Schoharie County
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Local offices in Schoharie County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Schoharie County Department of Social Services
284 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Schoharie, NY 12157
Help here
- Benefits and family supportAsk about SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and support for families and children.
- Child supportGet help setting up or collecting child support and establishing parentage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Northeast New York
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, child care, and other support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211neny.org
Public health · County office
Schoharie County Public Health
County Office Building, 284 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Schoharie, NY 12157
Help here
- Public health programsContact the department about public health nursing, community health, environmental health, and children's programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Schoharie County Community & Mental Hygiene Services
Help here
- Behavioral health service informationContact the county office for information about mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
F. Walter Bliss Supreme Court Library
Schoharie County Courthouse, 290 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157
Help here
- Public legal research libraryUse the law library's books, online resources, and staff help to research legal questions and find forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Courts and legal help · Nonprofit
Schoharie County Legal Hand Call-In Center
Help here
- Legal information and referralsCall or text trained volunteers for free information and referrals about housing, family, work, immigration, safety, consumer, and benefit issues.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Schoharie County Office for the Aging
113 Park Place, Suite 3, Schoharie, NY 12157
Help here
- Aging services and supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Schoharie County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Veterans · County office
Schoharie County Veterans’ Service Office
113 Park Place, Suite 3, Schoharie, NY 12157
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceAsk for help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county office about emergency preparedness programs, alerts, and help for residents with access needs during emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Cobleskill Workforce Solutions
795 East Main Street, Suite 4, Cobleskill, NY 12043
Help here
- Job and workforce helpGet in-person help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · County office
Schoharie County Department of Motor Vehicles
284 Main Street, 1st Floor, Schoharie, NY 12157
Help here
- Driver and vehicle transactionsVisit the county DMV office for in-person driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schohariecounty-ny.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Schoharie County
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 Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
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
Schoharie County Community Action Program, Inc.
795 East Main Street, Ste. 5, Cobleskill, NY 12043
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Schoharie 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Northeast New York
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-366-3211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988