CNY Legal HelpLine - Program
Legal Services of Central New York (LSCNY)
221 South Warren Street
Suite 300
Syracuse, NY
Provides free legal advice about civil (non-criminal) legal issues (including consumer problems, housing problems, divorce and other family matters, special education and school issues, domestic violence, employment, disability issues, unemployment benefits, welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, and other public benefits).
Advocacy - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides active support and guidance to people with disabilities, and help ensure that an individual’s choices for living independently are respected. Advocates can answer questions and provide assistance with applications for Social Security Disability and SSI, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and housing. Advocates can also assist recipients of DSS with understanding sanctions and the steps for Fair Hearings. Peer Mentoring Information and Referral Independent Living …
MS Navigator - Program
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Suite 900
Rochester, NY
Offers people living with MS information they need and provide referral to appropriate community agencies, resources and health care professionals. Provides service management that can help locate and coordinate community resources and benefits for individuals and families facing numerous challenges from MS. Offers short term case management to assist people through difficult challenges of MS.
