Orange County

Local offices in Orange County

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

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Department of Social Services

  11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help with benefits, child care, foster care, and other family services.Apply online
  • Food and energy assistanceAsk about SNAP food benefits and help paying heating bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 845-291-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Child support · County office

  Orange County Child Support

  11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up child support orders.Apply online
  Call 888-208-4485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Department

  124 Main Street, Suite 3, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about public health nursing, clinics, immunizations, and disease prevention.
  Call 845-360-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Orange County Department of Mental Health

  Help here

  • Mental health service connectionsGet information and referrals for mental health services for adults, children, and families.
  Call 845-862-6110Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Orange Supreme Court Law Library

  285 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3302, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Legal research helpUse legal research materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
  Call 845-762-5922DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Orange County Office for the Aging

  40 Matthews Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 305, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Older adult supportGet help finding meals, transportation, benefits, and other services for older adults.
  Call 845-615-3700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Orange County Veterans Service Agency

  111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 845-291-2470DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Orange County Division of Emergency Management

  22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen, NY 10924

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about emergency planning and county disaster preparedness.
  Call 845-615-0400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Jobs and training · County office

  Orange County Career Center

  18 Seward Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingGet help finding a job, preparing a resume, or exploring job training.Read more
  Call 845-862-5030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Ramapo Catskill Library System

  Help here

  • Library system resourcesFind library resources and shared services available through member public libraries.
  Call 845-343-1131Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rcls.org

Orange County, NY website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Orange County

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

Cities and towns in Orange County

• Chester
• Cornwall-on-Hudson
• Florida
• Goshen
• Greenwood Lake
• Harriman
• Highland Falls
• Kiryas Joel
• Maybrook
• Middletown
• Monroe
• Montgomery
• Newburgh
• Otisville
• Port Jervis
• South Blooming Grove
• Tuxedo
• Tuxedo Parknot checked yet
• Unionvillenot checked yet
• Walden
• Warwick
• Washingtonville
• Woodbury

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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