Lowville
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Local offices in Lowville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Lowville Municipal Building
5535 Bostwick Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Village services and paymentsGet help with village services and pay water, sewer, or village tax bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoflowville.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Lewis County 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or use the online directory to find local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyuw.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Double Play Community Center
6912 Bardo Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Senior respite programOlder adults can join activities while their caregivers take time to rest.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on doubleplaycc.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
The Lewis County WorkPlace
5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Job and workforce helpGet help with job search and local employment and training programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Lowville Free Library
5387 Dayan Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library services for learning and personal needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lowvillefreelibrary.org
Local office · City office
Town of Lowville Town Office
5533 Bostwick Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Town clerk and tax collectorGet help with town clerk services and town tax collection.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflowvilleny.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lowville
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
Lewis County Opportunities, Inc.
8265 State Rt. 812, Lowville, NY 13367
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lewis County
Lowville is in Lewis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lewis County Department of Social Services
5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for help with food, health coverage, cash assistance, child care, and child support.
- Housing and energy assistanceAsk about help to prevent homelessness and apply for heating assistance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 CNY
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, and other community services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211cny.com
Housing authority · Nonprofit
Snow Belt Housing Company, Inc.
7500 South State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing, rental help, and home repair programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on snowbelt.org
Public health · County office
Lewis County Public Health
7785 North State Street, Suite 2, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about health programs, immunizations, and disease prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lewis County Community Services
5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet connected with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Lewis County Office for the Aging
5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Help here
- Aging services and NY ConnectsFind help with caregiving, transportation, meals, Medicare questions, and long-term care options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyny.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- United Way of Lewis County 211
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.
Call 988Text 988