Watkins Glen
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Local offices in Watkins Glen
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Nonprofit
Watkins Glen Housing Authority
222 East Second Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing and related services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on watkinsglenha.org
Local office · City office
Village Office
303 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Help here
- Village services and utility billsAsk about village services and pay or get help with your utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on watkinsglen.us
Local office · Regional office
211 Helpline Finger Lakes
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 for free referrals to local help with housing, food, bills, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211helpline.org
Library · Regional office
Watkins Glen Public Library
610 S. Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Help here
- Library resources and programsBorrow books and other materials, use information resources, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on watkinsglenlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Clute Park Community Center
155 S. Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Help here
- Community center rentals and activitiesAsk about community center rentals, classes, and roller skating.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on senecalakeevents.org
Village of Watkins Glen website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Watkins Glen
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 the Southern Tier
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903
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 Assistance of Western 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
Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. of Chemung County
650 Baldwin Street, Elmira, NY 14901-2216
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Schuyler County
Watkins Glen is in Schuyler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Schuyler County Department of Social Services
323 Owego Street, Unit 3, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Help here
- Public benefits and employment supportApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, child care help, and employment services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and adult protective servicesGet help with child welfare, foster care, adoption, and adult protective services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylercountyny.gov
State office · Regional office
Schuyler County WIC Clinic
323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant or recently pregnant women, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Schuyler County Public Health
910 South Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Help here
- Public health information and preventionGet information and help with health concerns, disease prevention, clinics, and public health programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylercountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Schuyler County Community Services
106 South Perry Street, Suite 4, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesFind county mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services or referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylercountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Helpline of the Finger Lakes Region
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health and human services in Chemung County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211helpline.org
Older adults · Regional office
Schuyler County Office for the Aging
323 Owego Street, Unit 7, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information, referrals, benefits help, meals, and in-home support for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylercountyny.gov
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 Helpline Finger Lakes
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