Champlain

Local offices in Champlain

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

• Library · City office

  Champlain Memorial Library

  148 Elm Street, Champlain, NY 12919

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources and programs.
  Call 518-298-8620DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cefls.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Champlain Main Office

  10729 Route 9, Champlain, NY 12919

  Help here

  • Town clerk and tax collectorVisit or contact the town office for town clerk services and to ask about paying town property taxes.
  • Water and sewer informationFind information about town water and sewer districts and online payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 518-298-8160DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofchamplain.gov

Town of Champlain website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Champlain

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

Offices for all of Clinton County

Champlain is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Clinton County Department of Social Services

  13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for help with food, cash, health coverage, child care, and heating costs.Apply online
  Call 518-565-3300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov

• Public health · County office

  Clinton County WIC Program

  133 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding help.
  Call 518-565-4830DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov

• Child support · County office

  Clinton County Child Support

  13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting support orders, and collecting or paying child support.Apply online
  Call 888-208-4485DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Plattsburgh Housing Authority

  4817 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or rental assistance through the Housing Authority.Apply online
  Call 518-561-0720DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on phaplattsburgh.com

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Adirondack

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health, and other needs.
  Call 888-774-0289Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211adk.org

• Public health · County office

  Clinton County Health Department

  133 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with public health clinics, health information, and referrals.
  Call 518-565-4840DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov

Everything in Clinton 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.
• 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