Community Resources

Guides & Pamphlets

• Greater Fall River Resource Guide – The comprehensive guide for residents. Everything you need to know is in here! Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Guide to Government Center – a list of where to find services at City Hall.
• Trash/Recycle/Yard Waste Collection Guide – what goes where, and when? Answers here!
• Recycling Brochure – What can you recycle? And how?
• Winter Weather Guide – Important info and emergency contact numbers.
• Fire Safety – Fire station locations and emergency numbers

Important Numbers

• Fall River Government Center: 508-324-2000
• Fall River Mayor’s Office: 508-324-2600
• Fall River 24-Hour Access Number: 877-425-0048
• Child and Family Services: 508-676-5708
• Police Department – Non Emergency – 508-676-8511
• Fire Department Headquarters: 508-324-2743
• MASS RIDES: 888-4-COMMUTE
• Poison Control Information: 800-222-1222
• Samaritans Suicide Hotline: 508-673-3777
• Mass 211 – connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Confidential and free.

Quick Links

• City of Fall River Online Bill Payment
• City of Fall River Public Meeting/Events Calendar
• Fall River Public Transit Schedule
• Apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits
• Child Care Providers – A comprehensive list of licensed childcare providers in Southeastern MA
• Fall River Animal Control 8am-4pm, seven days a week. Closed on most major holidays.
  Animal Control Office (508) 324-2037; After Hours Emergencies (508) 676-8511
• Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
  Assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in seven residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.
• Volunteer SouthCoast – a FREE online tool that connects people interested in volunteering with volunteer opportunities in the area. Search by your interests, availability or zip code.
• Fall River Community Groups and Service Organizations