White Plains
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Local offices in White Plains
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · County office
Westchester County Department of Social Services, White Plains District Office
85 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit the district office for help with applications for public benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Hudson Valley
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211hudsonvalley.org
Housing help · City office
White Plains Housing Authority
223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority about income-based public housing and rental availability.
- Section 8 housing choice vouchersContact the authority about rental assistance and current voucher application information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wphany.com
Utilities · City office
White Plains Department of Public Works, Water Billing
255 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Water bill questionsCall Water Billing with questions about city water bills or a final meter reading.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwhiteplains.com
Older adults · City office
White Plains Senior Center
65 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Senior programs and supportResidents age 60 and older can find activities, transportation, meals and help navigating public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwhiteplains.com
State office
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, White Plains Office
1 Maple Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesUse the DMV office for available in-person driver license and vehicle transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · City office
White Plains Public Library
100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library for books, library cards, programs and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on whiteplainslibrary.org
Local office · City office
White Plains City Hall
255 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- City information and assistanceCall City Hall to ask for information or help finding a city service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwhiteplains.com
Parks and recreation · City office
White Plains Recreation & Parks Department
85 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY 10605
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city programs, activities, parks, pools and recreation facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwhiteplains.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve White Plains
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
Feeding Westchester
200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
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
Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.
121 E Main St, Brewster, NY 10523-3217
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Yonkers Community Action Program, Inc.
Serves the City of Yonkers only
20 South Broadway, Suite 420, Yonkers, NY 10701-9999
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Westchester County
White Plains is in Westchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Westchester County Department of Social Services
85 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsApply for public assistance, Medicaid, and other benefits through the county office.
- Food assistanceGet help applying for food assistance and SNAP.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Housing assistanceAsk about emergency housing help and back rent assistance.
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.westchestergov.com
Public health · County office
Yonkers WIC Office
20 South Broadway, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com
Public health · County office
Port Chester WIC Office
1 Gateway Plaza, 1st Floor, 55 South Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com
Public health · County office
Westchester County Department of Health
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
Help here
- Mental health servicesContact the department for help finding county mental health services.
- Substance use servicesContact the department for information about substance use services.
- Developmental disability servicesContact the department for information about services for people with developmental disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcmhservices.westchestergov.com
Local office · Regional office
Hudson Valley 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hudson211.org
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 Hudson Valley
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-899-1479 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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