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VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM | ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)

Provides non-clinical advocacy and support to victims of domestic abuse, including crisis intervention, safety planning, transitional compensation information, emergency service coordination (housing, food, transportation) and protection order request assistance.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Crime Victim Support
In Person Crisis Intervention

INTAKE DEPARTMENT | LIFE'S WORK PROGRAM AND SERVICES

Provides information on program requirements and application for services. Call for more information.

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Case / Care Management
Certificates / Forms Assistance

HUNTINGTON OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | HUNTINGTON OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

Provides resume preparation, helps with job searches, explores career options, provides access to training, gives tips for interview success, job readiness, English as a second language classes, DSS applications assistance, nonprofit service referrals and fields general human services questions.The program is in partnership with Suffolk County Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor.

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Job Readiness
Employment Preparation
Certificates / Forms Assistance
English as a Second Language
Information and Referral

New York Crime Victims Legal Help - Empire Justice Center

An online resource that connects victims of crime with legal help and information on issues related to their housing, family, employment, finances, and more. Website offers the following: - Legal help directory where victims of crime can find trusted nonprofit legal aid programs that may be able to help - Legal forms that may allow victims of crime to handle their legal matters without a lawyer - Information pertaining to the legal needs of crime victims and their rights - A victim compensation guide providing information about filing online claims for victim compensation

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Legal Information Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Certificates / Forms Assistance

Senior Services Senior Drop-In Center

Provides assistance in filling out forms, as well as information and referral. Offers portal to portal transportation for medical appointments and limited groceries. Also offers hot nutritious lunches, recreational activities, educational and health programs (including blood pressure, hearing, and cholesterol screenings), and organized trips (both day and overnight). Monthly bulletin available by request. Mayor's discount card available for all seniors 55 and older; must be used in the city only.

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Senior Ride Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Discount Programs
Hearing Screening
Congregate Meals / Nutrition Sites
Blood Pressure Screening
Senior Centers
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Cholesterol / Triglycerides Tests
Field Trips / Excursions

Cheektowaga Town - Senior Services Department (Service Group)

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General Arts and Crafts
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Delivered Meals
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Wellness Programs
Congregate Meals / Nutrition Sites
Field Trips / Excursions
Games
Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Senior Ride Programs
Exercise Classes / Groups
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Nutrition Education
Senior Centers
Ceramics Instruction

Neighborhood Center - Lockport - Niagara Community Action Program

Provides an on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in the City of Lockport (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Provides rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income individuals and families when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable. Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Provides housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy. Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, asset management, and budget counseling are also available.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Food Pantries
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Personal Financial Counseling
Low Cost Home Rental Listings
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Individual Advocacy

Resolve WNY (Service Group)

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Mediation
Certificates / Forms Assistance
General Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Life Coaching
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Self Advocacy Support

Neighborhood Center - Niagara Falls - Niagara Community Action Program

Provides on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in Niagara Falls (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Also distributes food donations (separate from pantry services) three days per week; first come, first served. Items and quantities vary each week according to donations received, and are given out until they're gone. Provides back rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income residents of Niagara Falls when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable. Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy also provided. Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, case management, asset management, and budget counseling available.

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Certificates / Forms Assistance
Personal / Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Food Lines
Case / Care Management
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Individual Advocacy

An Everlasting Brave Journey Grief Support (Service Group)

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Copy Machines
Computer and Related Technology Classes
Notary Public Services
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Bereavement Support Groups
Public Access Computers / Tools

BENEFITS ADVISEMENT | MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)

Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities in applying for and/or maintaining benefits and entitlements such as SNAP, TANF, Medical Insurance, SSI/SSDI, Veteran's benefits, and PASS Plans.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) APPLICATION PROGRAM | SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (SCAP)

Offers individuals assistance to apply for HEAP benefits.

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Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

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Transportation Advocacy Groups
System Advocacy
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Ramp Construction Services
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Self Advocacy Support
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Shower/Bath Seats
Home Modification Consultation
Hospital Beds
Accessibility Information
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Walking Aids
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Adapted Health Care Devices
Wheelchair Donation Programs
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Disability Awareness Training
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Home Barrier Removal Grants

ACCESS Center Supportive Services | ACCESS Center Support Services - Belmont Site

Facilitates a community center offering a single-point of entry to all ACCORD services and partner agency services including referrals to other programs and services and follow-up care for individuals in need. Assistance completing home heating applications, referrals and budgeting assistance with utilities. Food pantry on-site.

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Personal Financial Counseling
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Low Income
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Transitional Case / Care Management

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

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Transportation Advocacy Groups
System Advocacy
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Ramp Construction Services
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Self Advocacy Support
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Shower/Bath Seats
Home Modification Consultation
Hospital Beds
Accessibility Information
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Walking Aids
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Adapted Health Care Devices
Wheelchair Donation Programs
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Disability Awareness Training
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Home Barrier Removal Grants

ERAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | MECHANICVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER (MACSC)

Provides assistance to City of Mechanicville and Village of Stillwater residents with applying for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Assistance can take place in person or over the phone by appointment.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance

HOUSING DEPARTMENT | SPANISH ACTION LEAGUE OF ONONDAGA COUNTY (LA LIGA)

Provides referrals and general information regarding housing. Offers counseling regarding home ownership, negotiations between tenants/landlords and housing grievance complaints, eviction prevention, housing publications, assistance in obtaining rental subsidies, and housing court assistance.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Housing Search Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

HOUSING DEPARTMENT | MOHAWK VALLEY LATINO ASSOCIATION

Provides referrals and general information regarding housing. Offers counseling regarding home ownership, negotiations between tenants/landlords and housing grievance complaints, eviction prevention, housing publications, assistance in obtaining rental subsidies, and housing court assistance. Rent assistance is available on a limited basis to individuals undergoing financial hardship.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Housing Search Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance

HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT | COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF THE NORTH COUNTRY (CHCNC)

Provides assistance with finding and enrolling in a health plan that fits the client's budget and healthcare needs for anyone in the community.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Navigator Programs
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance

HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT | COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF THE NORTH COUNTRY (CHCNC)

Provides assistance with finding and enrolling in a health plan that fits the client's budget and healthcare needs for anyone in the community.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Navigator Programs
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY FACILITATED ENROLLMENT PROGRAM | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Assists eligible working families in applying for financial assistance for child care.

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance

SENIOR SERVICES | MULBERRY HOUSE SENIOR CENTER

Senior center offering recreational programs yoga, line dancing, walking groups, and trips.

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Certificates / Forms Assistance
Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Wellness Programs

VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | CIRCULO DE LA HISPANIDAD INC - HEMPSTEAD

Designed to assist and guide victims of crime through the legal system and educate them on their rights. These services are provided in English and Spanish and include crisis intervention, court escort, legal assistance, education awareness, and victim advocacy.

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Crime Victim Support
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
General Crime Victim Assistance

Emergency Utility Assistance | Living Well Mission (The)

Provides limited funding to help pay overdue bills to avoid shut off. Assists with working with Penn Yan Municipal, NYSEG, and other utility providers to secure extensions or payback plans. Funds can also be used towards heating oil and firewood. Also assists with HEAP and SNAP applications for those that might be eligible.

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Certificates / Forms Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Stamps / SNAP Applications
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library

Public library. Offers 47 public access computers with networked Microsoft Office Applications, printing (10-cents B&W per page, 25-cents color), and Internet Access. Also features an auditorium available for public use. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there. Free tax prep available during tax season; see separate listing and call for information.

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Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Public Internet Access Sites
Public Access Computers / Tools
Libraries