Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and baby formula.

Coordinates outpatient services, arranges for patients to participate in clinical trials, and provides counseling, testing, and community education.

People helping people. Low priced clothing, books, household items and other domestic needs. Items are also available for no cost to anyone in need. All proceeds from the store go to the Parish Social Ministry, which assists all people in need, within our community.

Offers services which help those with any hearing or speaking impairments, first by assessment, then using therapy, and dispensing devices.

All Temporary Assistance, Medicaid-only and SSI-Medicaid clients, may choose from five managed care plans to receive the complete menu of Medicaid Benefits. There are no costs, no caps, and no co-payments. Each member has his/her own physician or pediatrician-OB/GYN, who will coordinate all their health needs. Call New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 to receive a packet of informative brochures on each plan and an enrollment form.

Our specialists provide a full range of services to help you get and understand your prescription medicines and supplies. You can refill VA prescriptions online, by phone or by mail.

A fitness program specifically designed for individuals who are not physically fit, but want to improve their quality of life through exercise and education on nutrition, stress management, depression, health benefits, and more.

Description: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering pediatrics, internal medicine/family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatric and adult dental services, podiatry, social work, nutritional counseling, medications for opioid use disorder, vision care, and pharmacy with home delivery. Serves all populations with special focus on the medically under-insured, uninsured, and those experiencing homelessness. Also provides onsite lab, ultrasound, STD testing, COVID-19 testing and vaccines, health education/groups, blood pressure screening, and free walk-in pregnancy testing. Provides transportation assistance to help clients get to appointments and referral assistance. Participates in 340B drug discount program and has onsite enrollers for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace. Hospital affiliations: Sisters Hospital and the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital.

Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing, due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.

Provides nursing, social services, home health aides, social workers, infusion therapy, home health evaluations and assessments, nutritional counseling, arranging of medical equipment and supplies, personal care/homemaker services, adult day care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Long term home health care program available. Specialized programs available in pediatrics, behavioral health, and wound care. In-facility assessments for discharge planning at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities available upon request. Serves as a state provider in the MOMS (Medicaid Obstetrical & Maternal Services) Program, providing comprehensive support nursing services to prenatal and postpartum women.

Provides loans to help purchase equipment that assists disabled persons to overcome barriers of daily living. Examples of eligible equipment include wheelchairs, wheelchair van lifts, ramps, communication devices for the deaf and hearing impaired, prosthetic devices, and devices which allow persons who are blind or visually impaired to discern printed material; this list is not all inclusive, and other equipment would be considered. Loans can be issued to equip a vehicle, but cannot be used to purchase any vehicle, accessible or not. Money is loaned either directly to the disabled person or to another person responsible for the individual. Loan amounts can range from $500-$4,000. Repayment period is 2-8 years depending upon the loan amount, at the discretion of the borrower.

Provides audiology services to individuals of all ages, with or without disabilities. Services include hearing evaluations, typanometry, and hearing aid checks.

Provides civil legal services in the following areas: - Family Law: Assists with domestic violence cases, as well as with child support and divorce cases on a limited basis. - Housing: * Until further notice, the Housing Unit can only provide assistance with ERAP application issues and illegal lockout emergencies (ex: landlord changed locks, stopped a utility, etc. without going to court); cannot assist with any other housing-related issues at this time.* Typically assists with evictions, housing conditions, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) issues, public and subsidized housing applications, terminations, illegal lockouts, landlord/tenant matters, and other issues. - Disability: Assists with SSI Appeals, SSI/SSD applications, advocacy for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, and funding of medical equipment. - Public Benefits: Assists with public assistance, food stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, denial of emergency rental and/or utility assistance, and homeless benefits. - Consumer Law: Assists with unfair debt collection practices and wage garnishment. Does not handle criminal cases, traffic tickets, money damage actions, estate work and real estate closings, torts, small claims court cases, worker's compensation cases, or unemployment.

A comprehensive health center offering primary care (assessment, treatment, and referral), dental clinic, health education, and diabetes education. Tuscarora Community Health Worker Program provides home-based case management services to participating women and their children and helps them overcome barriers to care. Workers help identify complicating factors that make it difficult for clients to access the care they need; assist in enrolling pregnant women into prenatal care and children into primary care; assist in enrolling for services such as WIC, Medicaid/PCAP and Child Health Plus; provide education on topics such as breastfeeding, baby care, lead poisoning, immunization, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and substance abuse; provide referrals to food pantries, housing assistance, educational programs, childcare, and other services; and provide support and help to overcome the barriers that prevent families from receiving a healthy start in life. HOURS: Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Tuscarora Community Health Workers Program: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm.

Federally Qualified Health Center offering OB/GYN, social work, and nutritional counseling. Serves all populations with special focuses on the medically under-insured, uninsured, and those experiencing homelessness. Also provides free walk-in pregnancy testing, onsite lab, ultrasound, STD testing, health education/groups, blood pressure screening, transportation, and referral assistance. Provides transportation assistance to help clients get to appointments and referral assistance. ##REENTRY##

Provides primary care, pediatric care, phlebotomy, and behavioral health in a Certified Patient Centered Medical Home that is accessible and focused on quality and safety. Can help enroll in health insurance coverage.

Medical rehabilitation program which can assist families with medical costs associated with a chronically ill child, 0-21 years, such as co-payments and clinic visits which private insurance does not cover. Financial eligibility criteria must be met in order to participate.

Peer Advocates provide an outreach program for recipients of mental health services in the community and for patients receiving treatment at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in the Behavioral Health Service Unit. Peer-Linkage Advocates work with patients, family members, and outside sources, providing reassurance and notifying patients of all available services. The goal of Peer Advocates is to see that each patient has access to the best and most suitable resources. Information & Resources available include: - Self-help - Social clubs - Information on legal rights for psychiatric patients - Self-help groups - Referrals to community services and programs Peer Advocates: - Work with people who have psychiatric diagnoses - Work with friends and family members to help them to understand the process in the hospital - Keep clients informed about all available services - Make sure that the client will receive the best services and care available Peer Advocates are limited to helping admitted patients at NFMMC only. The Peer Advocacy Program also caters to educational needs and has established an advocacy information center and network.

Provides programs exploring interests ranging from computer training, arts and crafts to nutrition and fitness. Popular courses include aqua aerobics, using the Internet, and investment planning. In the summer, a six-week program provides opportunities that include creative writing, art courses, and karate for youngsters. Semester newsletter available.

Offers use of the Wellness Center (which has weights and cardio equipment), participation in land and water based aerobic classes, use of the track, appointments with trainers, and more.

Offers a wide variety of services/programming for individuals of all ages who are visually impaired and/or legally blind. Provides tools, education, and support to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to overcome their challenges, achieve their highest degree of independence, and live more fulfilling lives, professionally and personally. Most services are offered in the home, school, work site, and/or are center-based. Services include: - Low vision evaluation and recommendation for assistive optical devices - Orientation and mobility training for independent travel within one's environment - Rehabilitation teaching, including instruction and adaptive techniques to increase/maintain independence - Individual and group counseling - Vocational training and work readiness programs for preparation to enter or re-enter the work place - Summer recreational and vocational programs for young adults - Work experiences in competitive employment situations - Permanent Placement Services