Resources
Here is a list of governmental and non-governmental resources that you may find helpful in addressing a problem involving government. It is not intended to be entirely comprehensive or address all areas, but it seeks to cover areas Civic Helpers frequently hears about. This list is most useful for people in Westchester County and New York State, though we hope others will find it helpful as well.
Utilities, Housing, and General Resources
Report discrimination, hate crimes, voting barriers, law enforcement misconduct, and housing complaints
Housing
Contact for areas served by ConEd (NYC and much of Westchester County).
Utilities
State agency connecting NY children and families to health, education, and human services organizations
General Resources
Nationwide nonprofit that litigates to preserve civil rights of people with disabilities
Legal Services
Resources for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters; FHA is a part of HUD.
Housing
Connects families with support for children from newborns to age 22 on education, childcare, behavioral health, disabilities, medical care, necessities, and peer support
General Resources
Provides legal services on a range of issues for low-income individuals regardless of immigration status
Legal Services
Connects families and agencies; subdivision of the NY Council on Children and Families
General Resources
Free legal information related to public benefits, seniors, veterans, workers' rights, immigration, and more.
Legal Services
National search by address to find legal aid organizations
Legal Services
Free civil legal services across multiple counties in the Hudson Valley.
Legal Services
File utility complaints; phone support weekdays 8:30am–4pm.
Utilities
NYSEG serves large areas of NYS including northeastern Westchester; emergency & customer service contacts.
Utilities
Assistance with homeownership, homelessness, affordable housing, and disasters; counseling and complaint guidance; fraud/waste/abuse reporting
Housing
Contact the VA regarding healthcare, education benefits, service records, and more.
General Resources
Assistance and referrals to many services across the Hudson Valley - Call 2-1-1 from any phone in New York State.
General Resources
Services include temporary assistance, housing, childcare, foster care, SNAP food benefits, and more
General Resources
New County program offering free assistance to low-income residents facing eviction, rent issues, unsafe housing, in need of repairs
Housing
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