Putnam County
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Local offices in Putnam County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Putnam County Department of Social Services
110 Old Route 6, Building 2, Carmel, NY 10512
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and other benefits for eligible residents.Apply online
- Housing supportAsk about housing support and care management for eligible adults.
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care if your family meets the program rules.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use support and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Open Door Care Network WIC
155 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Public health · County office
Putnam County Department of Health
1 Geneva Road, Brewster, NY 10509
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet information about county health programs, immunizations, communicable diseases, and environmental health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Putnam Supreme Court Law Library
20 County Center, Ground Floor, Carmel, NY 10512
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Putnam County Office for Senior Resources
110 Old Route 6, Building 3, Carmel, NY 10512
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding long-term care, caregiver support, meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Putnam County Veterans Service Agency
110 Old Route 6, Building 3, Carmel, NY 10512
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and filing claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services
112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind county emergency plans and information to prepare for and recover from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Westchester-Putnam Career Center
110 Old Route 6, Building 3, Carmel, NY 10512
Help here
- Career and job search assistanceGet help with job searches, career planning, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Local office · County office
Putnam County Department of Motor Vehicles
1 Geneva Road, Brewster, NY 10509
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet help with New York driver license, vehicle registration, and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyny.gov
Putnam County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Putnam 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
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
Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.
121 E Main St, Brewster, NY 10523-3217
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Putnam 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
- United Way's 211 Helpline of the Hudson Valley
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