Port Leyden

Local offices in Port Leyden

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 CNY

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 any time to get free, confidential referrals to local services.
  Call 844-245-1922Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211cny.com

• Local office · City office

  Village of Port Leyden Municipal Building

  3387 Douglas Street, Port Leyden, NY 13433

  Help here

  • Village clerk and local government helpContact the village clerk about village services and local government matters.
  • Water and sewer billsAsk the village clerk about water and sewer bills or pay them online, by mail, or at the office.Apply online
  Call 315-348-8613DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofportleyden.org

• Library · Regional office

  Port Leyden Community Library

  3145 Canal Street, Port Leyden, NY 13433

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsVisit the library for books, computer access, and programs for children and adults.
  Call 315-348-6077DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portleydenlibrary.org

Village of Port Leyden website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Port Leyden

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

Offices for all of Lewis County

Port Leyden 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
  Call 315-376-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · 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.
  Call 315-376-2639DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on snowbelt.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 CNY

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free, confidential help finding health and community services in Jefferson County.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211cny.com

• 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.
  Call 315-376-5453DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 315-376-5858DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 315-376-5313DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lewis 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