Jefferson County Resources!

Serving the community since 1979 as a comprehensive victims services agency, the mission of the Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County is to assist and provide direct services to victims/survivors of violence and crime in Jefferson County, NY. Victimization does not end with the violence of the crime itself. The Victims Assistance Center recognizes these complex issues and assists individuals and families in our community through a variety of direct services.

The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Thanks to the work of our certified Volunteer Drivers, Staff, Board of Directors and the generosity of our donors, the VTC provides essential rides to health, social, and other destinations for residents of Northern New York who have no other transportation alternatives.  We envision a community where transportation is available to everyone

ACR Health is a not-for-profit, community-based organization providing an array of support services to individuals affected by a wide range of chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, with the goal of positive health outcomes; as well as navigators to help individuals and businesses make informed health insurance decisions.

Our Mission

Working toward an addiction-free community through prevention.

• Reduce the prevalence of substance use and abuse and problem gambling in Jefferson County.

• Delay first use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and gambling behavior among youth for as long as possible.

• Decrease the negative health, social, and economic consequences and costs associated with substance use and problem gambling.

• Prevent, through early identification and brief intervention and referral, the escalation of substance use and gambling behaviors to levels requiring treatment.

The Anchor Recovery Center is a safe, supportive environment for people in all stages of recovery as well as those seeking treatment and family members impacted by addiction. At the Center, you will find peers who have changed their lives for the better and want to assist others who find themselves in similar situations.

Through meaningful relationships, activities and a sense of community, the center does not just assist people in maintaining their recovery, it helps build a brighter future for those in need.

The mission of The Resolution Center of Jefferson & Lewis Counties, Inc. is to administer and support its programs (Mediation, CASA, Conflict Resolution, and Youth Court) in part by providing a continuum of services including life skills, development, dispute resolution and child advocacy. Through trained volunteers and staff, we offer inclusive, innovative approaches to empower individuals to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.

Family Counseling Service of NNY was founded in 1958.  Our founders recognized the need for mental health services in Watertown and the surrounding communities.  We are a family focused agency, providing services not just to the mom, the dad, or the child, but to the whole family.