Saratoga Springs
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Local offices in Saratoga Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority
1 South Federal Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or rental assistance and check which housing waitlists are open.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogaspringspha.org
Utilities · City office
Utilities Department
474 Broadway, Suite 12, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentContact the department with questions about your city utility bill or to pay it.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogaspringsny.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- City information and assistanceCall or visit City Hall to reach city offices and get help with city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogaspringsny.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga
290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Programs and social activities for older adultsAdults age 50 and older can join programs, trips, classes, and social activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogaspringsny.gov
State office · State office
Wilton DMV
3065 Route 50, Wilton Mall, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit the Wilton DMV for driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Library · Regional office
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit or call the library to use its collections, programs, and other public services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sspl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, and facilities for residents of all ages.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogaspringsny.gov
City of Saratoga Springs website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Saratoga Springs
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 Aid Society of Northeastern 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
LifeWorks Community Action, Inc.
39 Bath Street, PO Box 169, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Saratoga County
Saratoga Springs is in Saratoga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Saratoga County Department of Social Services
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Public assistance and family servicesApply for SNAP, HEAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Saratoga County Department of Health
6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, health programs, disease prevention help, and childhood immunization services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
135 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Help here
- Mental health and addiction treatmentGet outpatient counseling, addiction treatment, crisis help, screening, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services
152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Aging services and NY ConnectsGet help finding senior meals, transportation, in-home support, caregiver services, and long-term care resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency
2144 Doubleday Avenue, Suite 15, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportGet help applying for veterans benefits, finding housing support, and accessing transportation and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management
6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency notifications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saratogacountyny.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Northeast New York 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-366-3211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988