Silver Springs

Local offices in Silver Springs

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 WNY

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for food, housing, health, and other needs.Read more
  Call 888-696-9211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org

• Library · Regional office

  Town of Gainesville Public Library

  10 Church Street, Silver Springs, NY 14550

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the library for books, public computers, and internet access.
  Call 585-493-2970DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Silver Springs Clerk-Treasurer

  43 North Main Street, Silver Springs, NY 14550

  Help here

  • Village records and certificatesThe clerk keeps village records and issues birth and death certificates for people born within village limits.
  • Municipal electric and water billsThe clerk handles monthly billing for village electric and water service.
  Call 585-493-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Silver Springs

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

Offices for all of Wyoming County

Silver Springs is in Wyoming County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wyoming County Department of Social Services

  466 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for public benefits and services for children, adults, and families.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
  Call 585-786-8900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Livingston-Wyoming County WIC Program, Warsaw Clinic

  31 North Main St, Warsaw, NY

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people and families with young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 585-243-7530DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wyoming County Health Department

  5362A Mungers Mill Road, Silver Springs, NY 14550

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for local public health information and services.
  Call 585-786-8890DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Wyoming County Mental Health Department

  460 N Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569

  Help here

  • Behavioral health referrals and informationContact the department for information about local mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  Call 585-786-8871DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wyoming County Law Library

  Wyoming County Courthouse, 147 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569-1199

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse the public law library to find legal research materials.
  Call 716-845-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Wyoming County Office for the Aging

  8 Perry Avenue, Warsaw, NY 14569

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local support, benefits, recreation, and help at home.
  Call 585-786-8833DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wyomingcountyny.gov

Everything in Wyoming 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