Albany County
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Local offices in Albany County
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Human services · County office
Albany County Department of Social Services
162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
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- Food, cash, and energy assistanceApply for food benefits, temporary assistance, and help with heating costs.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support orders, paternity, and support payments.Read more
- Child care subsidyApply for help paying for child care if your family meets the program rules.Read more
- MedicaidGet help applying for or managing Medicaid coverage.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Northeast Region
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local food, housing, health, and other support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211neny.org
Housing help · Regional office
Albany Housing Authority
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing and check whether housing assistance applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanyhousing.org
Public health · County office
Albany County Department of Health
175 Green Street, Albany, NY 12202
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- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, disease prevention, and other county health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Albany County Department of Mental Health
260 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportFind county mental health services and referrals for treatment and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Hon. Francis Bergan Law Library
Albany County Courthouse, 16 Eagle Street, Room 406, Albany, NY 12207
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse public legal materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Albany County Department for Aging and NY Connects
420 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Albany County Veterans Service Bureau
420 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, finding records, and connecting with local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Albany County Emergency Management Unit
16 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Immigrant services · County office
Albany County Immigration Services
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- Immigration assistance and referralsCall the county helpline for immigration information, advice, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albanycountyny.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Albany Career Center
155 Washington Avenue, Third Floor, Albany, NY 12210
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, learning about training, and preparing for work.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
New York State DMV Albany Office
855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, non-driver ID, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Upper Hudson Library System
28 Essex Street, Albany, NY 12206
Help here
- Library system resourcesFind member libraries and shared library resources for residents of Albany County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uhls.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Albany 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 Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
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
Albany County Opportunity, Inc.
333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Albany 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
- 211 Northeast Region
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