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Provides flexibly scheduled door-to-door (curb-to-curb) bus transportation services.

Offers twelve-step mutual support programs that are open to individuals with a desire to discontinue drug use. Also maintains lists of ongoing groups throughout the community. Internet-based groups are also available.

The state agency that is responsible for foster care, adoption and adoption assistance; child protective services; preventive services for children and families; child care services; and protective programs for vulnerable adults; as well as the administration and management of specialized programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and residential facilities for youth placed in the custody of OCFS by the family and criminal courts; and directing the functions performed by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH), and state government responses to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.

Provides subsidized rental assistance, first time home buyers incentive programs, fair housing opportunities and facilitates the housing discrimination complaint process. Provides home ownership assistance for low-moderate income families, offers senior housing information and aid with reverse mortgages, nursing home and hospital assistance, counseling for home buyers, homeowners and tenants, home rehabilitation funds and block grants to communities for economic development and job creation, lead based paint abatement, and Indian housing information.

Provides building code information as well as ensured local building codes are enforced including taking and investigating reports of violations. Issues building permits.

Provides access to local public records. Fulfills Freedom of Information requests. Administers various state and local license permits. Serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics and provides various services related to birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses. Issues dog licenses and provides dog control services.

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).

Helps caregivers recognize the causes and symptoms of burnout so that they can get the help they need.

The state agency which enforces state labor laws to provide a level playing field for law-abiding employers and works to ensure a fair wage for all workers and protect the safety and health of workers and the public. Also assists the unemployed by providing temporary financial assistance, connecting job seekers with employers, and building a workforce that helps businesses compete in the global economy. Only those sites that serve the 2-1-1 HELPLINE service area are listed in this database.

Provides clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and diapers to those in need, based on resources on hand. Accepts donations of clothing and diapers and personal grooming supplies such as shampoo, soap, books and other needs.

Offers case management to assist individuals and their families in areas of self-care; activities of daily living; social functioning; economic self-sufficiency; self-direction, concentration and employment. Case managers also provide support, advocacy and coordination of other mental health services.

Offers skilled nursing services.

Provides an online tool to help individuals manage mail and email including credit offers, catalogs, magazine offers and other direct mailings.

Provides regular scheduled bus service throughout the city of Elmira and between Elmira and Corning (Corning Community College), Elmira and Ithaca (Cornell University), Elmira and Horseheads, and from the Chemung County Transportation Center in Elmira to the Corning Transportation Center, as well as to the Elmira-Corning Airport. On request bus service available on all routes except commuter routes. Offers curbside pickup for individuals living within 3/4 of a mile of a bus route. Deviation is not available on commuter routes.

Provides drop-off location for outdated medications at Arnot Ogden Medical Center and Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital.

The County Clerk is the County Registrar and Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. The Clerk is responsible for filing, recording and storing official documents and acts as agent for state and federal governments for passports, pistol permits, sporting licenses and motor vehicle related transactions.

Offers subsidized rental apartments to low-moderate income individuals with a disability or to the elderly.

Provides intensive training and work opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities. Both vocational employment and supported employment opportunities are available. Employment Specialists and Job Developers support and train individuals in resume writing, interviewing, and obtaining employment. Job Coaching is available to teach on-the-job skills, help individuals maintain their employment, and give support with work-related issues.

Offers free or very low-cost sponsored health insurance for children.

Provides legal assistance on a variety of civil legal issues, including consumer law, health care, and advance directives.

Provides information and educational materials. Maintains a listing of support groups for those suffering from, or for family and friends of individuals suffering from heart disease or stroke. Current programs include community awareness, CVD and Stroke Risk Factor/Prevention information, educational information available through website, Physical Activity (Start! Heart Walk), Go Red for Woman (woman and heart disease), Healthier Generation (childhood obesity), Power to End Stroke - stroke education program and school site education programs for pre-k - senior high.

Offers men and women's health services, specifically those related to sexual health including abortion services, education and referrals, birth control services and emergency contraception, confidential HIV testing as well as additional sexually transmitted disease screening and education, and LGBT services.

Offers space to the public for recreational use. Most parks provide picnic pavilions, trails and playgrounds and follow a carry-in, carry-out policy for trash. Pools available at two locations as well as an ice rink. City also sponsors many youth and adult sports leagues and camps, tot programs, Arts and Crafts programs, and community special events such as Kid's Day and the Great Pumpkin Hunt that are available at the various parks.

Matches young children with older teens or adults in a supervised setting. Mentors meet with children in weekly group sessions in order to serve as role models and help give the children direction in a positive atmosphere.

Provides a place for individuals affected by a disaster to register in order to let friends and family members know that they are safe. Also offers links to information about donating blood and volunteering.