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Local offices in Athens
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village Clerk's Office / Village Hall
2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015
Help here
- Village services and recordsCall or visit the Village Clerk's Office for help with village services and records.
- Water and sewer billsContact the Village Clerk's Office with questions about water and sewer bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on athensvillageny.gov
Utilities · City office
Village Department of Public Works
37 Third Street, Athens, NY 12015
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact Public Works for help with village water service and related infrastructure.
- Roads and public worksContact Public Works about village road maintenance, snow removal, and other public works.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on athensvillageny.gov
Library · Regional office
D. R. Evarts Library
80 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library resources.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on drevartslibrary.org
Older adults · County office
Rivertown Senior Center
39 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015
Help here
- Senior mealsCall ahead to reserve a weekday lunch at the senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.gov
Housing authority · Nonprofit
Rivertown Housing
19 Third Street, Athens, NY 12015
Help here
- HousingContact Rivertown Housing to ask about its housing and apartment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rivertownhousing.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Greene County
Athens is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Greene County Department of Social Services
411 Main Street, Suite 238, Catskill, NY 12414
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, child care, and child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Greene County Public Health Department
411 Main Street, Suite 300, Catskill, NY 12414
Help here
- Public health servicesCall for county health programs, health education, immunizations, rabies clinics, and help with children’s health needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Greene County Mental Health Center
905 Greene County Office Building, Cairo, NY 12413
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careResidents can get mental health evaluations, counseling, medication care, and care coordination by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Greene County Department of Human Services, Aging Services
411 Main Street, Suite 247, Catskill, NY 12414
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home support, and insurance counseling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Greene County Veteran’s Service Agency
300 Route 23B, Leeds, NY 12451
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get free help preparing and filing benefit claims and appeals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Greene County Emergency Services
25 Volunteer Drive, Cairo, NY 12413
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseResidents can contact the county office about emergency preparedness and local emergency services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountyny.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 NENY
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-366-3211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988