Montgomery County

Local offices in Montgomery County

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

• Human services · County office

  Montgomery County Department of Social Services

  64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsAsk about public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, child care help, and other county services.
  Call 518-853-4646DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Montgomery County Child Support Unit

  1 Venner Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a support order and collecting child support payments.
  Call 518-242-5778DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 NENY

  Help here

  • Community information and referralCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 888-366-3211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211neny.org

• Public health · County office

  Montgomery County Health Department

  Help here

  • County public health servicesGet health information, family support, and help finding local health services.
  Call 518-853-3531Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Montgomery County Community Mental Hygiene Services

  20 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction servicesGet information about county mental health and addiction services and local treatment options.
  Call 518-853-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.

  135 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010

  Help here

  • Aging services and informationGet information and help connecting to services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 518-843-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Montgomery County Veterans' Service Agency

  64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and referralsGet help with veterans benefits, military records, employment referrals, and transportation to VA appointments.
  Call 518-853-8152DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Montgomery County Emergency Management

  200 Clark Drive, Fultonville, NY 12072

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet county information and guidance for preparing for emergencies.
  Call 518-853-4011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Amsterdam Workforce Solutions

  2620 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010

  Help here

  • Workforce servicesGet help with job search and workforce services at the Amsterdam office.
  Call 518-842-3676DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · County office

  Montgomery County Department of Motor Vehicles

  64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license and handle vehicle registration transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Mohawk Valley Library System

  858 Duanesburg Road, Schenectady, NY 12306

  Help here

  • Library system resourcesFind public libraries and shared library resources serving Montgomery County residents.
  Call 518-355-2010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvls.info

Montgomery County, New York website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Montgomery County

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

Job help near Montgomery 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

  Amsterdam Workforce Solutions

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.9 miles away

  2620 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010

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

  Call 518-842-3676 Ext: 3037DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Montgomery County - Youth Bureau

  For young people

  9.6 miles away

  64 Broadway, P.O. Box 1500, Fonda, NY 12068-1500

  Call 518-853-4355DirectionsWebsite

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 Montgomery County

• Ames
• Amsterdam
• Canajoharie
• Fonda
• Fort Johnson
• Fort Plain
• Fultonville
• Hagaman
• Nelliston
• Palatine Bridge
• St. Johnsville

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