Canajoharie
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Local offices in Canajoharie
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Canajoharie Town Office
12 Mitchell Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Help here
- Town services and tax billsVisit or contact the town office for town services and help with town tax bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcanajoharie.gov
Utilities · City office
Village of Canajoharie Office
75 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Help here
- Water and sewer servicesContact the village office about water and sewer service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcanajoharie.org
Utilities · City office
Canajoharie Department of Public Works
109 Old Fort Plain Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Help here
- Water, sewer, and street servicesContact the department about water and sewer service, street repairs, and residential brush and leaf pickup.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211newyork.org
Library · Nonprofit
Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery
2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, and use library programs and resources.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on canajoharielibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Arkell Hall / Canajoharie Senior Center
68 Front Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsSeniors can attend community programs and find information about local senior meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkell.org
Housing authority · City office
Village of Canajoharie Housing Authority
192 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersAsk the housing authority about affordable housing and rental assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcanajoharie.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Canajoharie is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Montgomery County Department of Social Services
64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068
Help here
- Social services and benefitsAsk about public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, child care help, and other county services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Montgomery County Health Department
Help here
- County public health servicesGet health information, family support, and help finding local health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Montgomery County Veterans' Service Agency
64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068
Help here
- Veterans benefits and referralsGet help with veterans benefits, military records, employment referrals, and transportation to VA appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Montgomery County Child Support Unit
1 Venner Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a support order and collecting child support payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Montgomery County Emergency Management
200 Clark Drive, Fultonville, NY 12072
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information and guidance for preparing for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Montgomery County Community Mental Hygiene Services
20 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet information about county mental health and addiction services and local treatment options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.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 New York State
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.
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