Red Creek

Local offices in Red Creek

We have not checked Red Creek on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Red Creek

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

Offices for all of Wayne County

Red Creek is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wayne County Department of Social Services

  77 Water Street, Lyons, NY 14489

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food benefits and cash assistance for your household.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing and utility referralsAsk about local help with housing costs and utility bills.Read more
  Call 315-946-4881DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Wayne County Child Support Enforcement Unit

  77 Water Street, Lyons, NY 14489

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
  Call 888-208-4485DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Finger Lakes Community Action / Wayne County Action Program, Inc.

  51 Broad Street, Lyons, NY 14489

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community support programs and local resources.
  Call 315-333-4155DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 LIFE LINE

  422 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.Read more
  Call 877-356-9211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lifeline.org

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County Public Health

  1519 Nye Road, Suite 200, Lyons, NY 14489

  Help here

  • Public health programsGet information about health programs, disease prevention, and family health services.
  • Emergency health preparednessGet health information and find out about local emergency preparedness resources.Read more
  Call 315-946-5749DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Wayne County Behavioral Health

  1519 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, assessments, medication services, and help finding treatment for mental health or substance use needs.
  • Open Access crisis and treatment referralsMeet with staff who can assess mental health or addiction needs and connect you to care.Read more
  Call 315-946-5722DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wayne 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.
• 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