Westchester County

Local offices in Westchester County

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

• Human services · County office

  Westchester County Department of Social Services

  85 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601

  Help here

  • Public assistance and benefitsApply for public assistance, Medicaid, and other benefits through the county office.
  • Food assistanceGet help applying for food assistance and SNAP.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  • Housing assistanceAsk about emergency housing help and back rent assistance.
  • Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care.
  Call 914-995-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.westchestergov.com

• Public health · County office

  Yonkers WIC Office

  20 South Broadway, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 914-231-2510DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com

• Public health · County office

  Port Chester WIC Office

  1 Gateway Plaza, 1st Floor, 55 South Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 914-813-7244DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com

• Public health · County office

  Westchester County Department of Health

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health information and services.
  Call 914-813-5000Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health

  112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesContact the department for help finding county mental health services.
  • Substance use servicesContact the department for information about substance use services.
  • Developmental disability servicesContact the department for information about services for people with developmental disabilities.
  Call 914-995-5220DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcmhservices.westchestergov.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Hudson Valley 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services and support.
  Call 800-899-1479Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hudson211.org

• Older adults · County office

  Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services

  9 South First Avenue, 10th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the department for information about local support and services.
  Call 914-813-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

  4 Dana Road, Valhalla, NY 10595

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessFind county emergency preparedness information and alerts.
  Call 914-231-1850DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on emergencyservices.westchestergov.com

• State office · State office

  New York State DMV White Plains District Office

  1 Maple Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for in-person license, permit, identification, and vehicle transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Westchester Library System

  570 Taxter Road, Suite 400, Elmsford, NY 10523

  Help here

  • Library system servicesFind library resources, member libraries, and information about getting a library card.
  Call 914-674-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

Westchester County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Westchester County

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

Cities and towns in Westchester County

• Ardsley
• Briarcliff Manor
• Bronxville
• Buchanan
• Croton-on-Hudson
• Dobbs Ferry
• Elmsford
• Harrison
• Hastings-on-Hudson
• Irvington
• Larchmont
• Mamaroneck
• Mount Kisco
• Mount Vernon
• New Rochelle
• Ossining
• Peekskill
• Pelham
• Pelham Manor
• Pleasantville
• Port Chester
• Rye
• Rye Brook
• Scarsdale
• Sleepy Hollow
• Tarrytown
• Tuckahoe
• White Plains
• Yonkers

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