Chatham

Local offices in Chatham

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Chatham Water and Sewer

  77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help with village water and sewer service, bills, and payment questions.
  Call 518-392-5821DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Tracy Memorial Village Hall

  77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037

  Help here

  • Village clerk and resident servicesContact the Village Clerk about village records, forms, taxes, and other village matters.
  Call 518-392-5821DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Chatham Public Library

  11 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use the internet, and get help with library resources.
  Call 518-392-3666DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Town of Chatham Town Hall

  488 State Route 295, Chatham, NY 12037

  Help here

  • Town clerk and tax paymentsVisit the Town Clerk about town matters and pay Town of Chatham property taxes.
  Call 518-392-3262DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chathamnewyork.us

Village of Chatham website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chatham

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

Offices for all of Columbia County

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

• Human services · County office

  Columbia County Department of Social Services

  25 Railroad Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceAsk about temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and employment services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
  Call 518-828-9411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties WIC

  431 East Allen Street, Hudson, NY 12534

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 518-828-9668DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Hudson Housing Authority

  41 North 2nd Street, Hudson, NY 12534

  Help here

  • Affordable public housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing and public housing programs for Hudson residents.
  Call 518-828-5415DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Columbia County Department of Health

  325 Columbia Street, Suite 100, Hudson, NY 12534

  Help here

  • Public health programs and clinicsGet information about health programs, immunization clinics, and other public health services.Read more
  Call 518-828-3358DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Columbia County Human Services / Mental Health Center

  325 Columbia Street, 3rd Floor, Hudson, NY 12534

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesContact the center to access mental health services and walk-in clinic information.
  • Crisis servicesCall the center's crisis line for help at any time.
  Call 518-828-9446DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Columbia County Supreme Court Law Library

  401 Union Street, Hudson, NY 12534

  Help here

  • Legal research helpUse legal books and online resources or ask library staff for help with legal research.
  Call 518-267-3170DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Columbia 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