Amsterdam
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Local offices in Amsterdam
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Amsterdam Housing Authority
52 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Affordable housingApply online for income-based public housing and other rental assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amsterdamhousingauthority.org
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer's Office
61 Church Street, 1st Floor, Room 103, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- City tax and water and sewer bill paymentsPay city tax bills and commercial water and sewer bills at City Hall, or ask the Treasurer's Office about a bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amsterdamny.gov
Local office · City office
Amsterdam City Hall
61 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall to find city departments, staff, and information about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amsterdamny.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Horace J. Inman Senior Center
53 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesOlder residents can take part in fitness, recreation, education, and social activities at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amsterdamny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Amsterdam Workforce Solutions
2620 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Workforce servicesGet help with job search and workforce services at the Amsterdam office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Amsterdam Free Library
28 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Library resources and programsVisit the library to use books, learning resources, computers, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amsterdamny.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Amsterdam
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
Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc.
20 Park Street, P.O. Box 835, Fonda, NY 12068
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Amsterdam is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Montgomery County Department of Social Services
64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068
Help here
- Social services and benefitsAsk about public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, child care help, and other county services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Montgomery County Child Support Unit
1 Venner Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a support order and collecting child support payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 NENY
Help here
- Community information and referralCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211neny.org
Public health · County office
Montgomery County Health Department
Help here
- County public health servicesGet health information, family support, and help finding local health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Montgomery County Community Mental Hygiene Services
20 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet information about county mental health and addiction services and local treatment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyny.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.
135 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Help here
- Aging services and informationGet information and help connecting to services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on officeforaging.com
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 NENY
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