New Paltz
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Local offices in New Paltz
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall and Town Clerk
52 Clearwater Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Help here
- Town Clerk and tax collectionVisit the Town Clerk for town records, licenses, and tax collection.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnewpaltzny.gov
Utilities · City office
Water and Sewer Department
52 Clearwater Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billing helpCall the department about water or sewer service, and contact Finance about billing questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnewpaltzny.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
New Paltz Community Center and Recreation
3 Veterans Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
Help here
- Recreation programsContact Recreation for town programs and activities at the Community Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnewpaltzny.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Corner
3 Veterans Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
Help here
- Senior services and activitiesContact Senior Corner for information about local senior activities and support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnewpaltzny.gov
Human services · City office
Office for Community Wellness
3 Veterans Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561
Help here
- Community resource information and referralsContact the office for help finding community resources and support.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnewpaltzny.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Elting Memorial Library
93 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561
Help here
- Library collections and public resourcesVisit or contact the library to borrow materials, use its resources, or ask about programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eltinglibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ulster County
New Paltz is in Ulster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ulster County Department of Social Services
1061 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ulstercountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Ulster County Department of Health
239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and services that help prevent illness and protect community health.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ulstercountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Ulster County WIC
239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ulstercountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ulster County Department of Mental Health
368 Broadway, Suite 401, Kingston, NY 12401
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesGet help finding mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
- Crisis supportVisit the county crisis support center for in-person help at any time.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ulstercountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Ulster County Veteran Services Agency
5 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans medical, disability, pension, and education benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ulstercountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ulster County Emergency Management Division
238 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseFind county information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ulstercountyny.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 Hudson Valley Helpline
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-899-1479 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988