Athens

Local offices in Athens

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

• Older adults · County office

  Rivertown Senior Center

  39 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015

  Help here

  • Senior mealsCall ahead to reserve a weekday lunch at the senior center.
  Call 518-945-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Nonprofit

  Rivertown Housing

  19 Third Street, Athens, NY 12015

  Help here

  • HousingContact Rivertown Housing to ask about its housing and apartment services.
  Call 518-945-1751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village Department of Public Works

  37 Third Street, Athens, NY 12015

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact Public Works for help with village water service and related infrastructure.
  • Roads and public worksContact Public Works about village road maintenance, snow removal, and other public works.
  Call 518-945-2618DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk's Office / Village Hall

  2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsCall or visit the Village Clerk's Office for help with village services and records.
  • Water and sewer billsContact the Village Clerk's Office with questions about water and sewer bills.Read more
  Call 518-945-1551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  D. R. Evarts Library

  80 Second Street, Athens, NY 12015

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library resources.Read more
  Call 518-945-1417DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Athens, NY website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Athens

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

Offices for all of Greene County

Athens is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Greene County Department of Social Services

  411 Main Street, Suite 238, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, child care, and child support services.Apply online
  Call 518-719-3700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties WIC, Catskill Clinic

  66 William Street, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.
  Call 518-943-9082DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 NENY

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, child care, and other local services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Greene County Public Health Department

  411 Main Street, Suite 300, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall for county health programs, health education, immunizations, rabies clinics, and help with children’s health needs.
  Call 518-719-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Greene County Mental Health Center

  905 Greene County Office Building, Cairo, NY 12413

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careResidents can get mental health evaluations, counseling, medication care, and care coordination by appointment.
  Call 518-622-9163DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Emory A. Chase Memorial Library (Court Library)

  320 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Court law libraryResidents can use the courthouse law library for legal research resources.
  Call 518-625-3197DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Greene 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