Chautauqua County
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Local offices in Chautauqua County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Chautauqua County Social Services, Jamestown
110 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- Temporary Assistance, SNAP, and MedicaidApply for cash assistance, food benefits, and Medicaid through the county social services office.Apply online
- Emergency assistanceAsk about help with urgent housing, utility, food, or safety needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Chautauqua County Social Services, Dunkirk
319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Temporary Assistance, SNAP, and MedicaidApply for cash assistance, food benefits, and Medicaid through the county social services office.Apply online
- Emergency assistanceAsk about help with urgent housing, utility, food, or safety needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Catholic Charities of Buffalo WIC
42 Dunham Place, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support and benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Catholic Charities of Buffalo WIC, Dunkirk
326 Central Avenue, 1st Floor, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support and benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Public health · County office
Chautauqua County Health Department
7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, immunizations, and community health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Services
2 Academy Street, Suite 201, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Chautauqua County Certified Community Behavioral Health Center, Dunkirk
60-62 Franklin Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact the clinic about mental health and substance use care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Chautauqua County Certified Community Behavioral Health Center, Jamestown
200 East Third Street, 5th Floor, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health and substance use care for children, adults, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Chautauqua County Public Access Law Library
Chautauqua County Courthouse, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
- Public access law libraryUse the law library to find legal research materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Chautauqua County Courthouse
3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
- Court informationFind contact information for county courts and ask where to direct court questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services
7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
- Aging and long-term care servicesGet connected to local supports such as meals, caregiver help, and in-home services.
- NY ConnectsTalk with an information specialist about long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and resolving claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Jamestown Career Center
4 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet free help with searching for work and connecting to employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · County office
Chautauqua County DMV, Jamestown
512 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesComplete in-person driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
State office · County office
Chautauqua County DMV, Dunkirk
3998 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesComplete in-person driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
State office · County office
Chautauqua County DMV, Mayville
Hall Clothier Building, 7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesComplete in-person driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Library · Regional office
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System
106 West Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- Library system servicesFind library resources, shared collections, and services available through member libraries in Cattaraugus County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cclsny.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chautauqua County
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
FeedMore Western New York, Inc.
100 James E. Casey Dr., Buffalo, NY 14206
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 Assistance of Western 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
Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.
17 West Courtney Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Chautauqua 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
Talk to a person
- 211 WNY
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988