* Provides Single Point of Access/Accountability (SPOA/A) to determine individual's mental health or substance abuse needs. Also accepts referrals for mental health housing and supportive services.

• Housing services include Community Residences and Supportive Housing programs.
• Supportive services include Health Home Care Management, Intensive Case Management and ACT Team.

* Provides referrals to outpatient community mental health services and clinics including assessment and treatment across a wide range of mental health concerns. Does not provide referrals to private therapists or any direct services.

* Provides temporary coverage for the cost of medications for individuals with a mental illness who leave the local jail or a local hospital, and have applied for Medicaid (Chapter 15 of Kendra's Law). The Medication Grant program provides funding to counties to pay for the individual's mental health medications (and some other medications) while they await activation of their Medicaid case.

* Operating as an independent division within PAF, this program provides direct financial assistance with co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles required by your insurer for pharmaceutical treatments and/or prescription medications relative to your diagnosis.

Considers applications for assistance, except cash, from Tompkins County residents on limited budgets with illness-related situations.Cases judged on their own merits. Help can take many forms, i.e., service supplier could receive direct payment on behalf of the person.

* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services: Auto payment. Auto Repair. Child & dependent care. Dental. Food assistance. Essential home items. Medical. Moving & relocation. Rent & Mortgage. Travel & Transportation. Utilities. Vision Care. Home Repairs.

* 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 support to people with disabilities and their families in Seneca and Cayuga counties. Benefit management assistance. Legal and educational advocacy. Crisis assistance. Individual habilitation services. Family reimbursement. Parent support. Guardianship information. Respite assistance. Summer camp and recreation for adults and children. Transportation to doctor's appointments and planned shopping can be provided.

* Provides information and assistance finding prescription assistance programs and services for individuals who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. Patient assistance programs include prescription assistance and medical services.

Provides access and advocacy to eligible health and human services to farmworkers and their families in Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.

* Provides a mental health clinic for adults with serious emotional disorders or mental illness.

* Provides temporary coverage for the cost of medications for individuals with a mental illness who leave the local jail or a local hospital, and have applied for Medicaid (Chapter 15 of Kendra's Law). The Medication Grant program provides funding to counties to pay for the individual's mental health medications (and some other medications) while they await activation of their Medicaid case.

Processes applications for public health insurance options including Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, advanced premium tax credits, and cost sharing reductions.

Provides for financial reimbursement of physicians, dentist, inpatient, outpatient, and clinic services, long term care services of nursing facilities, community-based home care services, prescription drugs, and rehabilitative services.

Provides services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, toileting, and grooming.

Provides assistance to individuals being discharged from correctional facilities or hospitals in obtaining needed medication while they await approval of their NY State Medicaid Application.

Provides financial assistance to kidney patients and education to those with and at risk for kidney disease. Programs address all stages of kidney health, including kidney disease awareness and prevention community outreach to individuals at high risk for kidney disease and treatment related support for those requiring renal dialysis and transplantation. Also advocates for patients' access to health information and education to quality care, including treatment choices and to affordable medication and health insurance coverage.

Utilizes grants and donations to assist families by paying for medical supplies, equipment and other support services not funded by other means

Provides a fund specifically designed for assistance to cancer patients requesting alternative health therapies such as nutritional counseling, natural medicines, acupuncture, chiropractic care, yoga and reflexology. Call for further information.

Provides utility or medication payment assistance for low income adults and also seniors who are in financial hardship.

Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals diagnosed with arthritis, for various medical-related issues, including funding to help families pay for recreational/hobbies for children with arthritis.

Offers education and referral services with limited direct emergency financial assistance available for electric, gas, and heating bills, prescriptions, rent, and security deposits.

Provides grants for families who need help with a utility shut off notice or prescription co-pay. Does not assist with rent, vehicle costs or appliances. Assistance ranges from $10 - $300.

* Provides health insurance for older adults and people who are disabled.

• Prescription expense assistance.
• Medicare fraud reporting.

The Medication Assistance Program is available to people without health care insurance coverage for needed medications. This program can cover a one-time payment for up to 30 days of medically-necessary medication. There are some medications that will not be covered through this program. Individuals must bring a valid prescription when they come to the office.

Provides emergency and regular food, rent, utility and prescriptions assistance to those in need in Owego Village area. Emergency food delivery to anyone 65+ who is housebound or disabled and resides in Owego Village area.

Provides a one- time limited emergency financial assistance which may include help with basic needs, fuel, electric, and gas assistance, and medical prescription assistance.

Provides a one- time limited emergency financial assistance which may include help with basic needs, fuel, electric, and gas assistance, and medical prescription assistance.

Provides negotiated budget agreements and direct payments to landlords, utility companies, and pharmacies along with trouble-shooting to help people avert eviction, utility shut-off, hunger or medicine shortage. Also provides guidance on household budgeting and energy conservation and information and referrals to other agencies that might best assist with a client’s needs, including assistance with applying for HEAP or other benefits as eligible.

Provides a one- time limited emergency financial assistance which may include help with basic needs, fuel, electric, and gas assistance, and medical prescription assistance.