* Assists with food benefits like SNAP and WIC.

Provides information and assistance to veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Provides information and assistance to Veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

* Offers free civil legal services to low-income residents: Education Law. Foreclosure prevention. Health care access. Health care insurance. Medicaid (for clients outside of the LawNY coverage area). Social Security Law & SSI/SSD. Victims of crime. Civil Rights/Discrimination.Tenant Rights.

* Handles claims for war and peace-time veterans and dependents as follows: Home loans. Education. Hospitalization. Medical. Compensation. Pension. Death Benefits. Apprenticeship. On-Job-Training. Re-employment. Insurance. Legal. Personal.

Access to Independence (ATI) provides: individuals of all ages, with and without disabilities businesses human service agencieswith resources and options for making informed choices about living, learning and working independently; understanding disability rights and services, and locating appropriate local and state resources.

Offers counseling services for combat zone veterans from every conflict. Offers safe place for combat veterans or those who have suffered military sexual trauma and PTSD. Offers veteran-focused bereavement counseling and military sexual trauma counseling. Individual, group, marital and family counseling. Alcohol/drug assessment and referral. Anger and stress management. Also offers parenting classes, benefits/job counseling, physical therapy, meditation/yoga.

Specially trained staff provides information and referral and offers counseling on finances, health, family, housing, and other matters for persons 60+ yrs.

Assists Medicaid-eligible people with TBI to leave nursing homes and move into the community or to obtain services to avoid nursing home placement. We can help people through the eligibility process, to select a service coordination agency, and to access other benefit programs and services in the community.

COVID-19 UPDATE 3/23 UPDATED NUMBER 607-283-4881 EMAIL [email protected] are not closed. Staff is working remotely from home. We have a new agency number that will be available during our normal business hours of 8 am to 4 pm. You'll get Braedon as usual, and he will direct your call to the appropriate staff person. COVID-19 UPDATE: Effective March 16th, ATI will be closed to the public for two weeks until March 30, 2020. Please contact for any Access needs. Office: 607-753-7363, NY Connects: 607-423-0345 The Universal Access Dinner, set for April 24, 2020, is POSTPONEDThe Universal 5+K, set for April 25, 2020, is POSTPONEDEvents such as Craft Club, Coloring Class, Board Game Club are canceled until regular office hours resumePublic meetings, including ATI Board Meetings, Core Advisory Group, Taskforce to Increase Disability Employment and Housing Consortium, will be held via teleconference, please contact us for detailsVITA Tax Services will continue to accept drop-offs of tax information to help people prepare their tax returns during weekend hours.Provides resources and advocacy to people with disabilities, their friends and family, and their caregiversEmpowers people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their community and strives to open doors to full participation and access for allWill lead community towards an all-inclusive future where discrimination and physical barriers no longer exist

Provides legal services, advice and assistance to persons receiving care or alleged to be in need of care at inpatient and community based facilities for individuals with mental disabilities.

Provides information and assistance to individuals to help them make informed decisions about long term care. Provides information on many services including home delivered meals, transportation assistance, respite care, home care, legal assistance, and financial benefits.

Provides a variety of services for infants, children, new moms, and parents. Services include home visits, breastfeeding support, family planning, child immunizations, parenting and child development education, and connections to resources like daycare programs, doctors and dentists, transportation assistance, public assistance programs (including WIC), and lead testing services.

Provides information and assistance to Veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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

The Immigrant Services Program (ISP) targets our services to assist immigrants, refugees, asylees, and new arrivals who are living in low-income households, have language and/or cultural barriers, and need assistance in accessing community resources. However, we do assist others as staff time is available. Direct services, case management, and referrals are provided to clients to help them gain self-sufficiency.Examples of our services include:. Job development services. Referrals to adult ESL classes and tutoring. Help with understanding and accessing community resources. Assistance with completing applications. Help with accessing healthcare and childcare providers. Referrals to in-house SNAP and health insurance application appointments. Referrals to tax preparation programs including ITIN applications. Assistance with completing notices regarding social services and public benefitsCatholic Charities is recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security as a non-profit agency that can provide low-cost legal immigration services. Services are fee-based, and we offer a sliding scale for individuals who are living in low-income households. We are affiliated with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC).The program director is accredited by the DOJ to provide legal immigration services. Those services include:. Address change. Affidavit of Support. Alien Relative Petition. Certificate of Citizenship. Citizenship & Naturalization Services. Consular Processing, Visa Family Petitions. Employment Authorization (EAD). FOIA Request & Analysis. Legal Consultations. Marriage Based Adjustment of Status. Permanent Residency (green cards). Provisional Waivers. Refugee Adjustment of Status. Removals of Conditions on Residence. Replacement of Naturalization Certificate. Temporary Protective Status. Travel Documents

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

Provides information and assistance to veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Provides social work, advocacy, support systems, information services, family training and counseling regarding consumer's disabilities

Assist recipients of Temporary Assistance for Need Families and Safety Net Assistance in applying and qualifying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Assists recipients with obtaining necessary medical documentation and evaluations to support SSI application. Refers recipients to Legal Aid Services when applicable.

Provides information and assistance to Veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

* Assists individuals with difficulty obtaining public assistance (DHS) due to mental health and/or substance abuse issues.

Provides flood damage funding through community agencies, for income qualified flood victims whose homes or businesses were completely destroyed or suffered major damage. Grants are made available through local organizations that develop affordable housing, assist in funding housing rehabilitation, or small business revitalization activities. Call or check website for these agencies.

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

Works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote open communities, and ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all people.