Newburgh
Ask about Newburgh
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Newburgh and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Newburgh
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Newburgh Housing Authority
40 Walsh Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- Public housing and Housing Choice VoucherApply for public housing or ask about the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newburghhousingauthority.org
Utilities · City office
City of Newburgh Water Division
493 Little Britain Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- Water service and billing questionsContact the Water Division about city water service and water bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewburgh-ny.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Newburgh City Collector
83 Broadway, City Hall, First Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- Water and sewer bill paymentsPay city water and sewer bills at the City Collector's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewburgh-ny.gov
Human services · City office
City of Newburgh
83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall to reach city departments and get help with city services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewburgh-ny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Orange County Career Center - Newburgh
The Maple Building, 3 Washington Center, 4th Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the career center for help with job searches and workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Newburgh Free Library
124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- Library resources and programsVisit the library for books, internet access, learning resources, and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newburghlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Newburgh Recreation Department
401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Help here
- Recreation programsRegister in person for city recreation programs and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofnewburgh-ny.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newburgh
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
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110
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 Services of the Hudson Valley
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
Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc.
40 Smith Street, Middletown, NY 10940-0886
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orange County
Newburgh is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Orange County Department of Social Services
11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help with benefits, child care, foster care, and other family services.Apply online
- Food and energy assistanceAsk about SNAP food benefits and help paying heating bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Orange County Child Support
11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up child support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Department
124 Main Street, Suite 3, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about public health nursing, clinics, immunizations, and disease prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Orange County Department of Mental Health
Help here
- Mental health service connectionsGet information and referrals for mental health services for adults, children, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Orange Supreme Court Law Library
285 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3302, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Legal research helpUse legal research materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Orange County Office for the Aging
40 Matthews Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 305, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Older adult supportGet help finding meals, transportation, benefits, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.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
- 2-1-1 Orange County
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