Waterford

Local offices in Waterford

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

• 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

• Local office · County office

  Town of Waterford Town Hall

  65 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188

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  • Town government servicesContact the town about local government services and town board matters.
  • Clerk and tax collectorContact the Town Clerk about tax collection and other clerk services.
  Call 518-235-8184DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Waterford Office

  65 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188

  Help here

  • Village government servicesContact the village office about village government services.
  Call 518-235-9898DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Waterford Community Senior Center

  125 2nd Street, Waterford, NY 12188

  Help here

  • Senior activities and supportOlder residents can ask about activities, grocery bus rides, and rides to medical appointments.
  Call 518-235-8500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Waterford Public Library

  117 Third Street, Waterford, NY 12188

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow books and digital items, and use library programs.
  Call 518-237-0891DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waterfordlibrary.net

Town of Waterford website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Waterford

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

Job help near Waterford

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 Waterford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Rensselaer County One Stop Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.4 miles away

  1600 7th Avenue, Ned Pattison Office Bldg., 5th Floor, Troy, NY 12180

  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 518-270-2860DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Albany Career Central

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  155 Washington Avenue, Third Floor, Albany, NY 12210

  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 518-462-7600 Option 3DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  Schenectady County Connects

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 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

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 Saratoga County

Waterford is in Saratoga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Saratoga County Department of Social Services

  152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  Help here

  • Public assistance and family servicesApply for SNAP, HEAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and child support services.
  Call 518-884-4140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Saratoga County Department of Health

  6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, health programs, disease prevention help, and childhood immunization services.
  Call 518-584-7460DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

  135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction treatmentGet outpatient counseling, addiction treatment, crisis help, screening, and referrals.
  Call 518-584-9030DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services

  152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  Help here

  • Aging services and NY ConnectsGet help finding senior meals, transportation, in-home support, caregiver services, and long-term care resources.
  Call 518-884-4100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency

  2144 Doubleday Avenue, Suite 15, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportGet help applying for veterans benefits, finding housing support, and accessing transportation and referrals.
  Call 518-884-4115DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management

  6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency notifications.
  Call 518-885-2232DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Saratoga 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