Provides assistance with completing custody, visitation, paternity, and child support petitions. Offers advice and information to drop-in clients regarding family court matters. Does not provide lawyers to go to court with clients, only assistance with filing and information regarding the court process. Offers lawyer referral service for individuals who can afford an attorney.

Provides assistance to low and moderate income homeowners facing foreclosure and settlements.

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.

Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.

Advocates

Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties

Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties

Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties

Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties

Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties

Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties


Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.

* The attorneys and advocates of the Housing and Consumer Law Unit at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester assist clients with a variety of legal matters, including: Bankruptcy. Consumer Credit. Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure. Eviction prevention. Foreclosure Prevention. Loan modifications. Real Estate Transactions. Advanced Directives (Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy).

Provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence. Services include a safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, advocacy, court accompaniment, transportation, counseling, a domestic violence support group, and New York State Crime Victims Board claims assistance.

Provides free legal representation to clients who are denied or cut off from SSD or SSI benefits.

* Provides limited scope legal assistance during a brief meeting with a volunteer attorney to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The program may assist if an individual already has filed a lawsuit, wants to file a lawsuit, or has been sued in the Federal US District Court for the Western District of New York. The volunteer attorney can provide: 1.) Information about federal court procedures and the law as it applies to the facts provided by the client; 2.) Advice about preparing pleadings, motions, or other court documents 3.) Advise about discovery and motion practice; 4.) Referrals to other services. This program may be able to help with non-criminal matters in federal court. The attorney will not go to court with the client.

Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

* Offers crisis counseling for all victims of domestic violence. Hotlines for victims, concerned family, friends and the general community in domestic violence situations or know someone who is. * Offers shelter and/or services to Domestic Violence victims and their children. No maximum number of children that may be brought into the shelter. If number exceeds beds available, other arrangements will be made. Sanctions may be applicable through DSS. * Provides information and referrals for male Domestic Violence Victims. * Offers support groups for Domestic Violence Victims. * Offers Court Advocacy. Court accompaniment with on-site advocate at family court. Help with securing orders of protection. * Offers outreach programs. Teen Program for high school students.

Works with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (NYSOPWDD) and partner provider organizations to navigate services for people with Developmental Disabilities.

Provides free legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in civil cases including government benefits, senior legal services, federal tax issue, unemployment insurance, disability, housing landlord/tenant, family law matters, and consumers issues.

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

Provides legal information and advice for seniors in Lewis county. Assists seniors with simple wills, Health Care Proxies, living wills, and Powers of Attorney.

Provides free civil legal services to victims of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with family court matters and legal problems related to public assistance, housing, divorce, and consumer and employment issues.

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.

Provides assistance preparing and completing uncontested divorces for low-income residents of Onondaga County. Clients must have child custody and support orders in place.

Provides legal advice and assistance to patients at Crouse and Upstate Hospital on issues including Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, Health Care Proxy, and Living Wills.

* Provides active support and guidance to people with disabilities, and help ensure that an individual's choices for living independently are respected. Advocates can answer questions and provide assistance with applications for Social Security Disability and SSI, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and housing. Advocates can also assist recipients of DSS with understanding sanctions and the steps for Fair Hearings.

• Peer Mentoring
• Information and Referral
• Independent Living Skills
• Disability Awareness Education
• Transitional Services

Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.

Advocates

Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties

Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties

Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties

Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties

Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties

Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties


Greene Countyis covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

* Offers Family and Emergency Services including: Family support and case management services. Advocacy and referrals.* Member of the Emergency Services and Family Stabilization Network.

* Provides individual and group mental health services, including psychiatric evaluation and medications management services. * Offers peer support and advocacy, case management, and after-hours crisis support. * Provides forensic services, including sex offender treatment program and domestic violence intervention.

Provides free legal information, advice and representation to seniors ages 60 and older on civil (non-criminal) legal matters including consumer problems, family matters, access to healthcare, public benefits issues, housing problems, future planning, and elder abuse.