Sidney
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Local offices in Sidney
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Sidney Water and Wastewater Department
43 Pearl St W, Sidney, NY 13838
Help here
- Water and sewer billsResidents can pay village water and sewer bills online or contact the Village for billing help.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofsidney.org
Local office · City office
Village of Sidney Clerk's Office
43 Pearl St W, Sidney, NY 13838
Help here
- Village services and informationContact the Village Clerk's Office for help with village services and records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofsidney.org
Older adults · County office
Tri-County Senior Center
43 Pearl St, Sidney, NY 13838
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesOlder adults can find local senior activities and services through Delaware County's Office for the Aging.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on delcony.gov
State office
New York State DMV, Sidney Office
44 Grand Street, Sidney, NY 13838
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit this DMV office for driver license, identification, and vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Sidney Memorial Public Library
8 River Street, Sidney, NY 13838
Help here
- Library cards and materialsResidents can get a library card and borrow books, ebooks, and audiobooks.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sidneylibrary.org
Village of Sidney, New York website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sidney
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 Mid-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
Delaware Opportunities, Inc.
35430 State Hwy. 10, Hamden, NY 13782-1112
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Delaware County
Sidney is in Delaware County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Delaware County Department of Social Services
111 Main Street, Suite 4, Delhi, NY 13753
Help here
- Food, health, and energy assistanceGet help with SNAP, Medicaid, and the Home Energy Assistance Program.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcony.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Susquehanna River Region
Help here
- Find local helpCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helpme211.org
Public health · County office
Delaware County Public Health
99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcony.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Delaware County Mental Health Services
243 Delaware Street, Walton, NY 13856
Help here
- Adult mental health clinicAdults can contact the clinic for mental health evaluation and treatment.
- Family and children’s clinicFamilies can contact the clinic for mental health services for children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcony.gov
Older adults · County office
Delaware County Office for the Aging
97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi, NY 13753
Help here
- Aging services and supportOlder adults and their families can contact the office for services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcony.gov
Veterans · County office
Delaware County Veterans Service Agency
97 Main Street, Suite 4, Delhi, NY 13753
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get information, advocacy, and help with benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcony.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.
- 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
- 211 New York
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.
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