Gloversville

Local offices in Gloversville

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

• Housing help · City office

  Gloversville Housing Authority

  181 West Street, Gloversville, NY 12078

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply for an apartment.Apply online
  Call 518-773-7308DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gloversvillehousingauthority.com

• Utilities · City office

  Gloversville Water Department

  Help here

  • Water bill paymentsContact the Water Department to pay a city water bill.
  Call 518-773-4520Website

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

• Older adults · City office

  Gloversville Senior Center

  53 Church Street, Gloversville, NY

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Gloversville Workforce Solutions

  199 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpVisit for help finding a job, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 518-842-3676DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Gloversville Public Library

  58 East Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY 12078

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use online resources, and take part in library programs.
  Call 518-725-2819DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall of Gloversville

  3 Frontage Rd, Gloversville, NY 12078

  Help here

  • City services and clerk helpContact City Hall to reach city offices and ask about city services.Read more
  Call 518-773-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Gloversville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gloversville

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

Job help near Gloversville

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Gloversville Workforce Solutions Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.2 miles away

  43-47 North Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078

  Hours: Monday & Friday- Youth Services Open 8:30am-4:40pm closed 12:30-1:00pm. - Wednesday & Thursday - Adult Services-Resource Room Open 8:30am-4:30pm closed 12:30pm -1:00pm.

  Call 518-842-3676DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 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 Fulton County

Gloversville is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fulton County Department of Social Services

  4 Daisy Lane, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and emergency assistance, or ask for help with family and adult services.
  Call 518-736-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Fulton County Child Support Unit

  4 Daisy Lane, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and support orders, collecting payments, and enforcing child support orders.
  Call 518-736-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Fulton County Public Health Department

  County Services Complex, 2714 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, family health, children’s programs, and other county health services.
  Call 518-736-5720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Fulton County Community Services

  57 East Fulton Street, Room 206, Gloversville, NY 12078

  Help here

  • Behavioral health service coordinationGet help finding mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services in the county.
  Call 518-773-3557DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Fulton County Office for Aging

  19 North William Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services that help older adults and caregivers, including health insurance counseling and support to live at home.
  Call 518-736-5650DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Fulton County Veterans Service Agency

  2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing and filing claims for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 518-736-5651DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fulton 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