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ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

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.

What's Here

Shower/Bath Seats
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Adapted Health Care Devices
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
System Advocacy
Walking Aids
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Accessibility Information
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Self Advocacy Support
Home Modification Consultation
Disability Awareness Training
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Hospital Beds
Ramp Construction Services
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

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.

What's Here

Shower/Bath Seats
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Adapted Health Care Devices
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
System Advocacy
Walking Aids
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Accessibility Information
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Self Advocacy Support
Home Modification Consultation
Disability Awareness Training
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Hospital Beds
Ramp Construction Services
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision

MEDICAID APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)

Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals enroll in government sponsored health insurance programs, such as Medicaid, Homecare Medicaid, Nursing home Medicard, and Medicare Saving Programs
Offers home visits as needed.


What's Here

Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance

SENIOR CAREGIVERS PROGRAM | EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES (EFR)

Helps families apply for Medicaid/SSI and access service coordination, day programming, recreational services, residential services, vocational services, and respite services. Assists parents in their search for information as they plan for their adult child's future, including trusts, wills, guardianship, and letters of intent.

What's Here

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Benefits Screening
Case/Care Management

INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY | PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION (PRFAA)

Provides information to US citizens from Puerto Rico regarding permits, licenses, certificates, etc, including assisting with citizenship applications and more. Also advocates when an individual needs help with benefits.

What's Here

Certificates / Forms Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral

HUNTINGTON OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | HUNTINGTON OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

Provides resume preparation, helps with job searches, explores career options, provides access to training, gives tips for interview success, job readiness, English as a second language classes, DSS applications assistance, nonprofit service referrals and fields general human services questions.The program is in partnership with Suffolk County Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor.

What's Here

Job Readiness
Employment Preparation
Certificates / Forms Assistance
English as a Second Language
Information and Referral

An Everlasting Brave Journey Grief Support (Service Group)

What's Here

Certificates / Forms Assistance
Public Access Computers / Tools
Bereavement Support Groups
Notary Public Services
Computer and Related Technology Classes
Copy Machines

Senior Life Matters - Lutheran

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.

What's Here

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
General Benefits Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Case / Care Management
Welfare Rights Assistance

New York Crime Victims Legal Help - Empire Justice Center

An online resource that connects victims of crime with legal help and information on issues related to their housing, family, employment, finances, and more. Website offers the following: - Legal help directory where victims of crime can find trusted nonprofit legal aid programs that may be able to help - Legal forms that may allow victims of crime to handle their legal matters without a lawyer - Information pertaining to the legal needs of crime victims and their rights - A victim compensation guide providing information about filing online claims for victim compensation

What's Here

Certificates / Forms Assistance
Legal Information Services

Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library

Public library. Offers 47 public access computers with networked Microsoft Office Applications, printing (10-cents B&W per page, 25-cents color), and Internet Access. Also features an auditorium available for public use. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there. Free tax prep available during tax season; see separate listing and call for information.

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Libraries
Public Access Computers / Tools
Public Internet Access Sites
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers

Neighborhood Center - North Tonawanda - Niagara Community Action Program

Provides on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in the City of North Tonawanda (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Provides rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income individuals and families when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable. Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Offers information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Provides housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy. Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, asset management, and budget counseling are also available.

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Individual Advocacy
Weatherization Programs
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Food Pantries
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Tenant Rights Information / Counseling
Low Cost Home Rental Listings
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Section 8 / Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings

Neighborhood Center - Niagara Falls - Niagara Community Action Program

Provides on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in Niagara Falls (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Also distributes food donations (separate from pantry services) three days per week; first come, first served. Items and quantities vary each week according to donations received, and are given out until they're gone. Provides back rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income residents of Niagara Falls when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable. Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy also provided. Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, case management, asset management, and budget counseling available.

What's Here

Food Pantries
Personal / Grooming Supplies
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Food Lines
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Case / Care Management
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Individual Advocacy

Olean General Hospital (Service Group)

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Sports Medicine
Sleep Disorders Clinics
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Cancer Clinics
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Nutrition Education
Orthopedic / Orthotic Devices
Notary Public Services
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Surgery
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Medicine
Delivery / Childbirth
Spine Rehabilitation
CPR Instruction
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Physical Therapy
Wound Clinics
Pain Management
Outpatient Surgery
Dialysis Centers
Diabetes Management Clinics
Hospitals
Emergency Room Care

Neighborhood Center - Lockport - Niagara Community Action Program

Provides an on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in the City of Lockport (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Provides rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income individuals and families when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable. Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Provides housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy. Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, asset management, and budget counseling are also available.

What's Here

Food Pantries
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Individual Advocacy
Low Cost Home Rental Listings

Resolve WNY (Service Group)

What's Here

Mediation
Certificates / Forms Assistance
General Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Life Coaching
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Self Advocacy Support

Autumnwood Senior Center

Provides recreational activities, educational programs, and health programs, including blood pressure, hearing, and cholesterol screenings. Offers organized day and overnight trips. Provides assistance in filling out forms. Provides information and referral. Serves as a City of Buffalo Cooling Center during times of extreme heat and as a Warming Center when the temperature is 15 degrees or below. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

What's Here

Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Wellness Programs
Hearing Screening
Field Trips / Excursions
Blood Pressure Screening
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Cholesterol / Triglycerides Tests
Senior Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers

Cheektowaga Town - Senior Services Department (Service Group)

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Home Delivered Meals
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Wellness Programs
General Arts and Crafts
Congregate Meals / Nutrition Sites
Field Trips / Excursions
Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Senior Ride Programs
Exercise Classes / Groups
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Nutrition Education
Senior Centers
Ceramics Instruction
Games

PERMITS AND LICENSE OFFICE | ULSTER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

Services include recording of all land records, filing of all Supreme and County Court papers, judgments, and liens, public access to land, court, judgment and miscellaneous records, processing of passport applications, filing of business certificates, and processing of notary public applications.

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Passports
Notary Public Services
Divorce Records
Court Records
Land Records
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Notary Signature Registration / Validation

Y-ERAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE | CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY

New York State ERAP closed the portal for new applications for this service on January 20, 2023. However, tenants and landlords may continue to upload required documentation for pending submitted applications. Inquiries of applications already submitted may also be available.

What's Here

Certificates / Forms Assistance

INTAKE DEPARTMENT | LIFE'S WORK PROGRAM AND SERVICES

Provides information on program requirements and application for services. Call for more information.

What's Here

Case / Care Management
Certificates / Forms Assistance

SENIOR SERVICES | MULBERRY HOUSE SENIOR CENTER

Senior center offering recreational programs yoga, line dancing, walking groups, and trips.

What's Here

Certificates / Forms Assistance
Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Wellness Programs

VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | CIRCULO DE LA HISPANIDAD INC - HEMPSTEAD

Designed to assist and guide victims of crime through the legal system and educate them on their rights. These services are provided in English and Spanish and include crisis intervention, court escort, legal assistance, education awareness, and victim advocacy.

What's Here

Crime Victim Support
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
General Crime Victim Assistance

8th District Court Help Center

Provides free legal and procedural information to the public. The Court Help Center is neutral and cannot give legal advice or tell you the best way to handle your case. Help Center Staff can provide information: - on how to commence cases - on how to answer cases - on how to collect judgments - on filling out forms - on court procedure - on referrals to appropriate agencies - on public access computer use - on how to find your destination court Help Center Staff can assist with: - simplified sample legal forms - uncontested divorce packets - information about available legal resources - procedures explained - public access computers - name changes procedure and forms - assist with "Do It Yourself" (DIY) forms - post-divorce forms and processes

What's Here

Certificates / Forms Assistance
Name Change Assistance
Legal Information Services
Small Claims Advisory Programs
Divorce Assistance
Traffic / Parking Violation Assistance

Senior Services Senior Drop-In Center

Provides assistance in filling out forms, as well as information and referral. Offers portal to portal transportation for medical appointments and limited groceries. Also offers hot nutritious lunches, recreational activities, educational and health programs (including blood pressure, hearing, and cholesterol screenings), and organized trips (both day and overnight). Monthly bulletin available by request. Mayor's discount card available for all seniors 55 and older; must be used in the city only.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Discount Programs
Hearing Screening
Congregate Meals / Nutrition Sites
Field Trips / Excursions
Blood Pressure Screening
Senior Ride Programs
Certificates / Forms Assistance
Cholesterol / Triglycerides Tests
Senior Centers

NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISOR PROGRAM | HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS

Provides intensive outreach and referrals to services and support networking to lessen feelings of isolation and to enable seniors 60 years of age and older to experience their highest degree of independence. Services provided by visiting seniors in their homes, helping them fill out forms such as HEAP Medicare, SNAP, SSI, etc., and locating services within the community.

What's Here

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Outreach Programs
Information and Referral