Waterford
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Local offices in Waterford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · County office
Town of Waterford Town Hall
65 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town about local government services and town board matters.
- Clerk and tax collectorContact the Town Clerk about tax collection and other clerk services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwaterfordny.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Waterford Office
65 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188
Help here
- Village government servicesContact the village office about village government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofwaterfordny.org
Older adults · County office
Waterford Community Senior Center
125 2nd Street, Waterford, NY 12188
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder residents can ask about activities, grocery bus rides, and rides to medical appointments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwaterfordny.gov
Library · Regional office
Waterford Public Library
117 Third Street, Waterford, NY 12188
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow books and digital items, and use library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waterfordlibrary.net
Human services · Regional office
211 Northeast New York
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, child care, and other support.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211neny.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Saratoga County
Waterford is in Saratoga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Saratoga County Department of Social Services
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Public assistance and family servicesApply for SNAP, HEAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Saratoga County Department of Health
6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, health programs, disease prevention help, and childhood immunization services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Aging services and NY ConnectsGet help finding senior meals, transportation, in-home support, caregiver services, and long-term care resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Mental health and addiction treatmentGet outpatient counseling, addiction treatment, crisis help, screening, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency
2144 Doubleday Avenue, Suite 15, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportGet help applying for veterans benefits, finding housing support, and accessing transportation and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management
6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency notifications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.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 Northeast New York
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-366-3211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988