Andover

Local offices in Andover

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or visit 2-1-1 to find local health and human services and get connected to help.
  Call 800-346-2211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Andover Office

  35 East Greenwood Street, Andover, NY 14806

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsContact the village office about village services, records, and local government matters.Read more
  • Village utility billsView and pay village utility bills online or contact the village office for help with your account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 607-478-8455DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Andover Free Library

  40 Main Street, Andover, NY 14806

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, search the catalog, or take part in library programs.Read more
  Call 607-478-8442DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Andover Clerk's Office

  22 East Greenwood Street, Andover, NY 14806

  Help here

  • Town clerk services and recordsApply for a marriage license, request eligible birth, death, or marriage records, or ask about a disability parking permit.
  Call 607-478-8446DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofandoverny.com

Village of Andover website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Andover

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

Offices for all of Allegany County

Andover is in Allegany County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Allegany County Department of Social Services

  7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813

  Help here

  • SNAP and other benefitsApply for food assistance and ask about other county benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Home energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and cooling costs.Read more
  Call 585-268-9622DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Allegany County WIC Program

  55 Chamberlain Street, Wellsville, NY 14895

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 585-593-2533DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Allegany County Department of Health

  7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet vaccinations, health screenings, family planning, and other public health services.Read more
  Call 585-268-9250DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Allegany County Community Services

  45 North Broad Street, Wellsville, NY 14895

  Help here

  • Behavioral health care coordinationGet help connecting with mental health, substance use, and disability services.
  • Crisis supportCall the county hotline for behavioral health crisis support.
  Call 585-593-1991DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Allegany County Law Library

  Allegany County Courthouse, 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813

  Help here

  • Public law libraryUse legal information resources at the county courthouse.
  Call 585-449-3462DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Allegany County Office for the Aging

  6085 State Route 19 North, Belmont, NY 14813

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adultsGet help finding services and support for yourself or an older family member.
  • Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and help at home.
  Call 585-268-9390DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Allegany 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