Services for Westchester Families 1 •The Bridge Fund of Westchester www.thebridgefund.org (914) 949-8146 The Bridge Fund provides one-on-one budget counseling and direct financial assistance to working families in immediate danger of eviction. •The Preservation Company http://preservationcompany.org/index.html 1-800-844-3258 The Preservation Company helps tenants locate emergency funding in order to keep up with rent, as well as tenant/landlord mediation counseling. •Westchester Hispanic Coalition http://hispaniccoalition.org (914) 948-8466 The Hispanic Coalition offers security deposit assistance and rental assistance to the Latino community, as well as assistance obtaining Family Health Plus insurance. Eviction Prevention and Housing Assistance Services •United Way of Westchester and Putnam www.uwwp.org Dial 211 on the telephone. The United Way offers information and assistance with taxes , foster care, the "Go Before You Show" program for pregnant women, health resources (including information for disabled and elderly individuals), drug treatment, and food and shelter services. •Food Bank for Westchester foodbankforwestchester.org (914) 923-1100 The Food Bank provides assistance to Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) applicants, and delivers hot meals to Kids Cafes and Food Pantries within Westchester County. Food Pantry Services •Mary J. Blige Center for Women (914) 965-9140 The Mary J. Blige Center for Women helps women set and achieve their personal and career goals. It offers basic education and GED preparation services, parenting education, mentoring, and other support programs to women of all ages. •YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester ymca-cnw.org (914) 949-8030 Offers child care services for pre-school and school-age children, as well as afterschool sports and activity programs. •Child Care Council of Westchester www.childcarewestchester.org/ (914) 761-3456 The Child Care Council provides assistance locating and affording child care, health insurance, and evaluating available options. Child and Family Care Services
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•The Bridge Fund of Westchester www.thebridgefund.org (914) 949-8146 The Bridge Fund provides one-on-one budget counseling and direct financial assistance to working families in immediate danger of eviction.
•The Preservation Company http://preservationcompany.org/index.html 1-800-844-3258 The Preservation Company helps tenants locate emergency funding in order to keep up with rent, as well as tenant/landlord mediation counseling.
•Westchester Hispanic Coalition http://hispaniccoalition.org (914) 948-8466 The Hispanic Coalition offers security deposit assistance and rental assistance to the Latino community, as well as assistance obtaining Family Health Plus insurance.
Eviction Prevention and Housing Assistance Services
•United Way of Westchester and Putnam www.uwwp.org Dial 211 on the telephone. The United Way offers information and assistance with taxes , foster care, the "Go Before You Show" program for pregnant women, health resources (including information for disabled and elderly individuals), drug treatment, and food and shelter services.
•Food Bank for Westchester foodbankforwestchester.org (914) 923-1100 The Food Bank provides assistance to Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) applicants, and delivers hot meals to Kids Cafes and Food Pantries within Westchester County.
Food Pantry Services
•Mary J. Blige Center for Women (914) 965-9140 The Mary J. Blige Center for Women helps women set and achieve their personal and career goals. It offers basic education and GED preparation services, parenting education, mentoring, and other support programs to women of all ages.
•YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester ymca-cnw.org (914) 949-8030 Offers child care services for pre-school and school-age children, as well as afterschool sports and activity programs.
•Child Care Council of Westchester www.childcarewestchester.org/ (914) 761-3456 The Child Care Council provides assistance locating and affording child care, health insurance, and evaluating available options.
Child and Family Care Services
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•Nontraditional Employment for Women www.new-nyc.org (212) 627-6252 Trains and places women in skilled, unionized trade careers, enabling low-income women to explore well-paying opportunities.
•SUNY Educational Opportunity Center of Westchester http://www.sunywcc.edu/extension_sites/eoc/ (914) 606-7600 Provies free training to eligible populations, helping with tutorial assistance, academic and career counseling, job placement assistance.
•New York State GED Testing Office www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/ This website lists GED test dates, as well as testing centers and preparation courses near you.
•Southern Westchester BOCES www.swboces.org 914.937.3820 Offers continuing education courses, career courses, and GED and ESL programs.
•Success Image http://www.successimage-careers.com/ 914-834-3359 Offers one-on-one career counseling, interview tips, and youth-oriented career development.
Education and Employment Information
•120 Bloomingdale Rd. White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 995-3910
•201 James Street Peekskill, NY 10566 (914) 737-3490
•20 South Broadway 12th Floor Yonkers, NY 10701 (914) 963-1730
•100 East First St. Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 (914) 813-6555
One Stop Career Centers
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•Westchester County Social Services
http://socialservices.westchestergov.com/ (914) 995-5000
Provides temporary rental assistance, child support enforcement assistance, medical assistance, day care payment assistance, and food stamps for eligible families.
•Westchester Community Opportunity Program http://www.westcop.org/ (914) 592-5600 Provides clothing, immigration, eviction prevention, tax information, and food assistance to needy families. Also provides victims assistance services.
•Westchester Residential Opportunities Inc. http://www.wroinc.org/ (914) 428-4507 Provides assistance to first-time home-buyers, as well as eviction prevention and utility shut off prevention assistance. Also provides a financial literacy course
Financial Assistance
•My Sisters' Place http://mysistersplaceny.org/ (914) 683-1333 / Crisis Hotline: 1-800-298-7233
Offers legal support, counseling, mentoring, and skills training to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
•NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
24-hour, toll-free, statewide hotline that offers information and crisis counseling to help abused women and children.
(English): 1-800-942-6906 (TTY English): 1-800-818-0656 (Spanish): 1-800-942-6908 (TTY Spanish):1-800-780-7660
•Westchester County Office for Women http://women.westchestergov.com/ (914) 995-5972 Provides counseling , legal, and supportive services for individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Information on Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment
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•Legal Services of the Hudson Valley www.lshv.org 1-877-574-8529 Provides free legal representation in non-criminal cases for poor and low income individuals and families.
Legal Services
•Greenburgh 330 Tarrytown Rd White Plains, NY 10607 (914) 989-7600 greenburghhealthcenter.com
•Hudson Valley http://www.hrhcare.org 1037 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 (914) 734-8800
•Mount Vernon www.mvnhc.org 107 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10550 (914) 699-7200
•Yonkers Community Health Center 30 South Broadway # 2 Yonkers, NY 10701 (914) 968-4898
•Open Door provides medical, dental, mental health and chronic disease management care. Accepts medicaid and offers a sliding fee schedule. http://www.opendoormedical.org/
•Mount Kisco - (914) 666-3272 30 West Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549
•Ossining - (914) 941-1263 165 Main Street Ossining, NY10562
•Port Chester - (914) 937-8889 5 Grace Church Street Port Chester, NY 10573
•Sleepy Hollow - (914) 631-4141 80 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Neighborhood Health Centers
•American Red Cross www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass Offers courses in CPR, first aid, swimming lessons, babysitting, and other topics.
CPR and First Aid
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•Westchester Disabled On the Move, Inc. www.wdom.org 914-968-4717 Provides benefits advocacy for people with disabilities, including assisting individuals in completing applications, preparing for rental interviews, negotiating with landlords, eviction prevention, and modifying their homes to make them more usable to individuals with disabilities. The center maintains a list of realtors, managing agents, public housing sites and will provide referrals to individuals.
•Westchester County Office for the Disabled http://disabled.westchestergov.com (914) 995-2957 Offers Disability Resource Guide, ParaTransit services, travel training, Special needs registry, and sign language interpreters.
•Careers for People with Disabilities http://www.careersforpeoplewithdisabilities.org/ (914) 741-8500 CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to find productive employment for individuals with learning, developmental, psychiatric and/or physical disabilities; provide extensive on-the-job training and outgoing support services; educate employers and the community about the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities; and form effective partnerships with employees, employers and families. Founded in 1987 by parents concerned with the shortage of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, CAREERS' fundamental goal is to assist its clients in achieving the satisfaction of sustained, gainful employment within their communities.
•Community Based Services, Inc. http://www.commbasedservices.org/ Provides both residential and non-residential services for people with autism and developmental disabilities.
•ARC of Westchester http://www.arcwestchester.org/ (914) 949-9300 Provides adult employment services, independent living counseling, and therapy to developmentally disabled individuals.
•Family Services of Westchester http://www.fsw.org/ (914) 937-2320 Offers counseling, a Big Brother / Big Sister program, resources for senior citizens, support for the HIV/AIDS community, computer skills, and other programs.
•Mental Health Association of Westchester http://www.mhawestchester.org/ (914) 345-5900 Offers support groups , individual therapy, and group therapy to children, teens, adults, and seniors.. They also have referral services.
Disability and Housing Advocacy
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Public Libraries
Ardsley 9 American Legion Drive, Ardsley, NY (914) 693-6636
Bedford Hills 26 Main Street Bedford Hills, NY (914) 666-6472 Bedford Village 32 Village Green, Bedford, NY (914) 234-3570
Briarcliff Manor One Library Road Briarcliff Manor, NY (914) 941-7072 Bronxville 201 Pondfield Road Bronxville, NY (914) 337-7680
Chappaqua 195 South Greeley Avenue Chappaqua, NY (914) 238-4779
Croton-on-Hudson 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (914) 271-6612
Dobbs Ferry 55 Main St. Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) 693-6614
Eastchester 11 Oakridge Place Eastchester, NY (914) 793-5055
Greenburgh 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY (914) 721-8200
Harrison 2 Bruce Avenue Harrison, NY (914) 835-0324
Hastings-on-Hudson 7 Maple Ave. Hastings-on-Hudson, NY (914) 478-3307
Irvington 12 South Astor Street Irvington, NY (914) 591-7840
Katonah 26 Bedford Road Katonah, NY (914) 232-3508
Larchmont 121 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont, NY (914) 834-2281 Lewisboro 15 Main St. South Salem, NY (914) 763-3857
Mamaroneck 136 Prospect Avenue Mamaroneck, NY (914) 698-1250
Montrose 185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY (914) 739-5654
Mount Kisco 100 East Main St. Mount Kisco, NY (914) 666-8041
Mount Pleasant 125 Lozza Drive Valhalla, NY (914) 741-0276 Mount Vernon 28 South First Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY (914) 668-1840
New Rochelle 1 Library Plaza New Rochelle, NY (914) 632-7878
North Castle 19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk, NY (914) 273-3887
North Salem 276 Titicus Road North Salem, NY (914) 669-5161 Ossining 53 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY (914) 941-2416
Peekskill 4 Nelson Avenue Peekskill, New York (914) 737-1212 Pelham 530 Colonial Ave. Pelham, NY (914) 738-1234
Port Chester 1 Haseco Avenue, Port Chester, NY (914) 939-6710 Pound Ridge 271 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-5085 Purchase 3093 Purchase Street Purchase, New York (914) 948-0550 Rye 1061 Boston Post Rd., Rye, NY (914) 967-0480
Scarsdale 54 Olmsted Road Scarsdale, NY (914) 722-1300
Somers 82 Primrose Street Katonah, NY (914) 232-5717
Tarrytown 121 North Broadway Tarrytown, NY (914) 631-7734
Tuckahoe 71 Columbus Ave. Tuckahoe, NY (914) 961-2121
White Plains 100 Martine Ave. White Plains, NY (914) 422-1400
Yonkers 1 Larkin Center Yonkers, NY (914) 337-1500
Yorktown 1130 East Main St. Shrub Oak, NY (914) 245-5262
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