Utica
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Local offices in Utica
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
City of Utica Section 8 Program
1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, NY 13502
Help here
- Housing vouchersAsk about applying for a housing voucher or check the status of an application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofutica.com
Housing help · Regional office
Utica Housing Authority
509 Second Street, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Affordable housingFind information about affordable apartments and senior or disabled housing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on peoplefirstny.org
Local office · City office
Utica City Hall
1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, NY 13502
Help here
- City information and resident inquiriesCall City Hall for help finding the right city department or office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofutica.com
Older adults · City office
City of Utica Youth Bureau
220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Senior center and programsContact the Youth Bureau about the 50 Forward Senior Center at the Parkway Recreation Center.Read more
- Youth programsAsk about city youth programs, tutoring, mentoring, and recreation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofutica.com
Jobs and training · State office
Utica Career Center
207 Genesee Street, Suite 202, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet free help searching for work and using employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
Utica DMV Office
321 Main Street, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Utica Public Library
303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use digital resources, or ask about library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uticapubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Utica Parks and Recreation Department
1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, NY 13502
Help here
- Parks and recreationFind city parks, pools, recreation facilities, and activities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofutica.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Utica
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
Food Bank of Central New York
7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
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 Mid-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
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
9882 River Road, Utica, NY 13502
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Oneida County
Utica is in Oneida County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Oneida County Department of Social Services
800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and home energy assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Oneida County WIC Program
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Oneida County Support Collection Unit
800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support and collecting payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Oneida County Health Department
800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and services for vaccines, communicable diseases, children's health, and environmental health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Oneida County Department of Mental Health
800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet help finding mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oneidacountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Mid-York
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health, and employment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211midyork.org
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
- 211 Mid-York
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