Cattaraugus

Local offices in Cattaraugus

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village Office

  14 Main Street, Cattaraugus, NY 14719

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and village tax billsAsk about water, sewer, and village tax bills or pay them at the Village Office.
  • Water and sewer serviceApply to start or stop village water and sewer service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 716-257-3661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcattaraugus.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
  Call 888-696-9211Website

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Cattaraugus Free Library

  21 Main Street, Cattaraugus, NY 14719

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, audiobooks, magazines, and movies.Read more
  Call 716-257-9500DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Cattaraugus website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cattaraugus

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

Offices for all of Cattaraugus County

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

• Human services · County office

  Department of Social Services

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6010, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, child care, and family services.
  Call 716-373-8065DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Cattaraugus County WIC Program

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits for eligible pregnant people and families with young children.
  Call 716-373-8057DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Cattaraugus County Health Department

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with county health services, including prevention, testing, reproductive health, and family health programs.Read more
  Call 716-373-8050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Department of Community Services

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use counselingGet counseling, psychiatric care, crisis support, and referrals for mental health or substance use needs.Read more
  Call 716-373-8040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Department of the Aging and NY Connects

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 7610, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Aging and long-term care assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help finding long-term supports.Read more
  Call 716-373-8032DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Service Agency

  1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6510, Olean, NY 14760

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims, pensions, education, burial benefits, and other services.
  Call 716-701-3298DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cattaraugus 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