Greene County

Local offices in Greene County

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

• Human services · County office

  Greene County Department of Social Services

  411 Main Street, Suite 238, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, child care, and child support services.Apply online
  Call 518-719-3700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties WIC, Catskill Clinic

  66 William Street, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.
  Call 518-943-9082DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 NENY

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, child care, and other local services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Greene County Public Health Department

  411 Main Street, Suite 300, Catskill, NY 12414

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  • Public health servicesCall for county health programs, health education, immunizations, rabies clinics, and help with children’s health needs.
  Call 518-719-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Greene County Mental Health Center

  905 Greene County Office Building, Cairo, NY 12413

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careResidents can get mental health evaluations, counseling, medication care, and care coordination by appointment.
  Call 518-622-9163DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Emory A. Chase Memorial Library (Court Library)

  320 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Court law libraryResidents can use the courthouse law library for legal research resources.
  Call 518-625-3197DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Greene County Department of Human Services, Aging Services

  411 Main Street, Suite 247, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home support, and insurance counseling.
  Call 518-719-3555DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Greene County Veteran’s Service Agency

  300 Route 23B, Leeds, NY 12451

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get free help preparing and filing benefit claims and appeals.
  Call 518-943-3703DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Greene County Emergency Services

  25 Volunteer Drive, Cairo, NY 12413

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseResidents can contact the county office about emergency preparedness and local emergency services.
  Call 518-622-3643DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Columbia-Greene Workforce NY, Catskill Affiliate Site

  Greene County Office Building, 411 Main Street, 4th Floor, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get help with finding work, career planning, training, and job listings.
  Call 518-719-0136DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Greene County Department of Motor Vehicles

  411 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Catskill, NY 12414

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license, learner permit, vehicle registration, or other motor vehicle records.
  Call 518-719-3280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Greene County Library System

  Help here

  • Countywide library resourcesResidents can find library services and online learning and borrowing resources through local libraries across the county.
  Website

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

Greene County, New York website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Greene County

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

Cities and towns in Greene County

• Athens
• Catskill
• Coxsackie
• Hunternot checked yet
• Tannersvillenot checked yet

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