Operates an 18-bed shelter to provide emergency housing for Adults and their children who are victims of domestic violence, or sexual assault. Residents participate in individual and group counseling, skills training and parenting education programs. Residents are also provided legal advocacy and assistance in obtaining any public assistance or entitlements.

WIC and SNAP benefit assistance navigation.

Communtiy Central provides a wide variety of supoort around the central goal of providing warm, healthy, and filling meals to all who show up. beyond this Community central organizes access to onsite health check-ups, hair cutting services, english classes, and more. The goal of centralizing all these services is to create a community that feels, comfortable and supported, so that that they can focus their attention on securring income and imdependent housing.

Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

Advocates and assist disabled consumers with a variety of needs in order to help them live independently in the community. Advocacy includes, but is not limited to, assistance with benefits, housing, evictions, accessibility issues in the home or in the community, information and referrals, assistance in learning independent living skills, and peer counseling.

* Provides information and assistance to older adults and their caregivers that includes: Information, referral and advocacy. Case management. Long Term Care Options Counseling to help consumers make informed decisions about care. Benefits counseling and assistance applying for public benefits such as HEAP, Medicaid, EPIC, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, etc. Health Insurance Counseling. Medicare 101 workshops. Transportation information and referrals. Legal Assistance. Caregiver counseling, information and support. Senior housing guide. * Provides Nutrition Services. Home delivered meals. Congregate dining sites, lunch and dinner. Nutrition counseling and education. Farmers Market coupon program. * Provides community-based support services. Homemaker/Personal care services. Housekeeping/chore services. In-home assessment. Grab bars, rails, ramp referrals Personal Emergency Response Systems Respite care Project Lifesaver Matter of Balance and health promotion programs Volunteer program

Provides coordination of services through linkage and referral to supports and services for individuals 18 - 64 yrs with physical disability or who 65+ yrs to allow them to live as independently and productively as possible.

Provides advocacy from staff who are often parents of children with an emotional, social or behavioral disorder who facilitate support for children and families in the community, on local and state committees, and at conferences relating to children's mental health.

* Assists in locating housing, linking people to public assistance, rental subsidies and financial assistance, advocating with landlords, and assisting in conflict resolution.

Provides advocacy from staff who are often parents of children with an emotional, social or behavioral disorder who facilitate support for children and families in the community, on local and state committees, and at conferences relating to children's mental health.

This is a program whereby people with disabilities or chronic health conditions hire and manager their own caregivers. Bridges serves as the Fiscal Intermediary.

Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help adults 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage (Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medic-Gap). Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. You can meet one-on-one with a trained counselor at one of our library-based locations. Spanish interpreter can be made available by appointment.

Processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs.

Westchester’s Kinship Unit helps grandparents, relatives, or non-biological parents raising children navigate civil legal issues. These include, but are not limited to custody, guardianship, housing, consumer debt, public benefits, education, and advance planning. Assisting Kinship Families with civil legal issues ensures stability for children being raised by non-biological parents.

Assists individuals with disabilities to find services and support they need to live in the community rather than in a nursing facility or to prevent institutionalization. Provides referral and information, networking, technical assistance, provider development and service linkage to eligible individuals and their families.

Provides information and referral to other community services as needed. Case managers work with families to resolve many issues such as SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits or Section 8 issues.

Provides coordinators to assist and support families to understand the current system of services and benefits, and how to navigate them, also links families to medical and rehabilitation services in the community. Also educates families, individuals, and care providers on brain injury and its impact, connects families and individuals to other support groups, and offers support and advocacy for families dealing with the school system.

Offers peer support, benefits advisement and linkages to community resources for individuals with mental illness.

Provides individuals and families with social advocacy and support around navigating the complicated world of applying for jobs, social services programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Under grants from Suffolk County Department of Labor and United Way, will provide paid employment and job training opportunities to youth ages 16 - 20. In partnership with the Urban League, will provide paid employment and on the job training opportunities for adults who are eligible to work under Title V of the Older Americans Act

Assists local residents with information on town government issues and services, including government-based benefits, with necessary information, filing, and guidance.

Provides a comprehensive array of support services for individuals and families in need. Services include emergency and other financial assistance, counseling, benefits assistance, addiction support, case management, employment referrals, holiday programs and more.

Provides pre-screening of eligibility qualifications, assistance filling out applications, and assistance obtaining necessary documentation for SNAP benefits. Most help can be done over the phone and help is available in both Spanish and English.

Offers advocacy services to seniors who may need help with issues ranging from housing, medical care, benefits assistance, etc. Also help with information about services for specific needs within the community.

Assists the individual with development disabilities and their family with a plan of care to access benefits, advocate when needed, and find resources or services within the community.