Franklin

Local offices in Franklin

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk / Treasurer Office

  141 Water Street, Franklin, NY 13775

  Help here

  • Village government helpContact the village office about village services, records, or meetings.
  • Village utility billsContact the village office for help with village utility bills.
  Call 607-829-6776DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Franklin Free Library

  334 Main Street, Franklin, NY 13775

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its programs and resources.
  Call 607-829-2941DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Franklin NY website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Franklin

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

Offices for all of Delaware County

Franklin is in Delaware County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Delaware County Department of Social Services

  111 Main Street, Suite 4, Delhi, NY 13753

  Help here

  • Food, health, and energy assistanceGet help with SNAP, Medicaid, and the Home Energy Assistance Program.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  Call 607-832-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Delaware County Public Health

  99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health services and information.
  Call 607-832-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Delaware County Mental Health Services

  243 Delaware Street, Walton, NY 13856

  Help here

  • Adult mental health clinicAdults can contact the clinic for mental health evaluation and treatment.
  • Family and children’s clinicFamilies can contact the clinic for mental health services for children.
  Call 607-832-5888DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Delaware County Office for the Aging

  97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi, NY 13753

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults and their families can contact the office for services and support.
  Call 607-832-5750DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Delaware County Veterans Service Agency

  97 Main Street, Suite 4, Delhi, NY 13753

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get information, advocacy, and help with benefits.
  Call 607-832-5345DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Delaware 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