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

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.

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

* Assistance with fair hearings for those who have been denied benefits. A Fair Hearing is a chance for benefits applicants to tell an Administrative Law Judge (from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Administrative Hearings) why they think a decision about their case made by a local social services agency is wrong.

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

Provides civil legal services for mental health consumers, including assistance related to: - SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY/SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI): Appeal of benefit denial, Initial SSD/SSI applications, Continuing Disability Review (CDR/Cessations), and Overpayments - PUBLIC BENEFITS: Appeal of benefit denial, termination or suspension of: Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps (SNAP), and Medicaid (MA) - HOUSING LAW: Landlord/Tenant Disputes and Tenant’s Rights, Evictions (Advice & Counsel), and Section 8 Informal Hearings - FAMILY LAW: Uncontested Divorces, Contested Divorces (disputes other than custody or child support) on a case by case basis, Child Support, and Custody/Visitation - CONSUMER LAW: Bankruptcy advisement (Chapter 7), Formal complaints to Attorney General, Creditor Harassment, and Student Loan Discharge advisement (TPD-based on disability) - ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: Power of Attorney, Other/related advanced directives (limited basis)

Assistance with coordination of care for seniors who live in their own homes, as well as their families. Assistance with linking appropriate resources and determining eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, Lifeline, Food Stamps, and telephone discounts. Assistance with paperwork for entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Insurance counseling etc. Education and Counseling relating to Medicare and Medicare related products. Transportation to medical appointments for an hourly fee plus mileage. Assistance with selecting alternative living arrangements, with the goals of the older adult in mind.

A nonprofit law firm that provides free legal aid, including legal representation, advocacy, and other services, to low-income people in 14 counties of Western New York. Provides help with problems relating to housing/homelessness, evictions, foreclosure, domestic violence, orders of protection, family law issues (with referral from the family court), re-entry, unemployment insurance denials, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, government benefits, public assistance, SNAP, and other legal problems. Can also provide community legal education presentations on the topics described above. The Olean Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Cattaraugus County. ##REENTRY##

SAIL provides assistance to individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning SSI, SSDI, Survivor's Benefits, DAC Benefits, NYS Disability, Worker's Compensation, VA Benefits, and Public Assistance. Benefits advisement includes counseling and training concerning work incentive programs and legislation (Medicaid Buy-In Program, 1619B Provision, IRWEs, etc.) that allows individuals with disabilities to work.

Provides assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.

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 free benefits advisement services to beneficiaries who are either working (full-time or part-time) or interested in going to work. Services provided include: -Detailed information and advice regarding SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare (obtaining benefits, determining eligibility, avoiding overpayments) - Information about how work affects SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare - Referrals to other supports available to persons with disabilities - Written confirmation of information provided -Obtaining funding for vocationally related items such as tuition, a vehicle, or a computer

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.

Offers free services to connect families with nutrition assistance such as SNAP, school breakfast, and summer food service programs.

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

NOEP Services provide assistance with completing the Food Stamp application and in facilitating the process.

Provides the opportunity for a state resident to dispute a decision made about their benefit-related case by the local social services department.

Provides legal assistance to individuals that have been denied SSI benefits by the Social Security Administration, including some disability help, public assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid. Also offers assistance to individuals being threatened with income garnishment or foreclosure due to bankruptcy and those who have frozen bank accounts on deposits that should be exempt. Offers civil legal advice and representation for individuals and families faced with HIV/AIDS.

Provides legal assistance to individuals that have been denied SSI benefits by the Social Security Administration, including some disability help, public assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid. Also offers assistance to individuals being threatened with income garnishment or foreclosure due to bankruptcy and those who have frozen bank accounts on deposits that should be exempt. Offers civil legal advice and representation for individuals and families faced with HIV/AIDS.

Offers free services to connect families with nutrition assistance such as SNAP, school breakfast, and summer food service programs.

Provides assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.

Provides legal assistance to individuals that have been denied SSI benefits by the Social Security Administration, including some disability help, public assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid. Also offers assistance to individuals being threatened with income garnishment or foreclosure due to bankruptcy and those who have frozen bank accounts on deposits that should be exempt. Offers civil legal advice and representation for individuals and families faced with HIV/AIDS.

Provides assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.