Cold Brook

Local offices in Cold Brook

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Cold Brook Offices

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village about local government services and questions.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cold Brook

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

Job help near Cold Brook

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Cold Brook. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Working Solutions Career Center - Utica

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  207 Genesee Street, New York State Office Building, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 315-793-2229 (Main)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

  Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (4:00 p.m. after Memorial Day, observed to after Labor Day).

  Call 315-867-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  Madison County Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  133 N. Court Street, P.O. Box 609, Wampsville, NY 13163

  Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:00

  Call 315-363-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Herkimer County

Cold Brook 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.
  Call 315-867-1291DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Herkimer Housing Authority

  315 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable public housing and Section 8 rental assistance in Herkimer.
  Call 315-866-2252DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 315-867-1176DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 315-867-1465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Herkimer County Law Library

  301 North Washington Street, Suite 5511, Herkimer, NY 13350-1299

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchUse legal books, online resources, and librarian help to research legal questions.
  Call 315-619-3404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.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.
  Call 315-867-1121DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Herkimer 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