Plattsburgh
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Local offices in Plattsburgh
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Plattsburgh Housing Authority
4817 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or rental assistance through the Housing Authority.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on phaplattsburgh.com
Utilities · City office
Finance Department
41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city utility bills and payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov
Utilities · City office
Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting Department
217 Sharron Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Electric service and billsGet help starting electric service, paying a bill, or finding bill payment assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for city departments, records, permits, and other city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Plattsburgh Career Center
194 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services at the local career center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · City office
Plattsburgh Public Library
19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, access public computers, and find learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plattsburghlib.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Plattsburgh
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc.
54 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clinton County
Plattsburgh is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clinton County Department of Social Services
13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for help with food, cash, health coverage, child care, and heating costs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Clinton County WIC Program
133 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Clinton County Child Support
13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting support orders, and collecting or paying child support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Adirondack
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211adk.org
Public health · County office
Clinton County Health Department
133 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health clinics, health information, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Clinton County Community Services
130 Arizona Avenue, Suite 1500, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet information and referrals for mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyny.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
- New York 211
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.
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