Groton

Local offices in Groton

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Groton Housing Authority

  200 West South Street, Groton, NY 13073

  Help here

  • Affordable senior and disability housingContact the property manager to ask about affordable apartments for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 607-898-5887DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Groton Clerk's Office

  308 Main Street, Groton, NY 13073

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsVisit or call the clerk's office for village records, board matters, and general help.
  • Utility bills and paymentsAsk about village utility bills or pay electric, water, or sewer bills at the village office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 607-898-3966DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Groton Town Hall

  101 Conger Boulevard, Groton, NY 13073

  Help here

  • Town clerk and town servicesVisit the town office for help with town services and clerk matters.
  Call 607-898-5035DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Groton Public Library

  112 East Cortland Street, Groton, NY 13073

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or ask staff for help with technology.
  Call 607-898-5055DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grotonpubliclibrary.net

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Village of Groton Recreation

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and poolAsk about local recreation programs, pool access, and swimming lessons.Apply online
  Call 607-898-9508Website

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

Village of Groton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Groton

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

Job help near Groton

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 Groton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Cortland Works Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.2 miles away

  99 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 607-756-7585DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center - Ithaca

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  171 East State Street/Martin Luther King Jr St, Center Ithaca, Suite 241, Ithaca, NY 14850

  Hours: M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 607-272-7570DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Cayuga Works Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  248 Grant Ave, Auburn, NY 13021

  Hours: M-F.: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

  Call 315-253-1590DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 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 Tompkins County

Groton is in Tompkins County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Tompkins County Department of Social Services

  320 W Martin Luther King Jr./State St., Ithaca, NY 14850

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and other support for families and individuals.Apply online
  Call 607-274-5680DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Tompkins County Child Support Services

  320 W Martin Luther King Jr./State St., Ithaca, NY 14850

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting up child support orders, and collecting or paying support.Apply online
  Call 607-274-5229DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Ithaca Housing Authority

  800 S Plain St., Ithaca, NY 14850

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or housing vouchers and get help with housing programs.Apply online
  Call 607-273-8629DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ithacaha.com

• Public health · County office

  Tompkins County Whole Health

  55 Brown Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services and information for you and your family.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  • Mental health servicesFind county mental health care and support services.
  Call 607-274-6600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Tompkins County Office for the Aging

  31 Dutch Mill Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information, referrals, and support to help older adults and caregivers live well at home and in the community.
  Call 607-274-5482DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services

  111 N Albany St., Ithaca, NY 14850

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 607-274-5920DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tompkins 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