education Complex (Sf-90-098)
Meal program
255 East Haverhill Street, Lawrence · (978) 691-7200
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Riverfront State Park (Sf-90-072)
Meal program
Rowe And Everett Streets, Lawrence · (978) 620-3252
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rollins School (Sf-90-132)
Meal program
451 Howard Street, Lawrence · (978) 722-8190
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ses Annex (Sf-90-097)
Meal program
483 Lowell Street, Lawrence · (978) 722-8190
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
South Lawrence East Complex (Sf-90-086)
Meal program
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence · (978) 975-5970
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Stadium Cts - Manos Felices (Sf-90-089)
Meal program
179 Osgood Street, Lawrence · (978) 601-4307
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Tarbox School (Sf-90-102)
Meal program
59 Alder Street, Lawrence · (978) 975-5983
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Wetherbee School (Sf-90-020)
Meal program
75 Newton St., Lawrence · (978) 557-2900
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence Public Schools (05-149-SF-90).
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
DAYBREAK SHELTER
Community health centersliding-scale fees
75 N Parish Rd, Lawrence · 978-975-4547
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
GLFHC at Lawrence General Hospital
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1 General St, Lawrence · 978-725-7400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
GLFHC-NORTH
Community health centersliding-scale fees
150 Park St, Lawrence · 978-685-1770
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
GLFHC-SOUTH
Community health centersliding-scale fees
73D Winthrop Ave, Lawrence · 978-686-3017
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
GLFHC-WEST
Community health centersliding-scale fees
700 Essex St, Lawrence · 978-689-2400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
Community health centersliding-scale fees
260 Park St, Lawrence · 978-725-7400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH
Community health centersliding-scale fees
34 Haverhill St, Lawrence · 978-686-0090
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Heading Home
Community health centersliding-scale fees
555 South Union Street, Lawrence · 978-725-7400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Lawrence High School
Community health centersliding-scale fees
70-71 N Parish Rd, Lawrence · 978-725-7400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
MARY IMMACULATE/RESTORATIVE CTR
Community health centersliding-scale fees
172 Lawrence St, Lawrence · 978-725-7400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Mobile Health Unit 3
Community health centersliding-scale fees
34 Haverhill St, Lawrence · 978-686-0090
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Mobile Health Unit Two
Community health centersliding-scale fees
34 Haverhill St, Lawrence · 978-688-1567
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Pegasus House
Community health centersliding-scale fees
482 Lowell St, Lawrence · 978-687-4257
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
YWCA
Community health centersliding-scale fees
38 Lawrence St, Lawrence · 978-725-7400
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
Lawrence Housing Authority
Housing assistance
353 Elm St, Lawrence · 978-685-3811
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Legal aid
Northeast Legal Aid, Inc.
Legal aid services
50 Island Street, Lawrence
LSC-funded legal aid main office of Northeast Legal Aid, Inc.
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Substance use and recovery
CleanSlate Centers
Substance use treatment facility
360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence · 978-802-7331
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
JRI Lawrence Behavioral Health Center
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
15 Union Street, Lawrence · 978-682-7289
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center
Substance use treatment facility
10 Embankment Street, Lawrence · 978-687-6300 x200
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Mentor South Bay
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence · 978-688-4830 x1150
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Psychological Center Pegasus House
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
482 Lowell Street, Lawrence · 978-687-4257
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults; women only.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Tower Hill Recovery Home
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
611 Lowell Street, Lawrence · 978-655-8752
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Vinfen Behavioral Health
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
439 South Union Street, Lawrence · 978-674-6744
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
VK New England Management LLC Lawrence Medical Center
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
320 Essex Street, Lawrence · 978-655-5290
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Beginners Meeting
Sat 19:00 · in-person · Our Lady of Good CounselOpenDiscussionSpanish
128 Ames Street, Lawrence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
An Open Mind is a Lifesaver
Sun 13:00 · in-person · New Beginnings Peer Recovery CenterOpen
487 Essex St, Lawrence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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