Dolgeville

Local offices in Dolgeville

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Dolgeville Housing Authority

  53 S. Main Street, Dolgeville, NY 13329

  Help here

  • Independent living housingAsk the housing authority about independent living for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 315-429-9548DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dolgevillehousing.com

• Local office · City office

  Village of Dolgeville Village Hall

  41 N. Main Street, Dolgeville, NY 13329

  Help here

  • Village clerk and resident servicesContact the village clerk for help with village services and questions.
  Call 315-429-3112DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdolgeville.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library

  24 N. Main Street, Dolgeville, NY 13329

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its research and learning resources.
  Call 315-429-3421DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Dolgeville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dolgeville

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

Offices for all of Herkimer County

Dolgeville 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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov

• Housing authority · 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

  Checked on 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

  Checked on 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

  Checked on 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

  Checked on 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

  Checked on 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.
• 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