New Rochelle
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Local offices in New Rochelle
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of New Rochelle, City Hall
515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- City information and service requestsUse the Mobile NR portal to report a non-emergency city issue or find city service information.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov
Housing authority · City office
New Rochelle Housing
1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- City housing assistance and informationContact the city housing office for information about local housing programs and assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority
50 Sickles Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or learn about the Housing Choice Voucher program when applications are available.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrmha.org
Older adults · City office
New Rochelle Office for the Aging
94 Davis Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- Senior services and referralsOlder residents can get help with health, housing, income, transportation, nutrition, recreation, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov
Library · Regional office
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- Library materials, programs, and reference helpVisit the library to borrow materials, attend programs, or ask for reference and computer help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
New Rochelle Parks & Recreation
515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and passesFind city recreation programs and get information about park and pool passes.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov
Human services · City office
New Rochelle Youth Bureau
515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help here
- Youth employment programsThe Youth Bureau provides information about youth employment programs and their applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Westchester County
New Rochelle is in Westchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Westchester County Department of Social Services
85 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsApply for public assistance, Medicaid, and other benefits through the county office.
- Food assistanceGet help applying for food assistance and SNAP.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Housing assistanceAsk about emergency housing help and back rent assistance.
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.westchestergov.com
Public health · County office
Westchester County Department of Health
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health information and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com
Public health · County office
Yonkers WIC Office
20 South Broadway, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com
Public health · County office
Port Chester WIC Office
1 Gateway Plaza, 1st Floor, 55 South Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Mental health servicesContact the department for help finding county mental health services.
- Substance use servicesContact the department for information about substance use services.
- Developmental disability servicesContact the department for information about services for people with developmental disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcmhservices.westchestergov.com
Older adults · County office
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
9 South First Avenue, 10th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the department for information about local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com
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
- United Way 2-1-1 Hudson Valley
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