West Winfield
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Local offices in West Winfield
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Local office · City office
Village Clerk Treasurer
179 South St, West Winfield, NY 13491
Help here
- Village office helpContact the village clerk for help with village records, questions, and local services.
- Water billing and bill helpContact the village office about water bills, rates, or a water leak.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westwinfieldny.gov
Library · City office
West Winfield Library
Bisby Hall, 179 South Street, West Winfield, NY 13491
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, ebooks, audiobooks, and movies, or use public computers and internet access.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westwinfieldlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Town of Winfield Offices
306 Stone Road, West Winfield, NY 13491
Help here
- Town office servicesContact the town office for help with town services and local records.
- Town clerk and tax receiverThe town clerk handles town licenses, records, and property tax collection.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwinfieldny.gov
Village of West Winfield website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Herkimer County
West Winfield is in Herkimer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
301 North Washington St, Suite 2110, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Benefits and emergency assistanceAsk about SNAP, temporary assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, and urgent help with basic needs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Herkimer County Public Health
301 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, immunizations, and services for children and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Herkimer County Mental Health Services
301 North Washington Street, Suite 2470, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Mental health clinicAdults who live in Herkimer County can ask about outpatient mental health care and fees based on ability to pay.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Herkimer County Office for the Aging / NY Connects
109 Mary Street, Suite 1101, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Aging and long-term care supportFind services that help older adults stay at home and get information about long-term care support at any age.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Herkimer County Veterans' Service Agency
25 Central Plaza, Ilion, NY 13357
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and filing benefit claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Herkimer County Office of Emergency Services
71 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and 911 address requestsGet county emergency preparedness information or request a new 911 address for a property.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.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 Mid-York
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