Essex County
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Local offices in Essex County
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Human services · County office
Essex County Department of Social Services
7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits or temporary cash assistance.Apply online
- Health coverageGet help applying for Medicaid and other health coverage programs.Apply online
- Home energy helpApply for help with heating bills, heating equipment, or repairs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountyny.gov
Housing help · Nonprofit
Housing Assistance Program of Essex County (HAPEC)
103 Hand Avenue, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Housing assistance and counselingAsk about rental help, home repairs, and housing counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hapec.org
Public health · County office
Essex County Health Department
132 Water Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Public health servicesCall for county public health programs and help with health concerns.Read more
- WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.essexcountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Essex County Mental Health Services
7513 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Mental health care and crisis helpContact the county for mental health services or help during a crisis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mentalhealth.essexcountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 ADK
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local services and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on search.211newyork.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Essex County Supreme Court Law Library
7559 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Public law libraryUse legal reference books and public research computers at the county courthouse.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Essex County Office for the Aging and NY Connects
132 Water Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Aging and long-term care helpGet information and help finding care and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountyny.gov
Veterans · State office
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, Elizabethtown
7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.ny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Essex County Emergency Services
702 Stowersville Road, Lewis, NY 12950
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet information about county emergency planning, preparedness, and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oes.essexcountyny.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Essex County OneWorkSource Center
7572 Court Street, Suite 2, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Job search and employment trainingGet help looking for work, building job skills, and finding employment training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneworksource.com
Library · Regional office
Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System
Help here
- Library system supportFind library resources, shared materials, and support through the regional library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cefls.org
Local office · County office
Essex County DMV
7559 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or vehicle registration.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountyny.gov
Essex County, New York website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Essex County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc.
7572 Court Street, P.O. Box 848, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Essex 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 ADK
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988