Natick Assistance Programs

This webpage serves as a resource guide about valuable savings and service opportunities available to the Natick community.

If you need assistance, have questions, or are aware of an unmet need in Natick, please email the Human Services Department or call 508-647-6540.

Looking for a simple, printer-friendly flyer?  View a Natick Assistance Programs flyer (PDF)

  1. Health Services

Mass 211

Audio-based operator system to find critical health and human services.

Phone: 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277 | Mass 211 Website

Metrowest Meds

Assisting uninsured and under-insured individuals with free or reduced-rate medications.

Phone: 508-270-5781 | Metrowest Meds Website

Natick Health Department

Provides routine childhood vaccinations for free and reimbursed adult vaccinations (through private insurance).

Phone: 508-647-6460 | Email Natick Health Department

Springwell

Providing advocacy, resources, and in-home services for seniors, disabled individuals, and caregivers.

Phone: 617-926-4100 or 508-573-7200 | Springwell Website

Edward Kennedy Community Health Center

Health care regardless of ability to pay.

Phone: 508-852-1805 | Kennedy Community Health Center Website

Prescription Advantage

A state program to reduce prescription drug costs.

Phone: 800-243-4636 | Prescription Advantage Website

SHINE

Free counseling for Medicare recipients.

Council on Aging Phone: 508-647-6540

  1. Housing

Affordable Housing Lottery

Resource to find affordable housing lotteries in/around the Town of Natick.

Natick Affordable Housing Lotteries

Home Modification Loan Program

State-funded financing to homeowners and small landlords for accessibility renovations.

Phone: 508-326-5349 | SMOC Home Modification Loan Service Page

Subsidized Housing

  • Natick Housing Authority
    Phone: 508-653-2971
  • Sherwood Village
    Phone: 508-651-1811
  • South Middlesex Opportunity Council
    Phone: 508-872-4853
  • Or call Human Services at 508-647-6519

  1. Recreation & Camps

Rec & Parks Subsidies

Offers discounts to families, through an approval process conducted by the Natick Service Council. Discounts are applied to a variety of programs, summer camps, and passes.

Phone: 508-647-6530 | Email Natick Recreation & Parks

  1. Schools

Natick Public Schools (NPS)

Assistance is available to waive or reduce fees across:

  • ASAP/Earlier Risers
  • Athletic Fees
  • Laptop Fees
  • Lessons
  • Musical Instrument
  • Preschool Tuition
  • Summer Programs
  • Transportation
  • And more

Phone: 508-647-6500 or Contact a specific NPS school

  1. Tax Assistance

The Assessor's Office oversees multiple tax assistance programs, including deferral (delayed), exemption (waived), and tax work-off programs.

Programs cover:

  • Elderly and Disabled
  • Fund
  • Legally Blind
  • Seniors
  • Veterans
  • Widow/Widower
  • And more

All programs have one or more of the following qualifications: age, ownership, occupancy, military services, and other qualifications.

For details, visit our Tax Deferral and Exemption Programs page.

Phone: 508-647-6420 | Email the Assessor's Office

  1. Transportation

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)

Offers a number of transportation options including fixed route shuttles, commuter shuttles, point-to-point rides, and more.

Phone: 508-935-2222 | MWRTA Website

Natick Connector

Local door-to-door transportation for residents 60-pluls years old or disabled individuals.

Phone: 508-820-4650 | MWRTA Website

Subsidized Taxi Rides

Grant-funded taxi rides for medical appointments (beyond MetroWest).

Human Services Phone: 508-647-6519

  1. Utilities

Eversource

Electric service customers may be eligible for a discounted rate or payment plan, based on household income.

Phone: 800-592-2000 | Eversource Website

Water & Sewer Assistance

Qualifying seniors can receive reduced water rates (plus receive a free, quarterly sleeve of "blue" trash bags).

Phone: 508-647-6420 | Email the Assessor's Office

  1. Other Resources