Community Resources
Looking for support? These resources can help connect you or your family with local mental health services, counseling, and community programs.
New York State Support & Resources
LOST JOB? HELP IS HERE
Apply for Unemployment Insurance
If you’ve lost work or income, you may qualify for Unemployment Insurance through the NYS Department of Labor.
NEED FOOD FAST? SNAP CAN HELP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP helps you buy groceries, and in urgent cases, expedited 5-day processing may be available. Apply online.
SUPPORT FAMILIES & CHILDREN
DSS Services: Medicaid, WIC & Emergency Aid
Your local Department of Social Services can connect you to: WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Medicaid, Emergency financial or housing assistance.
SCHOOL MEALS AVAILABLE
Free Meals for School-Age Children
Many school districts continue to offer grab-and-go meals for children.
Contact your local district to learn what’s available near you.
IN CRISIS? YOU ARE NOT ALONE
24/7 Mental Health Support
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Call or text 988 – National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741
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Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE or text LOVEIS to 2252
SUPPORT FOR AUTISM & SPED
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
CARD offers free services to individuals and families living with autism in New York.
Call: 518-442-2574