Wilson

Local offices in Wilson

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Wilson Clerk's Office

  375 Lake Street, Wilson, NY 14172

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay your village water and sewer bill or ask the Clerk's Office about billing.Apply online
  Call 716-751-6764DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofwilson.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  Wilson Community Library

  265 Young Street, Wilson, NY 14172

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersGet a library card to borrow books and other materials or use public computers and internet access.
  Call 716-751-6070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilsoncommunitylibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Wilson Town Hall

  375 Lake Street, Wilson, NY 14172

  Help here

  • Town Clerk and tax questionsVisit or call the Town Clerk about town and county property tax bills and town records.Read more
  Call 716-751-6704DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilsonnewyork.com

Town of Wilson, NY website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wilson

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

Offices for all of Niagara County

Wilson is in Niagara County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Niagara County Department of Social Services

  20 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for cash assistance, SNAP food benefits, HEAP heating help, Medicaid, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage or a support order and collecting child support.Read more
  Call 716-278-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on downloads.niagaracounty.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Niagara Falls Housing Authority

  744 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing in Niagara Falls.Apply online
  Call 716-285-6961DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nfha.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 WNY

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time for free, confidential help finding local health and human services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org

• Public health · County office

  Niagara County Department of Health

  55 Stevens Street, Lockport, NY 14094

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health clinics, disease prevention services, and help with environmental health concerns.
  Call 716-439-7430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on downloads.niagaracounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

  475 South Transit Street, Suite 500, Lockport, NY 14094

  Help here

  • Counseling and wellness servicesContact the county for counseling, substance use support, and behavioral health services.
  • 24-hour crisis servicesCall the county crisis line for urgent mental health support.
  Call 716-439-7410DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on downloads.niagaracounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Niagara County Law Library

  175 Hawley Street, Lockport, NY 14094

  Help here

  • Legal reference resourcesUse law library materials to research legal topics and court procedures.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov

Everything in Niagara County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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