Offers Temporary Housing Assistance programs for persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. Persons should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center.

Assists adults diagnosed with severe mental illness to acquire housing supported through the mental health system.

Advocacy, emergency assistance, education and outreach for persons living with AIDS/HIV and their caregivers. Prevention and awareness programs. Support groups. Individual, couple and family counseling. Assistance with obtaining appropriate housing. Assistance in enrollment in AIDS Drug Assistance Program ADAP. Financial assistance in emergency situations.

Provides assistance in locating affordable housing to individuals dealing with chronic or life-threatening diseases.

Uses income-qualifying standards set by the federal government for the Rent Subsidy Program and the Home Improvement Program.

Housing is provided for eligible homeless applicants. Hotel vouchers are granted only when the county shelter is full. Collaboration of agencies provide these services (Ex. Catholic Charities, DSS).

Maintains a database of accessible apartment buildings for the physically disabled and rates the accessibility from good, adequate, limited or no access, also informs of the interior and exterior entrances.

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

Offers financial assistance in addition to locating affordable housing. Provides rental deposit assistance, landlord/tenant mediation, short term rental assistance and budget planning.

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Warren County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Also, assist those who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless to find housing.

* Provides public housing for eligible low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities.

* Offers Section 8 rental assistance which is designed to allow families and individuals who qualify a choice of affordable housing.

* Provides benefit counseling services to all veterans and their families that include: Case management. Female Veteran Programing. Senior veteran services. Financial counseling. VA benefits counseling. * Offers an employment resource center that aims to help veterans stabilize and re-enter the workforce assistance includes: Resume writing assistance, career counseling, and career assessment. Job readiness and life skills training. Weekly VetNet, networking, and job club group. Occupational skills training classes.* Assists veterans and families to manage their finances and to develop individualized plans to reach their goals.* Provides housing search assistance and temporary financial assistance through Services to Enable Positive Solutions (STEPS) program.* Provides individual and family counseling to veterans and their families.* Offers legal assistance through collaboration with Monroe County Legal Assistance Center. Veterans Treatment Court.* Creates a supportive network for veterans who could benefit from a veteran peer mentor and other community relationships through CompeerCorps.

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.

* Provides connections to services and assistance with finding housing and accessing emergency services.

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.

FWAC owns and operates affordable 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom housing units throughout First Ward area. Utilities not included.

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

Provides counseling, financial assistance, and housing referrals, as well as programs for troubled youth

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Provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in an effort to gain independence. Services include individual advocacy, peer counseling, systems advocacy, benefits planning assistance, education and employment support, ADA consultations, housing search assistance, and media resources.

Housing for 105 low- and moderate- income senior citizens 62+. Pets allowed; dining services, apartment for overnight visitors, activities and service coordinator are available.Priority given to eligible Veterans, or surviving spouses of Veterans, living in NYS.

Provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, local community, and events.

Provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in an effort to gain independence. Services include individual advocacy, peer counseling, systems advocacy, benefits planning assistance, education and employment support, ADA consultations, housing search assistance, and media resources.

* Assists individuals and families by subsidizing their rent. Tenants pay approximately 30% of families adjusted gross income, and NYS Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) pays the remaining balance directly to the landlord.