Scotia

Local offices in Scotia

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village Clerk’s Office

  148 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsView, pay, or ask questions about village water and sewer bills.
  • Village tax billsGet help viewing or paying village tax bills.
  Call 518-374-1071DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  4 N. Ten Broeck Street, Scotia, NY 12302

  Help here

  • Village clerk and recordsGet help with village records, forms, and clerk services.Read more
  Call 518-374-1071DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Glenville Senior Center

  32 Worden Road, Glenville, NY 12302

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can join activities, classes, trips, and a daily lunch program.
  Call 518-374-0734DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Schenectady Job Training Agency

  797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

  Help here

  • Career center servicesGet help finding a job, training for work, and using employment services.
  Call 518-344-2737DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• Library · County office

  Scotia Branch Library

  14 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources and programs.
  Call 518-386-2247DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Scotia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Scotia

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

Job help near Scotia

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Scotia. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Schenectady County Connects

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.5 miles away

  797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 518-344-2737DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Saratoga County Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Call 518-884-4170DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Amsterdam Workforce Solutions

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  2620 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010

  Hours: M - F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 518-842-3676 Ext: 3037DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Schenectady County

Scotia is in Schenectady County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Schenectady County Department of Social Services

  797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

  Help here

  • Public assistance and benefitsApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and emergency assistance.Apply online
  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, locating a parent, and applying for or enforcing child support.Read more
  • Child and family servicesGet help with child welfare, foster care, and family support services.Read more
  Call 518-388-4470DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Schenectady County WIC

  650 Franklin Street, Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.
  Call 518-346-8818DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Schenectady Community Action Program

  913 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12307

  Help here

  • Community resource navigationGet help finding local resources and support for family stability and self-sufficiency.Read more
  Call 518-374-9181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority

  375 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers administered by the authority.Read more
  Call 518-386-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smha1.org

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Northeast New York

  Help here

  • Help finding community servicesCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, work, and other support.Read more
  Call 888-366-3211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211neny.org

• Public health · County office

  Schenectady County Public Health Services

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and services that help prevent disease and protect community health.
  • Behavioral health and substance use coordinationGet connected with local mental health and substance use services.
  • Emergency preparednessGet public health information and emergency preparedness support.
  Call 518-386-2810Website

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

Everything in Schenectady 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