Florida
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Florida and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Florida
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Florida Water Department
28 Meadow Road, Florida, NY 10921
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the department about village water and sewer service and related bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffloridany.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Village of Florida Court
Florida, NY 10921
Help here
- Court inquiriesContact the court about court matters and visit during its public hours.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffloridany.gov
Older adults · City office
Seward Senior Center
2 Cohen Circle, Florida, NY 10921
Help here
- Senior groups and activitiesResidents age 55 and older can join local senior groups for social activities and outings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffloridany.gov
Library · Regional office
Florida Public Library
4 Cohen Circle, Florida, NY 10921
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and research resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on floridapubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Village Office
33 South Main Street, Florida, NY 10921
Help here
- Village servicesVisit the village office for help with village business and information about local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffloridany.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Florida
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
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110
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 Services of the Hudson Valley
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
Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc.
40 Smith Street, Middletown, NY 10940-0886
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orange County
Florida is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Orange County Department of Social Services
11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help with benefits, child care, foster care, and other family services.Apply online
- Food and energy assistanceAsk about SNAP food benefits and help paying heating bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Orange County Child Support
11 Quarry Road, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Department
124 Main Street, Suite 3, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about public health nursing, clinics, immunizations, and disease prevention.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Orange County Department of Mental Health
Help here
- Mental health service connectionsGet information and referrals for mental health services for adults, children, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Orange Supreme Court Law Library
285 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3302, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Legal research helpUse legal research materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Orange County Office for the Aging
40 Matthews Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 305, Goshen, NY 10924
Help here
- Older adult supportGet help finding meals, transportation, benefits, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyny.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 Orange County
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