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Provides information and assistance to Veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

Assistance with understanding and assessing available resources.

Offers legal counseling and representation for people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities who have been victims of abuse, neglect or violated rights.

Information for eligible veterans, widows and dependents for a variety of benefit programs relating to issues such as health, education, financial assistance and disability-related issues.

Drop-in center for homeless vets. Provides linkage with VA services and assistance with finding housing. Works with homeless and at-risk veterans to help them overcome the barriers that may prevent them from receiving or benefiting from health services. Veterans have access to a shower in the Drop-in Center. Also offers outreach to homeless veterans in shelters, soup kitchens, and on the streets. Outreach workers help establish eligibility for VA medical service and pension, develop appropriate treatment plans, and screen for community placement. Homeless veterans eligible for VA Healthcare may call for availability and screening for VA funded emergency shelter, transitional housing, and HUD section 8 voucher program. Primary care clinic available on Tuesday mornings by appointment. ##Veteran##

Offers services and programs that support the Family Caregivers. The programs are available both in and out of your home to help you care for the Veteran you love and for yourself.

Provides assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Offers veterans and their families guidance in matters relating to military service and securing benefits earned through military service.

Provides benefits advisement, peer counseling, housing referral,advocacy, independent living skills, transportation, equipment loans, consumer directed personal assistance program (CDPAP), Hispanic outreach, and aging in place services to people with disabilities and the elderly.

A transition program for severely injured service members returning home from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Services include: welcome-home celebration, temporary financial assistance, pro-bono financial planning, housing assistance, home and vehicle adaptation, government claims assistance and family support.

Provides information and assistance to veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Provides emergency food pantry, and limited financial assistance, advocacy, counseling referrals, and assistance with Department of Social Service applications. Call for further information.

Provides prescreening, assistance filling out applications, and assistance obtaining necessary documentation for food stamp benefits.

Provides support, assistance and advocacy for individuals and families needing help with issues relating to disabilities.

NOEP Services provide assistance with completing the Food Stamp application and in facilitating the process.

Provides assistance for individuals to access public assistance benefits, by facilitating the application procedures, aid in completing all DSS files/paperwork and to utilize the resources and services they may be entitled. Also aids individuals to navigate Social Security by assisting with access to benefits, complete applications, provide referrals, and give any assistance when necessary.

Provides mobile services to low and moderate income residents, residing in Northeast Dutchess, and helps them deal with one-time crisis or ongoing issues. Services include food and health services, medical prescriptions, heating assistance, emergency financial aid and more.

Work with veterans to support positive environment. Provide emotional support, information and guidance for veterans who have emotional problems including post traumatic stress disorder relating to experiences in the service, or who are having other difficulties adjusting to their civilian status. Assists in finding proper avenues for health education and housing. Peer to peer group meetings to encourage outreach and advocacy. Offers dog training for veterans with PTSD.

Provides support, assistance and advocacy for individuals and families needing help with issues relating to disabilities.

Provides emergency food, advocacy, referrals, limited financial assistance, immigration counseling, employment counseling, free educational seminars, thrift shop and transportation.

Provides information, referral, advocacy, insurance counseling, and general assistance for citizens 60 years old or older and their families.

Provides information and referral, family reimbursements, respite, advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, home care, recreation, training, and transportation planning services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides assistance with securing rights and benefits by educating individuals on their rights and abilities to self-advocate. Also provides peer advocates that are trained to assist individuals with disabilities in a one-on-one supportive setting, lead support groups to mentor other individuals with disabilities, and teach them to be self-advocate.