Bergen
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Local offices in Bergen
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Courts and legal help · City office
Town of Bergen Justice Court
10 Hunter Street, Bergen, NY 14416
Help here
- Town court servicesContact the court clerk about town court cases and court sessions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbergenny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 WNY
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for food, housing, health, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org
Library · Regional office
Byron-Bergen Public Library
13 South Lake Avenue, Bergen, NY 14416
Help here
- Library borrowing and resourcesBorrow books and use free digital books, audiobooks, movies, and other learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on byron-bergenpubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Town Clerk / Tax Collector
10 Hunter Street, Bergen, NY 14416
Help here
- Town and county tax paymentsPay town and county property taxes at the clerk’s office during the collection period.
- Licenses and permitsGet dog, marriage, and conservation licenses, or request a handicap parking permit.
- Public recordsRequest town records through the Freedom of Information process.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbergenny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Gillam-Grant Community Center
6966 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416
Help here
- Community programsFind community activities, recreation, learning programs, and senior meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gillamgrant.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bergen
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
Foodlink, Inc.
2011 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14615
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
Neighborhood Legal Services, 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
Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc.
409 East State Street, Albion, NY 14411-1123
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Genesee County
Bergen is in Genesee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Genesee County Department of Social Services
5130 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, heating, child care, and other assistance, or ask for help with protective services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Housing help · Nonprofit
PathStone Housing Choice Voucher Program
30 Jefferson Square, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher informationGet information about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcr.ny.gov
Public health · County office
Genesee County Health Department (GO Health)
3837 W. Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Community health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, disease prevention help, and referrals to health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Genesee County Mental Health Services
5130 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Mental health careGet outpatient assessments, therapy, medication support, and referrals to other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Genesee County Law Library
1 W. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14021
Help here
- Public law libraryUse the public law library to look up legal information and materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
Older adults · County office
Genesee County Office for the Aging
211 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and help finding services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on geneseeny.gov
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 WNY
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-696-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988