Sullivan County
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Local offices in Sullivan County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Sullivan County Department of Social Services
16 Community Lane, Liberty, NY 12754
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsApply for food, cash, energy, medical, and child care assistance through the county office in Liberty.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Sun River Health WIC, Monticello
19 Lakewood Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunriver.org
Housing help · Nonprofit
PathStone Housing Choice Voucher Program
64 Jefferson Street, Suite 1, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcr.ny.gov
Public health · County office
Sullivan County Public Health
50 Community Lane, Liberty, NY 12754
Help here
- Public health servicesCall to ask about health programs, clinics, and prevention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Sullivan County Department of Community Services
20 Community Lane, Liberty, NY 12754
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet help with mental health care and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Hamilton O'Dell Library, New York State Supreme Court Library
Sullivan County Courthouse, 441 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Legal information and research helpUse legal research materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Sullivan County Office for the Aging
100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Veterans · County office
Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency
100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans and family benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sullivan County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind county information and help related to emergencies and security situations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Sullivan County Career Center
50 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Career and job search helpVisit the career center for help finding a job or planning your next career step.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · County office
Sullivan County Department of Motor Vehicles
100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701
Help here
- Driver and vehicle transactionsMake an appointment for license, permit, identification, or vehicle registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanny.gov
Sullivan County, New York website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sullivan 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 Services of the Hudson Valley
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
Ulster County Community Action Committee, Inc.
70 Lindsley Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401-3316
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Sullivan 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
- United Way's 211 of the Hudson Valley
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988