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Local offices in Speculator

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Nonprofits that serve Speculator

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Offices for all of Hamilton County

Speculator is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Hamilton County Social Services

  139 White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, NY 12842

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportResidents can ask about SNAP, temporary assistance, HEAP, child care help, and other family support.Apply online
  • Child supportThe county helps families establish and collect child support.
  Call 518-648-6131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service

  139 White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, NY 12842

  Help here

  • Public health and home health careResidents can get public health information and ask about home health care and family health services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and young children food support and breastfeeding help.Read more
  Call 518-648-6141DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Hamilton County Community Services

  148 White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, NY 12842

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can ask for counseling, psychiatric services, substance use services, and family support.
  Call 518-648-5355DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging

  1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845

  Help here

  • Aging services and assistanceOlder adults can ask about local services, insurance counseling, nutrition programs, legal help, and help at home.
  Call 518-761-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hamilton County Veterans Service Agency

  102 County View Drive, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can contact the agency for help with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 518-736-5651DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hamilton County Emergency Management

  102 County View Drive, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessResidents can find county hazard planning information and contact emergency management with preparedness questions.
  Call 518-548-6223DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hamilton 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