Saranac Lake

Local offices in Saranac Lake

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Harrietstown Housing Authority

  14 Kiwassa Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable apartments or rental assistance through the housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 518-891-3050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village Finance Department

  39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help starting water or sewer service, paying bills, and asking billing questions.Read more
  • Village property tax billsGet help checking village tax bills, payment history, and payment options.Read more
  Call 518-891-4150DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saranaclakeny.gov

• Local office · City office

  Village of Saranac Lake Administrative Offices

  39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Village government servicesVisit the village offices for records, permits, and help with local government services.
  Call 518-891-4150DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saranaclakeny.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Saranac Lake Adult Center

  136 Broadway, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can visit for senior activities and congregate meals.
  Call 518-891-2980DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Saranac Lake Career Center

  23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpVisit for help finding a job, building work skills, and accessing career services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Saranac Lake Free Library

  109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsUse library books, online resources, research rooms, and community programs.
  Call 518-891-4190DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Saranac Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Saranac Lake

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

Offices for all of Franklin County

Saranac Lake is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Franklin County Department of Social Services

  184 Finney Boulevard, Malone, NY 12953

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food assistance, cash benefits, Medicaid, home energy help, and other county support.
  Call 518-481-1808DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County Public Health Services

  355 West Main Street, Malone, NY 12953

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and servicesContact the department about local public health clinics, vaccines, and health services.
  Call 518-481-1709DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Franklin County Community Services

  3 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  Help here

  • Mental health support coordinationCall to connect with county mental health, housing, and care coordination services.
  Call 518-891-2280DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Nonprofit

  Community Health Center of the North Country WIC

  380 Creighton Road, Malone, NY 12953

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 518-483-4262DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Franklin County Office for the Aging

  355 West Main Street, Suite 447, Malone, NY 12953

  Help here

  • Aging servicesCall for information and support services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 518-481-1526DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Franklin County Veterans Services Agency

  Website

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

Everything in Franklin 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