Shortsville

Local offices in Shortsville

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Shortsville Office

  6 East Main St, Shortsville, NY 14548

  Help here

  • Village services and water and sewer billsContact the village office about village services or pay your water and sewer bill online.Read more
  Call 585-289-6104DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shortsvilleny.us

• Library · Regional office

  Red Jacket Community Library

  89 South Main St, Manchester, NY 14504

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and find free Wi-Fi.Read more
  Call 585-289-7063DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on redjacket.owwl.org

Village of Shortsville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shortsville

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

Offices for all of Ontario County

Shortsville is in Ontario County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ontario County Department of Social Services

  3010 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for public assistance, food benefits, health coverage, child care help, and other family support.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.Read more
  Call 585-396-4060DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ontariocountyny.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Ontario County WIC

  79 South Main Street, rear entrance, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.
  Call 585-394-9240DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov

• Public health · County office

  Ontario County Public Health

  3019 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, health services, and help with immunizations and disease prevention.
  Call 585-396-4343DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ontariocountyny.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Ontario County Mental Health

  3019 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  Help here

  • Mental health careCounty residents age five and older can get mental health evaluation, treatment, and referrals.
  Call 585-396-4363DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ontariocountyny.gov

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Charles J. Meder Library

  Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  Help here

  • Public access law libraryUse legal information resources available to the public at the county law library.
  Call 585-785-1432DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Ontario County Office for the Aging

  3019 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, assistance, and referrals to local services.
  Call 585-396-4040DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ontariocountyny.gov

Everything in Ontario 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.
• 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