Genesee County
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Local offices in Genesee County
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Human services · County office
Genesee County Department of Social Services
5130 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, heating, child care, and other assistance, or ask for help with protective services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Public health · County office
Genesee County Health Department (GO Health)
3837 W. Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Community health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, disease prevention help, and referrals to health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Genesee County Mental Health Services
5130 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Mental health careGet outpatient assessments, therapy, medication support, and referrals to other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Older adults · County office
Genesee County Office for the Aging
211 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and help finding services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Veterans · County office
Genesee County Veterans Service Agency
3837 W. Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Veterans benefitsVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Genesee County Office of Emergency Management
7690 State Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency preparedness information and public safety resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Genesee County Law Library
1 W. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14021
Help here
- Public law libraryUse the public law library to look up legal information and materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Genesee County Career Center
587 E. Main Street, Suite 100, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, planning a career, or finding job training.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · State office
Batavia Department of Motor Vehicles
15 Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license, permit, non-driver ID, or vehicle registration.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc.
5073 Clinton Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Emergency and community assistanceEligible residents can ask for help with food, household needs, rent, utilities, and community resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caoginc.org
Housing authority · Nonprofit
PathStone Housing Choice Voucher Program
30 Jefferson Square, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher informationGet information about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcr.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Nioga Library System
6575 Wheeler Road, Lockport, NY 14094
Help here
- Library system resourcesFind library resources and services available through member libraries in Genesee County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on niogalibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Genesee 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
Talk to a person
- 211 WNY
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