Richmond County

Local offices in Richmond County

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

• Human services · City office

  HRA Benefits Access Center Richmond

  201 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsVisit for help with cash assistance and other public benefit services.Apply online
  Call 929-221-7915DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · City office

  Richmond SNAP Center

  201 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • SNAP food benefitsVisit for help applying for or managing SNAP food benefits.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · City office

  Richmond County Family Court Child Support Services

  18 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • Child support servicesVisit for in-person help with child support services and case questions.Apply online
  Call 718-720-2906DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Richmond County Law Library

  25 Hyatt Street, Room 515, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • Public law libraryUse legal reference resources and get help locating legal information.Read more
  Call 718-675-8711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Community Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc.

  120 Stuyvesant Place, Suite 409, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding benefits, care, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 718-981-6226DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · City office

  Staten Island Veteran Resource Center

  10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits and referralsGet help connecting with veteran benefits and support services.
  Call 212-416-5250DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center

  120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
  Call 718-285-8463DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  The New York Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use free learning, computer, and job search resources.Read more
  Website

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

Office of the Staten Island Borough President website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Richmond County

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

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