Philadelphia

Local offices in Philadelphia

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Philadelphia Electric Utility

  56 Main Street, Philadelphia, NY 13673

  Help here

  • Electric utility serviceContact the village about electric service and utility billing.
  Call 315-642-3452DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.ny.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town of Philadelphia Town Hall

  33019 U.S. Route 11, Philadelphia, NY 13673

  Help here

  • Town clerk and local government servicesContact the town clerk about town records, meetings, and other local government matters.
  Call 315-642-3421DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofphiladelphiany.com

• Library · Regional office

  Bodman Memorial Library

  8 Aldrich Street, Philadelphia, NY 13673

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, and join programs for children and adults.
  Call 315-642-3323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bodmanmemoriallibrary.org

Town of Philadelphia, New York website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Philadelphia

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

Offices for all of Jefferson County

Philadelphia is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Jefferson County Department of Social Services

  250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, temporary assistance, HEAP, and other county services.Apply online
  Call 315-785-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Nonprofit

  North Country Family Health Center WIC - Watertown

  238 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 315-782-9222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Public Health Service

  531 Meade Street, Watertown, NY 13601

  Help here

  • Public health and home health careGet immunizations, disease prevention help, health services, and referrals for care at home.Read more
  Call 315-786-3700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Jefferson County Community Services

  175 Arsenal Street, 5th Floor, Watertown, NY 13601

  Help here

  • Behavioral health referralsGet connected to community services for mental health and substance use needs.
  Call 315-785-3283DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Jefferson County Supreme Court Law Library

  163 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601

  Help here

  • Legal research helpUse legal research tools and ask staff for help finding general legal information.
  Call 315-570-2940DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Jefferson County Office for the Aging

  175 Arsenal Street, 2nd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, caregiving, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
  Call 315-785-3191DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson 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