Sandy Creek

Local offices in Sandy Creek

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ainsworth Memorial Library

  6064 South Main Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and digital materials, use library resources, and join community programs.
  Call 315-387-3732DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Sandy Creek Town Hall

  1992 Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek, NY 13145

  Help here

  • Town clerk and tax collectorVisit the town clerk for town records, marriage licenses, dog licenses, and town and county tax payments.Read more
  • Town water service and bill paymentContact the town about its water service or pay a town water bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 315-387-5456DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsandycreekny.gov

Town of Sandy Creek website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sandy Creek

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

Offices for all of Oswego County

Sandy Creek is in Oswego County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Oswego County Department of Social Services

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsContact the department for help with county social services and benefit programs.
  Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Oswego County Housing Assistance

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceResidents can find information about county housing assistance programs.
  Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Oswego County Health Department

  70 Bunner Street, Oswego, NY 13126

  Help here

  • Public health programsThe department provides health programs and clinics for county residents.
  Call 315-349-3545DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.oswegocountyny.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Oswego County Division of Mental Hygiene

  100 Spring Street, Mexico, NY 13114

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesCall the division to ask about county mental health services and referrals.
  Call 315-963-5361DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Oswego County Supreme Court Law Library

  Oswego County Courthouse, 25 East Oneida Street, Oswego, NY 13126

  Help here

  • Legal research libraryVisitors can use legal research materials at the county courthouse law library.
  Call 315-207-7565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Oswego County Office for the Aging

  74 Bunner Street, Oswego, NY 13126

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsOlder county residents can get referrals, meal services, and help finding support at home.
  Call 315-349-3484DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Oswego 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