Fair Hearing - Program
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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.
Housing Information and Referral Center - Program
Utica Municipal Housing Authority
509 Second Street
Suite 1
Utica, NY
*Provides information, assistance, referral and support for individuals with issues relating to housing. Services include: Finding appropriate housing including providing listings of rental units Maintaining housing including assistance accessing home improvement programs Assistance completing subsidized housing applications Accessing rent assistance programs Eviction and foreclosure prevention (Does not provide legal advice) Locate emergency housing Understanding fair housing and …
Veterans Resource Locator - Program
Veterans Resource Locator
VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPC) are specialized case managers who ensure that veterans at high risk of suicide receive the care they need. Furthermore, they are involved in training and education, both within the VA and in the community. The new VA suicide prevention initiative has placed more than 150 Suicide Prevention Coordinators nationwide, all of which are licensed mental health professionals. VA Medical Centers consist of acute care facilities and community based outpatient …
Unemployment and Paid Leave Legal Help Line - Program
Empire Justice Center
Telesca Center for Justice
1 West Main Street, Suite 200
Rochester, NY
Provides legal assistance for people in New York who are seeking Emergency Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave, particularly those who have lost their job during the COVID-19 crisis. Attorneys will provide legal advice and counsel regarding the New York State Unemployment Insurance program, which has been recently modified and dramatically expanded to help people who are unable to work or who lost their jobs as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Attorneys will also provide legal help …
NY Connects - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides information and assistanc on available long-term services and support to individuals. NY Connects Coordinations can provide assistance with: Housing. Caregiver supports. Home repairs and accesibility modifications. Behavioral health/developmental supports and services. Transportation. Supported employment. Applications to benefits including Medicaid, food options, emergency aler devices, child care and nutrition programs.
