Fort Edward
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Local offices in Fort Edward
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Local office · City office
Village of Fort Edward Office
118 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Village information and resident questionsContact the village office with questions about village services, records, or local government.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffortedward.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Fort Edward Clerk
118 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Town clerk and tax collectorContact the town clerk about town records, taxes, and other town services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortedward.net
Utilities · City office
Village Water Department
99 Reservoir Road, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Village water serviceContact the department about village water service, water rates, and water quality.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffortedward.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Fort Edward Free Library
23 East Street, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortedwardlibrary.sals.edu
Jobs and training · State office
Career Center of Washington County
383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work and connecting with career services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Village of Fort Edward website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Fort Edward is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Washington County Department of Social Services
383 Broadway, Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for food, cash, health, heating, and child care assistance.
- Child supportGet help establishing parentage, setting support, and collecting unpaid child support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Washington County Public Health Service
1153 Burgoyne Avenue, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, disease screening and follow-up, health education, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Washington County WIC Program
1153 Burgoyne Avenue, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Washington County Office for Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
383 Broadway, Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Aging and disability information and supportGet information, referrals, and help finding long-term services and supports.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veterans' Service Agency
383 Broadway, Room A129, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help learning about and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Office of Community Services for Warren and Washington Counties
230 Maple Street, Suite 1, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Help here
- Mental health, addiction, and disability service referralsGet information about local mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyny.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
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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.
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