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Essex County Resouces!

Look below to find resources in Essex County. Follow each link to learn more.

Essex County Health Department

It is the mission of the Essex County Public Health Unit to prevent disease, promote health and protect life by contributing to conditions within our communities such that people can be healthy. 

Essex County Mental Health

The mission of Essex County Mental Health Services is to provide community members with opportunities to improve their emotional, behavioral, and psychological well-being through therapeutic partnerships with mental health professionals.

Cornell Cooperative Extension

The mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. 

Families First in Essex County

We exist to bring hope and support to families in our community who have children with mental health issues. We work in partnership with families using a strengths based perspective to frame our work. With your help we can make a difference in the lives of families.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley

“NAMI Champlain Valley provides free education, advocacy, and support services to all those affected (individuals and families) by brain disorders – including serious mental illnesses and/or emotional/behavioral disorders – in Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties.”

“Support, advance, and defend the rights, interests, and welfare of persons of all ages with mental illnesses and ensure that they are protected from abuse, possible harm, or exploitation.”

Alliance for Positive Health

"Combatting HIV and its related epidemics of sexually transmitted infection, opioid addiction, and mental health crises born out of poverty, stigma, and injustice."

OneWorkSource

“OneWorkSource Centers are required to meet the needs of job seekers (including people with disabilities), provide career development services for youth and adults and support to employers in recruiting, staffing and training a viable workforce.”

Access-VR

“Assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living.”

Citizen Advocates

“Range of intellectual and developmental disability services in four key areas… individualization, community living, employment and meaningful activities, and affirmative business.”

As well as a variety of mental health and addiction services from individual, group, and family counseling, co-occurring conditions treatment services, tele-mental health, peer support service, mental health medication management, care coordination, and more.

Mental Health Association

“The Mental Health Association in Essex County advocates and assists adults with emotional or psychiatric challenges on their road to recovery, dignity, and independence.”

Offering an outreach program, care coordination, community centers, self-help, education assistance, supported housing, an employment program, a crisis alternative support program, and more.

24 Hour HOPELINE: (800) 440-8074 available 24 hours / 7 days a week

Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition

“The Mission of the Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition is to work together as a community to increase suicide awareness and prevention."

North Country Center for Independence

The Mission of the North Country Center for Independence is to help people with disabilities to live more independent and productive lives, and promote better policies and community understanding of disability issues. NCCI serves people with disabilities, families, and the community on issues related to physical and mental disabilities. NCCI is led and staffed mostly by people with disabilities. 

Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY

“The mission of Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY (AANENY) is to enhance the lives of individuals with autism and their families. We serve Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties.”

Mountain Lake Services

“Mountain Lakes Services’ mission is to partner with people of all abilities to live their very best lives. Its vision is to be an inspirational model for advancing people’s journey through excellence, innovation, and connections.”

Offering residential habilitation services, employment services, home based supports and services, cornerstone program, guardianship services, fiscal intermediary services, day services, Article 16 Clinic, and more.

Adirondack Community Action Programs, INC.

“Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. connects people, values and resources to promote personal, economic and community growth.” Services for children, adults, seniors, and families. Aging services, child-care, community services, career center, head start programs, and more.

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY

“The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York fights for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society which is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build community and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities.”

"We provide free civil legal services to low-income people."

2-1-1 Adirondack Region Lifeline

“Looking for community, social, or government services? Search online or dial 2-1-1 for services near you."

“Call for free and confidential community referral that connects callers with resources providing food, shelter, rent assistance, clothing, child care options and other types of community assistance. Trained referral specialists are multi-lingual and available to help individuals find the help they need.”

Saranac Lake Youth Center

“Serves all Middle and High School students primarily in the Saranac Lake School District.

Where young people can explore their passions, learn new skills, and connect with others in a safe and supportive environment.”

PRIDE of Ticonderoga

“PRIDE of Ticonderoga is a non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purpose of connecting and enhancing the community through housing restoration, downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and community development programs.”

Programs including Tri-County HOME Rehabilitation, Tri-County RESTORE, Affordable Housing Corporation, Mobile Home Replacement, Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund, “End School Hunger” Project, and more.

Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties

“We provide one-on-one tutoring for adults who seek to improve their reading and math skills as well as English conversation skills for non-native speakers. All of our services are provided 100% free of charge.”

Essex County Department of Social Services

Day care services for parents/caretakers who meet certain eligibility requirements, Home Energy Assistance Program, Medicaid Unit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, temporary assistance programs, Youth employment and recreation programs, and more.

Adirondack Roots

"Adirondack Roots helps people find safe, secure housing, and stay in homes they already love.

When we help individuals and families put down roots and establish homes in the eastern Adirondacks, we do more than provide shelter. We also make our villages and towns better places to live."

Rural Law Center of NY

Serving low-income New Yorkers throughout New York’s 44 rural counties. Offering help with family law, housing, consumer debt, and more. Call or fill out an online intake form.

Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country

"Children are our most important resource, and here at the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, we believe that strong families create a strong community. Our part in this is to offer high quality, responsive and dynamic programs and services.

CCCCNC is a non profit agency working to support and strengthen families and child care professionals throughout the North County area."

HCR Home Care - North Country Region

“Our wide range of home health care and social services provide the helpful support your loved one needs, and the peace of mind you deserve. These services are administered at home to individuals who are recovering, disabled, or chronically ill needing medical, nursing, social or therapeutic treatment, or assistance with daily living activities.”

Offering a variety of skilled services, paraprofessional services, care management, rehabilitation services, specialized care, and more.

Essex County Office for the Aging 

Offering services and programs including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Caregiver Information, assisting older adults with situations involving scams, crime, and safety, home repairs, assistance with Medicaid and Medicare, Personal Care Aids, Veteran’s Affairs, volunteer opportunities through AmeriCorps Seniors of Essex County, Lifeline services, congregate and home delivered meal services, income tax assistance, medical transportation, and more. 

North Country Home Services

“At North Country Home Services, our mission is dedicated to supplying home care and supportive services to clients empowering them to remain as independent as possible in the comfort of their home. Serving the areas in and around Saranac Lake, Malone, Plattsburgh, and Ticonderoga New York.”

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