Chemung County
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Local offices in Chemung County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Chemung County Department of Social Services
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsAsk about public assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and Medicaid services.
- Housing crisis helpTalk with a worker about emergency shelter, eviction risk, and temporary housing help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Chemung County WIC
103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a child under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Chemung County Child Support Unit
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or enforcing support orders, and managing support payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Elmira Housing Authority
737D Reservoir Street, Elmira, NY 14905
Help here
- Affordable housing applicationsApply for affordable housing and ask about application requirements.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmirahousingauthority.org
Public health · County office
Chemung County Health Department
103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Help here
- Public health clinicsCall the department about its public health clinic services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Chemung County Mental Hygiene
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
Help here
- Behavioral health helpCall the department for mental health and substance use service information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Helpline of the Finger Lakes Region
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health and human services in Chemung County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211helpline.org
Older adults · Regional office
Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14902
Help here
- Aging and long-term care informationGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Chemung County Veterans Affairs
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help learning about and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Chemung County Fire and Emergency Management
150 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the office for information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Elmira Career Center
318 Madison Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
Help here
- Job search helpGet free help with your job search at the Chemung County career center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · State office
Chemung County License Bureau (DMV)
425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsApply for or update a New York driver license, learner permit, or non-driver ID.
- Vehicle registrationRegister or renew a vehicle, boat, trailer, or other covered vehicle.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemungcountyny.gov
Library · Regional office
Chemung County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system to borrow materials, access public resources, and find library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chemunglibraries.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chemung County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of the Southern Tier
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. of Chemung County
650 Baldwin Street, Elmira, NY 14901-2216
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Chemung 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.
- 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 Helpline of the Finger Lakes Region
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