Sloan
Ask about Sloan
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Sloan and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Sloan
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village Hall
425 Reiman Street, Sloan, NY 14212
Help here
- Village services and recordsContact the Village Clerk for records, licenses, meeting information, and general village questions.
- Tax and bill paymentsContact the Treasurer for billing and payment information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sloanny.gov
Utilities · City office
Water & Sewer
425 Reiman Street, Sloan, NY 14212
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the Village about water or sewer service questions, billing information, and outages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sloanny.gov
Older adults · City office
Helen and Ed Derenda Senior Center at the Piekarski Center
140 Halstead Avenue, Sloan, NY 14212
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults 55 and older can join activities, and adults 60 and older can get meals through the Erie County Nutrition Program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofsloan.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Erie County
Sloan is in Erie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Erie County Department of Social Services
158 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Help here
- SNAPApply for food benefits or get help with a SNAP application.Apply onlineRead more
- Temporary Assistance and emergency helpGet information about cash assistance and help with urgent needs such as housing or utility bills.Read more
- MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and other public health insurance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov
Public health · County office
Erie County Department of Health
608 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet county clinic services such as immunizations, family planning, and sexual health care.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Help here
- Public housing and Section 8Apply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmhahousing.com
Older adults · County office
Erie County Department of Senior Services / NY Connects
95 Franklin Street, 13th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
Help here
- Aging and long-term care informationTalk with staff about long-term care choices and services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov
Veterans · County office
Erie County Veterans Service Agency
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet free help preparing, filing, and tracking claims for veterans benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Erie County Department of Mental Health
95 Franklin Street, Room 1237, Buffalo, NY 14202
Help here
- Behavioral health care coordinationGet information and referrals to community mental health and support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on www3.erie.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 WNY
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