Oxford

Local offices in Oxford

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

• Older adults · City office

  Oxford Senior Center

  32 East Main Street, Oxford, NY 13830

  Help here

  • Senior meals and social activitiesAdults age 60 and older can meet for lunch and social activities on scheduled days.
  Call 607-334-7947DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordny.com

• Library · City office

  Oxford Memorial Library

  8 Fort Hill Park, Oxford, NY 13830

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit the library to use its books, online catalog and community programs.
  Call 607-843-6146DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordny.com

• Local office · City office

  Village of Oxford Office

  20 LaFayette Park, Oxford, NY 13830

  Help here

  • Village clerk and resident servicesContact the village office about village records, taxes, water and sewer bills.
  Call 607-843-2512DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Oxford Clerk

  20 LaFayette Park, Oxford, NY 13830

  Help here

  • Town clerk servicesContact the town clerk about vital records and other town clerk services.
  Call 607-843-6222DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Oxford, NY website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oxford

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

Offices for all of Chenango County

Oxford 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