Tioga County

Local offices in Tioga County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Tioga County Department of Social Services

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, and other county social services.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage and support orders, collecting payments, or enforcing an order.
  Call 607-687-8300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Susquehanna River Region

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.Read more
  Call 800-901-2180Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helpme211.org

• Public health · County office

  Tioga County Public Health

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, nursing services, disease prevention, and help with environmental health concerns.
  Call 607-687-8600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Tioga County Department of Mental Hygiene

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, assessment, and support for mental health or substance use needs.
  Call 607-687-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Tioga County Veterans' Service Agency

  56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding services for veterans and their families.
  Call 607-687-8624DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Tioga County Office of Emergency Services

  103 Corporate Drive, Lower Level, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency planning and help during a local emergency.
  Call 607-687-8466DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountyny.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Tioga Career Center

  1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827

  Help here

  • Job search helpGet help with job searches, resumes, skills, and career planning.
  Call 607-687-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Finger Lakes Library System

  Help here

  • Library system servicesFind library resources and services through the public library system serving Seneca County.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on flls.org

Tioga County, New York Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tioga County

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

Cities and towns in Tioga County

• Candor
• Newark Valley
• Nicholsnot checked yet
• Owego
• Spencernot checked yet
• Waverly

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