Suffern
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Local offices in Suffern
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water Department
26 Pat Malone Drive, Suffern, NY 10901
Help here
- Water serviceContact the department about the village water system and water service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on suffernny.gov
Library · Regional office
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books and use library programs and resources.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on suffernfreelibrary.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall
61 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
Help here
- Village Clerk servicesVisit the clerk for birth or death certificates, notary service, handicap permits, and other village records.Read more
- Village tax and water or sewer billsGet help with village tax and water or sewer bills and learn how to pay them.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on suffernny.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Village Recreation Department
61 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
Help here
- Community recreationAsk about recreation activities, the community center, parks, playgrounds, and the village pool.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on suffernny.gov
Village of Suffern, New York website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Suffern
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 Services of the Hudson Valley
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
Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.
121 E Main St, Brewster, NY 10523-3217
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rockland County
Suffern is in Rockland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Rockland County Department of Social Services
50 Sanatorium Road, Building L, Pomona, NY 10970
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, and other county assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rocklandcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Rockland County WIC
26 New Main Street, Suite 1, Haverstraw, NY 10927
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rocklandcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Rockland County Department of Health
50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY 10970
Help here
- Public health clinics and informationGet information about county clinics, immunizations, and public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rocklandcountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Rockland County Department of Mental Health
50 Sanatorium Road, Building F, Pomona, NY 10970
Help here
- Behavioral health information and referralsGet information and referrals for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
- Behavioral health helpline and mobile responseCall the county's 24-hour helpline for behavioral health support and mobile response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rocklandcountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Rockland County Supreme Court Law Library
Rockland County Courthouse, 1 South Main Street, Suite 234, New City, NY 10956
Help here
- Public legal researchUse legal materials and research resources at the public law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Rockland County Office for the Aging
50 Sanatorium Road, Building F, Pomona, NY 10970
Help here
- Older adult servicesGet help finding programs and services for older adults and their families.
- NY ConnectsGet information and help connecting to long-term care and support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rocklandcountyny.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
- United Way's 211 of the Hudson Valley
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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