Lake Grove

Local offices in Lake Grove

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

• Local office · City office

  Incorporated Village of Lake Grove

  980 Hawkins Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

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  • Village government servicesContact Village Hall for village information, forms, and help with local services.Read more
  • Village real estate tax paymentsPay your Village real estate tax bill at Village Hall or get help with a tax exemption application.Read more
  • Parks and recreationFind information about village parks and the summer recreation program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 631-585-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakegroveny.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Lake Grove Village Recreation Center senior groups

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  • Senior groups and activitiesResidents age 60 and older can join weekly senior groups for games, activities, events, and trips.
  Call 631-585-2000Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakegroveny.gov

Village of Lake Grove website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake Grove

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

Offices for all of Suffolk County

Lake Grove is in Suffolk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Riverhead Center

  605 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
  Call 631-852-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov

• Human services · County office

  Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Coram Center

  80 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
  Call 631-854-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov

• Human services · County office

  Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Smithtown Center

  200 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
  Call 631-853-8714DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov

• Human services · County office

  Suffolk County Department of Social Services, South West Center

  2 South 2nd Street, Deer Park, NY 11729

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
  Call 631-854-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov

• Public health · County office

  Suffolk County WIC Program

  3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 300, Great River, NY 11739

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 631-853-3014DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov

• Child support · County office

  Suffolk County Department of Social Services, MacArthur Center

  3455 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementGet help with child support enforcement services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov

Everything in Suffolk 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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