Dutchess County
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Local offices in Dutchess County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services
60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Public assistance and SNAPAsk about SNAP, temporary cash assistance, and emergency aid.
- Emergency housing and HEAPGet help finding emergency housing or paying heating costs through HEAP.
- Child care assistanceAsk whether you qualify for help paying for child care.
- MedicaidGet help with Medicaid coverage through the county office.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Sun River Health WIC, Poughkeepsie
29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Sun River Health WIC, Beacon
6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY 12508
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Housing help · City office
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority
4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersAsk about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on poughkeepsiehousingauthority.org
Housing help · City office
City of Beacon Housing Authority
1 Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY 12508
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for affordable housing or a housing voucher through the Beacon Housing Authority.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beaconhousingauthority.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 Hudson Valley
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for local help with food, housing, health, legal, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hudsonvalley.org
Public health · County office
Dutchess County Department of Health
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 106, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Immunizations and clinical servicesFind county immunization and clinical health services.
- Environmental healthGet information and help with environmental health concerns, including water quality.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Dutchess County Department of Mental Health
230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health or substance use services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Dutchess County Supreme Court Law Library
50 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Public legal research resourcesUse public legal research materials and library resources for court-related questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
114 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesAsk about services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
- Health insurance counselingGet help understanding Medicare and other health insurance options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Veterans · County office
Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs
1335 Route 44, Suite 2, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans and survivor benefits and replacing military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dutchess County Emergency Management
392 Creek Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for and respond to emergencies in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dutchessny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Dutchess Career Center
191 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career counseling, workshops, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
New York State DMV offices serving Dutchess County
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesUse the state DMV office locator to find an office for driver, identity, or vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Mid-Hudson Library System
103 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Help here
- Library system servicesFind member libraries and learn about shared library resources across the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midhudson.org
Dutchess County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dutchess 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
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110
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 Services of the Hudson Valley
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
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County, Inc.
77 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Dutchess 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Hudson Valley
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