Johnstown

Local offices in Johnstown

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water Department

  33-41 East Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Water serviceContact the department about city water service, water infrastructure, or a new connection.
  Call 518-736-4014DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water Billing

  33-41 East Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Water bill questions and paymentsCall the Finance Office with questions about your water bill or use the city's online water payment link.Apply online
  Call 518-736-4017DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  33-41 East Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit or contact City Hall for help with city government services, forms, and records.Read more
  Call 518-736-4011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Shirley J. Luck Center for 50+

  109 East Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Programs and activities for older adultsOlder adults can join social, educational, exercise, and recreational programs and activities.
  Call 518-762-4643DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Johnstown Satellite Office, Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation

  55 East Main Street, Suite 010, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationPeople with disabilities can contact the office about services that help them prepare for, find, or keep a job.
  Call 518-773-2884DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on acces.nysed.gov

• State office · County office

  Fulton County Department of Motor Vehicles

  County Office Building, 223 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and permitsVisit the DMV for driver license, permit, and identification services.
  • Vehicle registrationsVisit the DMV for vehicle, boat, trailer, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV registrations.
  Call 518-736-5571DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Johnstown Public Library

  38 South Market Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

  Help here

  • Library cards and borrowingGet a library card and borrow books, other materials, and digital resources.Read more
  • Public computers, printing, copying, and faxingUse library computers or ask about printing, copying, and fax services.Read more
  Call 518-762-8317DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnstownpubliclibrary.info

City of Johnstown, New York website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Johnstown

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

Offices for all of Fulton County

Johnstown 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

• 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

• 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

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