Hammond

Local offices in Hammond

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 CNY

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free help finding local health and human services.
  Call 844-245-1922Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211cny.com

• Local office · City office

  Town of Hammond Office

  21 S Main St, Hammond, NY 13646

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit or call the town office with questions about town services, records, and local government.
  Call 315-324-5321DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Hammond Free Library

  17 Main Street, Hammond, NY 13646

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and take part in programs for adults and children.
  Call 315-324-5139DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Hammond website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hammond

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

Job help near Hammond

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 Hammond. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Ogdensburg Career Center

  20 miles away

  1031 Paterson Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

  Call 315-393-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  St. Lawrence County Career Center - Canton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  80 State Highway 310, Suite 8, Canton, NY 13617-1498

  Hours: 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

  Call 315-386-3276DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  The WorkPlace - Jefferson County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  1000 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 315-782-9252DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 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 St. Lawrence County

Hammond is in St. Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

  6 Judson Street, Canton, NY 13617

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for temporary assistance, SNAP, HEAP, medical assistance, child care help, and other family support programs.Read more
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage and support orders, collecting payments, and enforcing unpaid child support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 315-379-2111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

  80 State Highway 310, Suite 2, Canton, NY 13617

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information and services for disease prevention, immunizations, children’s health, and environmental health.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support, food benefits, and health referrals for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 315-386-2325DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  St. Lawrence County Community Services

  80 State Highway 310, Suite 1, Canton, NY 13617

  Help here

  • Behavioral health planning and referralsCall for information about local mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  Call 315-386-2048DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 CNY

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 any time to get free, confidential referrals to local services.
  Call 844-245-1922Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211cny.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  St. Lawrence County Law Library

  48 Court Street, Floor 2B, Room 281, Canton, NY 13617

  Help here

  • Legal reference materialsUse public legal reference materials and get help learning how to use them.
  Call 315-379-2279DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging

  80 State Highway 310, Suite 7, Canton, NY 13617

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsPeople age 60 and older can get information, referrals, meals, caregiver support, transportation, and other services.
  Call 315-386-4730DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in St. Lawrence 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