Yates County

Local offices in Yates County

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

• Human services · County office

  Yates County Department of Social Services

  417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for income-related help and get support with benefits such as SNAP, HEAP, and Medicaid.
  Call 315-536-5183DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Yates County Public Health

  417 Liberty Street, Suite 2021, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, and referrals to local health services.Read more
  Call 315-536-5160DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Yates County Community Services

  417 Liberty Street, Suite 1056, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Help here

  • Behavioral health coordination and referralsContact the county for help finding mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  Call 315-536-5116DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Yates County Veterans Service Agency

  417 Liberty Street, Suite 2120, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and finding support services.Read more
  Call 315-536-5196DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Yates County Office of Emergency Services

  939 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency preparedness and response.Read more
  Call 315-536-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall 211 for free information and referrals to health and human services in the region.
  Call 800-346-2211Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Southern Tier Library System

  9424 Scott Road, Painted Post, NY 14870

  Help here

  • Regional library resourcesUse the regional library catalog and digital collections or find library resources serving Schuyler County.
  Call 607-962-3141DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Yates County Department of Motor Vehicles

  417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration transactions.
  Call 315-536-5122DirectionsWebsite

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

Yates County, New York website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Yates County

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

Job help near Yates County

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Finger Lakes Works- Yates

  Also helps young people

  0.3 miles away

  417 Liberty Street, Suite 2051, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

  Call 315-536-5140DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Yates County - Youth Bureau

  For young people

  0.3 miles away

  417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan, NY 14527

  Call 315-531-3451DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Yates County

• Dresden
• Dundee
• Penn Yan
• Rushville

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