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Local offices in Herkimer County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Housing help · 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Herkimer County Veterans' Service Agency
25 Central Plaza, Ilion, NY 13357
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and filing benefit claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Herkimer County Office of Emergency Services
71 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and 911 address requestsGet county emergency preparedness information or request a new 911 address for a property.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Herkimer County Working Solutions Career Center
320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Career and workforce helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs at the Herkimer center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · County office
Herkimer County Department of Motor Vehicles
109 Mary Street, Suite 1111, Herkimer, NY 13350
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver's license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on herkimercountyny.gov
Library · Regional office
Mid York Library System
Help here
- Library materials and informationFind books, digital materials, research resources, and help from a librarian through the area libraries.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midyork.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Herkimer 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
Food Bank of Central New York
7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
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 Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
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
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
9882 River Road, Utica, NY 13502
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Herkimer County
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
Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2.8 miles away
320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (4:00 p.m. after Memorial Day, observed to after Labor Day).
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Working Solutions - Herkimer
For young people
2.8 miles away
320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
Youth and reentry program
Herkimer County - Youth Bureau
For young people
2.9 miles away
109 Mary Street, Suite 1110, Herkimer, NY 13350
Unemployment benefits in New York
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc.
209 Elizabeth Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501
Workforce board
New York State Department of Labor
State Campus, Building 12, Room 450, Albany, NY 12240
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.
Cities and towns 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.
- 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
- 211 Mid-York
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.
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