Wayne County
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Local offices in Wayne County
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Human services · County office
Wayne County Department of Social Services
77 Water Street, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food benefits and cash assistance for your household.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing and utility referralsAsk about local help with housing costs and utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Wayne County Child Support Enforcement Unit
77 Water Street, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Finger Lakes Community Action / Wayne County Action Program, Inc.
51 Broad Street, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community support programs and local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fingerlakescommunityaction.org
Local office · Regional office
211 LIFE LINE
422 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lifeline.org
Public health · County office
Wayne County Public Health
1519 Nye Road, Suite 200, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Public health programsGet information about health programs, disease prevention, and family health services.
- Emergency health preparednessGet health information and find out about local emergency preparedness resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Wayne County Behavioral Health
1519 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, assessments, medication services, and help finding treatment for mental health or substance use needs.
- Open Access crisis and treatment referralsMeet with staff who can assess mental health or addiction needs and connect you to care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth
1519 Nye Road, Suite 300, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Older adult servicesAsk about in-home help, case management, transportation, and other services for older adults.
- NY ConnectsGet free help finding long-term care and support services for yourself or a family member.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Wayne County Veterans Service Agency
7376 Route 31, Suite 1300, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
- Military records helpAsk for help finding or replacing military separation papers and other records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wayne County Emergency Management
7376 Route 31, Suite 2000, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county alerts and find information to prepare for emergencies.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Wayne County Department of Workforce Development
1519 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Job seeker assistanceGet help with job searches, career services, and employment training programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Finger Lakes Works – Newark
1100 Technology Parkway, Newark, NY 14513
Help here
- Career center servicesGet in-person help with finding work, career services, and job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · County office
Wayne County Department of Motor Vehicles
9 Pearl Street, Lyons, NY 14489
Help here
- Driver and vehicle transactionsHandle driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle registration transactions in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyny.gov
Library · Regional office
OWWL Library System
Help here
- Library system servicesThe system supports public library services across Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owwl.org
Wayne County, New York website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wayne County
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
Foodlink, Inc.
2011 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14615
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 Assistance of Western 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
Wayne County Action Program, Inc.
51 Broad St, Lyons, NY 14489-1122
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Wayne 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
Talk to a person
- 211 LIFE LINE
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-356-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988