Works to educate, empower, and to promote equality of all people with disabilities in Niagara County. Provides peer supports, information and referral, advocacy, transition supports, and peer services to people with any functional limitations. Has many programs and resources to assist constituents, including Deaf Services, Medicaid Application Assistance Program, Independent Living Skills training, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefit/entitlement services for individuals with disabilities. Also offers a medical loan closet. Addict 2 Addict (A2A): A peer-led team serving people with substance use disorders and their families and loved ones. Peers (in sustained recovery themselves and/or having loved ones with a substance use disorder) share their recovery experience and help those with substance use disorders navigate the many avenues to take by offering information, advocacy, and Peer Counseling to help them reach their first steps on the path to recovery. The team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and will respond to a call at 716-498-4333 within 24 hours.

Helps individuals and families apply and obtain health insurance, based on eligibility.

Provides Medicaid recipients with benefits such as no co-pays physician visits primary care hospitalization lab tests and x-rays vision careCertified Application Counselors: help individuals and families complete the NY State of Health Application for determining eligibility for Medicaid Managed Care and other health insurance programs. work with individuals to gather necessary materials for applying for insurance programs, help individuals choose an insurer and, if needed, provide assistance in choosing a doctor.

Assists families with individualized in-home care coordination services for youth ages 5 to 18 years with mental health challenges.

Services include intensive in-home services, crisis response, respite services, family support, information and referral, family peer advocacy, and skill building.

Coordinates individuals plans with the participant, parent-caretaker/ legal guardian, individualized care coordinator, and other supporters identified by the child and family.

Program offers assistance, information, education and referral about benefits, housing, nursing home advocacy and diversion to avoid moving into a nursing home, respite services for care givers, consumer-directed personal services, traumatic brain injury services, and a personal care bank for toiletries and supplies for families in need.

Program offers assistance, information, education and referral about benefits, housing, nursing home advocacy and diversion to avoid moving into a nursing home, respite services for care givers, consumer-directed personal services, traumatic brain injury services, and a personal care bank for toiletries and supplies for families in need.

* Administers a special Medicaid program that provides coverage for cancer related treatment.

Processes applications for a variety of public health insurance programs, including Medicaid for certified disabled individuals, individuals ages 65 or older, prenatal care services (presumptive eligibility), Medicaid buy-in for Working People with Disabilities, and the Medicare Savings Program. Screens individuals to determine if they need to apply for Medicaid through the NYS Health Benefit Exchange. Processes Medicaid applications for individuals seeking help paying for nursing home or long term home health care services.

* Provides New York State of Health insurance programs like Medicaid Managed Care, Child health Plus (CHP), and the Essential Plan.

* Administers a special Medicaid program that provides coverage for cancer related treatment.

Advocate for an enhanced quality of life and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

* Offers Health Insurance, Information, Counseling and Assistance Program/HIICAP that provides: Information and assistance regarding health insurance programs Assistance filling out forms Programs to identify health care waste, fraud and abuse Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage/EPIC prescription assistance program* Services provided on behalf of Office for the Aging by Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc.

This program consists of a combination of programs and services designed to improve education and access for community members working toward optimal health and well-being. In partnership with health care providers, Community Health Workers provide intake, referral, navigation and case management services to patients at Primary Care Practices.

* Administers a special Medicaid program that provides coverage for cancer related treatment.

* Administers a special Medicaid program that provides coverage for cancer related treatment.

Administers: public assistance Medicaid Food Stamps (SNAP) emergency assistance HEAP day care and employment services to help individuals become self sufficientCode Blue Housing Information- Starting on 11/3/2023 if the temperature or wind chill falls below 32 degrees, Cortland has opened two warming centersGrace & Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court St, M-F 4:30pm-8pm, Sat and Sun 8am-8pmThe Salvation Army, 138 S Main St back entrance, M-Sunday 8pm-8am

Provides payment directly to medical care vendors/providers, health care professionals, hospitals/institutions for needed medical care and services to low-income eligible persons and SSI persons. Medicaid ID cards issued for all eligible persons in household.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Provides a range of coordinated health and social services for individuals needing long term care due to chronic illness and/or disability.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible individuals in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care applications for Aged, Blind and Disabled. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Offers limited assistance with consumer issues, hospital patient rights, landlord/tenant disputes, Medicare/Medicaid, SSA and SSI issues. The attorney may be able to provide court representation. Help is not available for criminal matters.

Provides information, assistance, referrals and services to ensure the rights of older adults, including prevention of abuse and neglect, assistance with consumer fraud and scams, and assistance with advance directives (wills, health care proxies and powers of attorney).

Provides assistance enrolling eligible children, families and individuals in low or no-cost state health insurance plans including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Assists in enrollment with small business health insurance. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible individuals in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care applications for Aged, Blind and Disabled. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Offers limited assistance with consumer issues, hospital patient rights, landlord/tenant disputes, Medicare/Medicaid, SSA and SSI issues. The attorney may be able to provide court representation. Help is not available for criminal matters.