Afton

Local offices in Afton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Susquehanna River Region

  Help here

  • Find local helpCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local services and support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helpme211.org

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Afton Clerk’s Office

  105 Main Street, Afton, NY 13730

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsContact the village clerk for village information, records, and resident services.
  • Water service concernsReport a village water problem such as low pressure, odor, or discoloration.Read more
  • Utility bill helpFind options for help with winter utility bills on the village website.Read more
  Call 607-639-1022DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofaftonny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Afton Free Library

  105-A Main Street, Afton, NY 13730

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its research resources.
  Call 607-639-1212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.4cls.org

• Local office · County office

  Town of Afton Clerk’s Office

  204A County Road 39, Afton, NY 13730

  Help here

  • Town clerk and vital recordsVisit or call the clerk for town records and vital records.
  • Town tax collectionContact the town tax collector about town property taxes.
  Call 607-639-1071DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofaftonny.gov

Village of Afton, New York website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Afton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Chenango County

Afton is in Chenango County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Chenango County Department of Social Services

  5 Court St, Norwich, NY 13815

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, child care help, and child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult and child protective servicesGet help with reports of abuse, neglect, and safety concerns involving adults or children.Read more
  Call 607-337-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  CAPCO WIC Norwich Office

  26 Conkey Ave, Eaton Center, Suite 301, Norwich, NY 13815

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsPregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.
  Call 607-930-0001DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capco.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 New York

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, utility, and other community services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211newyork.org

• Public health · County office

  Chenango County Health Department

  5 Court St, Norwich, NY 13815

  Help here

  • Public health programsGet help with immunizations, nursing, environmental health, and health education.
  Call 607-337-1660DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Chenango County Behavioral Health Services

  5 Court St, Suite 42, Norwich, NY 13815

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careContact the county for mental health and substance use treatment and support.
  • After-hours crisis helpCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health support.Read more
  Call 607-337-1600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  David L. Follett Supreme Court Law Library

  13 Eaton Ave, Norwich, NY 13815

  Help here

  • Legal research libraryUse the law library for legal research and reference materials.
  Call 607-334-9463DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov

Everything in Chenango County

New York programs by kind of help

These are run by New York and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026