Cape Vincent
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Local offices in Cape Vincent
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Cape Vincent Water Department
1964 NYS Route 12E, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Help here
- Town water service and billsContact the Town about water service and pay water district bills online or at the Supervisor’s Office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcapevincent.gov
Utilities · City office
Village of Cape Vincent Water and Sewer Department
127 E. Joseph St., Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Help here
- Village water and sewer billsContact the Village about water and sewer service, bills, and water meter questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcapevincent.gov
Library · Regional office
Cape Vincent Community Library
157 North Real Street, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and take part in programs for children and adults.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on capevincentlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Town of Cape Vincent Town Office
1964 NYS Route 12E, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Help here
- Town clerk servicesVisit the Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records, dog licenses, and town and county tax collection.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcapevincent.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Cape Vincent Office
127 E. Joseph St., Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Help here
- Village clerk and tax paymentsContact the Village Office for village clerk services and to pay village taxes.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcapevincent.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Cape Vincent Recreation Park
602 South James Street, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Help here
- Recreation and community spaceThe Town offers recreation programs and a facility residents can use for meetings and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcapevincent.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cape Vincent
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
Food Bank of Central New York
7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
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 Mid-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
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.
518 Davidson Street, Watertown, NY 13601-0899
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Cape Vincent is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Department of Social Services
250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, temporary assistance, HEAP, and other county services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyny.gov
State office · Nonprofit
North Country Family Health Center WIC - Watertown
238 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nocofamilyhealth.org
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Public Health Service
531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Help here
- Public health and home health careGet immunizations, disease prevention help, health services, and referrals for care at home.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Jefferson County Community Services
175 Arsenal Street, 5th Floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Help here
- Behavioral health referralsGet connected to community services for mental health and substance use needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Jefferson County Supreme Court Law Library
163 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Help here
- Legal research helpUse legal research tools and ask staff for help finding general legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Jefferson County Office for the Aging
175 Arsenal Street, 2nd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, caregiving, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyny.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
- 2-1-1 CNY
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 844-245-1922 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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