Saranac Lake
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Local offices in Saranac Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Harrietstown Housing Authority
14 Kiwassa Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable apartments or rental assistance through the housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on harrietstownha.org
Utilities · City office
Village Finance Department
39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on saranaclakeny.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Saranac Lake Administrative Offices
39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
- Village government servicesVisit the village offices for records, permits, and help with local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on saranaclakeny.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Saranac Lake Adult Center
136 Broadway, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can visit for senior activities and congregate meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on adkmercy.org
Jobs and training · State office
Saranac Lake Career Center
23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
- Job search and career helpVisit for help finding a job, building work skills, and accessing career services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Saranac Lake Free Library
109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse library books, online resources, research rooms, and community programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on slfl.org
Village of Saranac Lake website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Saranac Lake
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 Franklin County
Saranac Lake is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Franklin County Department of Social Services
184 Finney Boulevard, Malone, NY 12953
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food assistance, cash benefits, Medicaid, home energy help, and other county support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Franklin County Public Health Services
355 West Main Street, Malone, NY 12953
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesContact the department about local public health clinics, vaccines, and health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Franklin County Community Services
3 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Help here
- Mental health support coordinationCall to connect with county mental health, housing, and care coordination services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyny.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Community Health Center of the North Country WIC
380 Creighton Road, Malone, NY 12953
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Older adults · County office
Franklin County Office for the Aging
355 West Main Street, Suite 447, Malone, NY 12953
Help here
- Aging servicesCall for information and support services for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Franklin County Veterans Services Agency
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyny.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 New York
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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