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Suffolk County Community Resource Guide 2021 Updated as of March 2021 0 Suffolk County Community Resource Guide Aging……………………………………………………………………….…… Page 1 Housing………………………………………………………………….……… Page 3 Immigration……………………………………………………………………… Page 7 Child Welfare Programs………………………………………………………… Page 10 Family Violence………………………………………………………………… Page 15 Health Providers………………………………………………………………… Page 19 Mental Health Providers………………………………………………………… Page 21 Substance Abuse Services………………………………………………………. Page 54 Civil Legal Services………………………………………………………….…. Page 79 Homelessness…………………………………………………………………… Page 90 Veterans………………………………………………………………………… Page 93 Court Alternatives (Mediation Services) ………………………………………. Page 97 Food Insecurity & Basic Necessities……………………………………………. Page 99 Legal Help During the COVID-19 Health Crisis……………………………….. Page 113 i Aging 1 | P a g e Suffolk County Department of Social Services Adult Protective Services Bureau (APS) 1-844-697-3505 https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/psa/Default.asp Provides services for persons over 18 who are physically or mentally impaired and who are in a situation where they are harmed or threatened with harm by the actions of themselves or others. This often involves the frail elderly and adults who are physically or mentally disabled, seriously ill or alcohol/substance abusers. Potential clients have no one able or willing to help them meet their essential needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and for medical care. Any concerned person or agency should make a referral for services using the three numbers provided above. All calls are confidential and may be made anonymously. In Case of Emergency ID Cards Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department 631-852-2206 http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/sheriff/CommunityPrograms/InCaseofEmergencyIDCard.aspx The Sheriff’s Office regularly visits senior centers, VFW halls and other community groups to provide emergency medical alert ID cards. The cards contain important information such as their identity, personal doctors, next of kin, medical conditions and medications, and who to contact in case of an emergency. The cards are meant to be carried at all times to assist emergency services personnel in providing the best possible care in the event the individual is unable to communicate their needs and other critical information*. * While the cards may help in an emergency, they cannot be used for official identification purposes since they are only as accurate as the information provided by the applicant. The County of Suffolk, the Office of the Suffolk County Sheriff and his Deputies and Officers cannot be held responsible for any inaccurate information. Suffolk County Office for the Aging Hauppauge: (631) 853-8200 Riverhead (631) 852-1420 www.suffolkcountyny.gov/aging The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act. For over 40 years, Suffolk County Office for the Aging has administered federal, state, and county programs for persons 60 years of age and older. Specific goals for the Office are to develop a comprehensive service system designed to assist persons 60 years of age and older in maintaining maximum independence and dignity, to remove barriers to economic and personal independence, and to provide a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. Most importantly, Suffolk County Office for the Aging acts as an advocate on behalf of all Suffolk County senior citizens. Contact the Office for information about the many programs and services offered. 2 | P a g e Housing 3 | P a g e Long Island Housing Services 640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 8 Bohemia, NY 11716 Suffolk: (631) 567-5111 Nassau: (516) 292-0400 www.lifairhousing.org Initiated in 1969, Long Island Housing Services (LIHS) is a HUD-approved counseling agency and Long Island’s only HUD qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization. The mission of Long Island Housing Services is the elimination of unlawful housing discrimination and promotion of decent and affordable housing through advocacy and education. The agency promotes racial and economic integration and equal housing opportunities through direct client services, special projects and collaborative efforts with other non-profits and government enforcement agencies. Activities include counseling, investigation of discrimination in rentals, sales, lending and insurance, including testing, education and facilitating Fair Housing enforcement under federal, state, and local laws, helping to education and alert the public to avoid and report mortgage rescue scams; Tenant’s Rights Counseling geared to improving habitability, treatment, provide referrals and information about resources for various related issues and pre/post Homeownership Counseling. LIHS offers top quality counseling and free legal services for Foreclosure Prevention. Bilingual, Spanish fluent staff is available. North Fork Housing Alliance, Inc. 116 South Street Greenport, New York 631-447-1070 800-662-1220 (TDD/TYY) http://www.greenportvillage.com/north-fork-housing-alliance/ Provides help to low and moderate income residents on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island acquire affordable housing. Services offered are as follows: referral assistance and information; mortgage acquisition and foreclosure assistance; housing rehabilitation assistance; subsidized housing assistance; loan/grant application assistance; advocacy and counseling; fair housing law assistance; health, safety violations and code enforcement; weatherization referrals; utility payment assistance; legal referrals. Long Island HOPP Anchor Partner Program Public Advocacy Center Touro Law School 225 Eastview Drive, Room 222 Central Islip, NY 11722 631-650-2319 www.empirejustice.org The Anchor Partner Program of the NYS Attorney General’s Homeownership Protection Program (HOPP) is coordinated by the Empire Justice Center on Long Island. The Program staff provides and coordinates legal services and housing counseling services related to HOPP and Super Storm Sandy out of the Central Islip office at the Touro Law School Public Advocacy Center. HOPP works with homeowners to help them understand their finances, connect them to free legal services, and even speak to the bank on their behalf. All this help is available in many languages, and is offered free of charge. 4 | P a g e Catholic Charities - Housing Department Contact: 516-733-7076 www.catholiccharities.cc Catholic Charities' housing department provides seniors who meet income guidelines with the opportunity for safe and affordable housing and access to a supportive network of services. The program currently operates 16 housing facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, totaling more than 1,329 units. Catholic Charities' housing department works to ensure the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of residents. Dedicated staff arranges social and educational events at the sites, identifying seniors’ needs, and help them access services for which they are eligible. Apartments are available in Floral Park, Freeport, Inwood, Oceanside, Uniondale, Amityville, Brentwood, Central Islip, Coram, Hampton Bays, Medford, and Selden. Fee: Rents vary by site. For some sites, rent is calculated as a percentage of the resident's income. Other sites have fixed rent. Eligibility: Seniors 62 years and older who meet income guidelines are eligible with the exception of St. Anne's Gardens, which accepts seniors who are 60 or older. Call the housing department for updated guidelines. o Thea Bowman Residence in Amityville is an independent living facility for individuals and families with qualifying visual, hearing, or mobility impairments who are of low income. 5 | P a g e Additional Low Cost Rental Housing (For 62+ Income Eligible) George Link Jr. Apartments Patchogue Village Community Development 110 George Link Jr. Circle (Section 8 Housing) Coram, New York 14 Baker Street 516-733-7076 – Info Patchogue, New York 516-486-1000 – Application 631-475-8851 x6 Cabrini Gardens Community Housing Innovations 110 Middle Country Road (Men only) Coram, New York 55 Medford Avenue, Suite B 516-733-7076 – Info Patchogue, New York 516-486-1000 - Application 631-475-6390 Msgr. Henry Reel Village I & II St. Joseph’s Village 590 Christopher Court 2000 Boyle Road Medford, New York Selden, New York 516-733-7076 – Info 516-733-7076 – Info 516-486-1000 – Application 516-486-1000 – Application Mercy Center Ministries Bishop McGann Village 19 Weeks Street 200 Bishop McGann Drive Blue Point, New York Central Islip, New York 631-363-6009 516-733-7076 – Info 516-486-1000 – Application The Ministries Seabury Barn 227 North Country Road Mount Sinai, New York 631-331-8817 6 | P a g e Immigration 7 | P a g e Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) 2000 Brentwood Road, Second Floor Brentwood, New York 11717 631-273-8721 http://www.carecenny.org/ CARECEN has provided high quality legal assistance to immigrant communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties for over thirty years. We currently offer a variety of legal services in both affirmative and defensive cases, including initial and renewal requests for temporary protected status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), green card renewals, naturalization, adjustment of status, family petitions, unlawful presence waivers, special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS), among others. We screen for a broad range of legal relief when we meet with our clients and inform them of the immigration benefits they are eligible to apply for and the implications of applying for them. Catholic Charities - Immigration
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