Oswego County
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Local offices in Oswego County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Oswego County Department of Social Services
Help here
- Social services and benefitsContact the department for help with county social services and benefit programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Housing help · County office
Oswego County Housing Assistance
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- Housing assistanceResidents can find information about county housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Oswego County Health Department
70 Bunner Street, Oswego, NY 13126
Help here
- Public health programsThe department provides health programs and clinics for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.oswegocountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Oswego County Division of Mental Hygiene
100 Spring Street, Mexico, NY 13114
Help here
- Mental health servicesCall the division to ask about county mental health services and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Oswego County Supreme Court Law Library
Oswego County Courthouse, 25 East Oneida Street, Oswego, NY 13126
Help here
- Legal research libraryVisitors can use legal research materials at the county courthouse law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Oswego County Office for the Aging
74 Bunner Street, Oswego, NY 13126
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder county residents can get referrals, meal services, and help finding support at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Oswego County Veterans Services
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- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Oswego County Emergency Management Office
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- Emergency preparednessThe office provides information to help residents prepare for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Oswego Workforce New York
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- Job search helpThe career center offers free help with the job search process.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
Oswego County Department of Motor Vehicles
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can use the DMV for driver and vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oswegocountyny.gov
Library · Regional office
North Country Library System
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- Public library servicesResidents can use the library system to find books, digital materials, and other library resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncls.org
Oswego County, New York website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oswego 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
Food Bank of Central New York
7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
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 Aid Society of Mid-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
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.
239 Oneida Street, Fulton, NY 13069
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Oswego 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
- 2-1-1 CNY
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 1-844-245-1922 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988