Avoca

Local offices in Avoca

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Avoca Office

  Help here

  • Village services and water billingContact the village clerk about village services and water bills.
  Call 607-566-8511Website

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Avoca Free Library

  18 N Main St, Avoca, NY 14809

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or ask the library about its services.
  Call 607-566-9279DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on avoca.stls.org

Village of Avoca website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Avoca

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

Offices for all of Steuben County

Avoca is in Steuben County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Steuben County Department of Social Services

  3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810

  Help here

  • Public assistance and benefitsApply for temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and other county benefits.
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage and support orders or enforcing child support.
  Call 607-664-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Helpline of the Finger Lakes Region

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 800-346-2211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Steuben County Public Health

  3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810

  Help here

  • Public health and immunization servicesGet public health information and schedule routine immunizations.
  Call 607-664-2438DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Steuben County Community Services

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careAccess outpatient mental health services for adults, children, and families.
  • Substance use servicesGet outpatient help for alcohol or other substance use.
  Call 607-664-2255Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Steuben County Supreme Court Library

  3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810

  Help here

  • Law library accessUse the law library to find legal information and reference materials.
  Call 607-622-8190DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Steuben County Office for the Aging

  3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsCall or visit for information, direct services, and referrals for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 607-664-2298DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Steuben 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