Resources

General

2-1-1 HELPLINE has a database of local health and human service resources, including food, transportation and mental health.
www.ihsnet.org/ihs-services/2-1-1-helpline/

New York State Parent Guide- Whether you are the mother or father (through birth, adoption, or foster care), a grandparent, partner, family friend, aunt or uncle with parenting responsibilities, what you say and do in your role as a parent matters. The relationship that you build today can positively influence all areas of your child’s life-long development and learning. https://www.nysparentguide.org/download-parent-guide

Food

Corning Painted Post School District is providing FREE breakfast and lunch to children age 18 and under.
www.corningareaschools.com/Content2/mealplan

The Corning Youth Center is distributing Grab n' Go dinners for kids under age 18 as well as food boxes for families.
www.familyservicesociety.org/corning-youth-center.html

Food Bank of the Southern Tier has a running list of the local agencies and organizations that are distributing food.
www.foodbankst.org/find-food/

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or 1-800-799-7233

Child Abuse

Prevent Child Abuse New York: 1-800-342-3720

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.

http://www.childhelp.org/hotline/

Or look up the county services here:

https://www.ihsnet.org/ihs-services/2-1-1-helpline/

Mental Health

2-1-1 or visit 211.org
NYS MENTAL HEALTH Hotline at 844-863-9314.
NYS is partnering with Headspace to provide a special collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises to support you through stressful and challenging times. www.headspace.com/ny

Local Resources

General Human Services Assistance

211 Helpline

Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211 or text your zip code to 898211
A helpline provided by the Institute for Human Services that connects people with services in Steuben, Chemung, Allegany, Schuyler, and Yates counties. ww.211helpline.org/

Accident Prevention/Safety

Make Safe Happen- Safety tips for the home: www.makesafehappen.com

Addiction Help

The Salvation Army- Addiction Recovery, 1-800-728-7825 , www.empire.salvationarmy.org/EmpireNY/Rehabilitation

Steuben County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services- Steuben County Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (SCASAS) is an ambulatory, medically supervised outpatient substance abuse program certified by NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) with offices in Bath, Corning and Hornell. www.steubencony.org

Corning Office, 114 Chestnut St., Corning, NY 14830, (607) 937-6201
Bath Office, 115 Liberty St., Bath, NY 14810, (607) 664-2156
Hornell Office, 7454 Seneca Rd. North, Hornell, NY 14843, (607) 324-2483

Adoption & Guardian Support

Hillside- Provides support to adoptive and guardianship families through support groups, training, and referrals. www.hillside.com

Breastfeeding

Le Leche of Chemung Valley- www.facebook.com/LaLecheLeagueofChemungValley

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children offers: Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding Support, Referrals, Nutritious Foods. www.fns.usda.gov/wic

Child Care Information

Child Care Aware- Child Care Aware® of Steuben & Schuyler is a nonprofit resource and referral service dedicated to helping all parents obtain affordable care which will benefit their child and meet complex family needs. We build the supply of various child care options and improve the quality of care through community education and caregiver training, technical assistance and tangible supports. www.proactioninc.org/cca/

Child Abuse

Prevent Child Abuse New York- 1-800-342-3720, www.preventchildabuseny.org/

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline- Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. www.childhelp.org/hotline/

Or look up the county services here: www.ihsnet.org/ihs-services/2-1-1-helpline/

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline- www.thehotline.org or 1-800-799-7233

Special Needs

Prime Care Coordination- Network of service providers that work together to support the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 1-844-347-3168

Golisano Children’s Hospital- Specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children and teens with known or suspected disabilities. (585) 275-2986

Children with Special Health Care Needs (Steuben County)- This program provides information and referral services for health and related topics to families of children, from birth to 21 years of age. Any family that has children who have, or are suspected of having, a serious or chronic healthcare condition is eligible for information and referral services. (607) 664-2146

Education

Early Intervention, School Readiness, Head Start- Early education programming for birth-5 year old. 607-973-2903 ext. 203 or 204

Early Intervention Steuben County- The Early Intervention Program is a statewide program created under the direction of the State Health Department to provide early identification and services to children birth to age three years who are suspected of having developmental delays or a diagnosed disability. (607) 664-2146

School Readiness Project-Chemung County- A child development system in Chemung County to help children ages birth-5 develop a strong basis for learning. www.chemungschoolreadiness.com

Food/Nutrition/Clothing/Basic Needs

Why Hunger-The Why Hunger Hotline refers people in need across the U.S. to food pantries, soup kitchens, summer meals sites, government nutrition programs and grassroots organizations, especially those that provide access to nutritious foods and nutritional support services. Call 1(800) 5-HUNGRY to locate services in your area.

Catholic Charities (Turning Point)- Basic Needs Services provide assistance that helps clients avert homelessness, utility shut-off, hunger and medicine shortage. Support Services advise clients on how to access supports and benefits that improve short-term economic stability. Bath: 607-776-4575, Corning: 607-962-0704

Food Bank of the Southern Tier- Offers programs throughout the Southern Tier to combat hunger. Run several programs that help serve children throughout the weekend and summer months. www.foodbankst.org/find-food/

Corning Community Food Pantry- In addition to being a food distribution center, the CCFP also offers education and tries to meet other basic human needs. They offer diapers, clothing, and “essential needs bags” for women and girls. www.corningfoodpantry.com (607) 962-6750

Salvation Army- Offers a daily food pantry, as well as other services including rental and utility assistance, clothing, personal care items, transportation and furniture. 32 Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY. (607) 962-4681, www.empire.salvationarmy.org/empireny/corning

Cornell Cooperative Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program- The program teaches ways to eat nutritional foods that save time and money. (607) 664-2300 www.putknowledgetowork.org

Steuben County Department of Human Services, Home Energy Assistance Program- www.otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts/default.asp?county=Steuben

Parent Partners/Home Visitors

ProAction- Family Development: A program in Steuben County for families that have the desire to advance themselves. The Family Development Worker partner partners with families to help them discover their strengths and apply them to create the life they want and deserve. www.proactioninc.org

Early Head Start- Home Based Option- Staff and parents work together during weekly home visits to implement the Parents As Teachers (P.A.T.) curriculum. This option also offers opportunities for enrolled families to meet and socialize with other children and parents. www.proactioninc.org

Healthy Families- The Healthy Families New York home visiting program matches parents with knowledgeable and caring workers who provide information and support during pregnancy and early childhood. Services include helping families access community resources and services, educating families on parenting and child development, connecting families with medical providers, and assessing children for developmental delays. www.healthyfamiliesnewyork.org/

Nurse Family Partnership- First-time moms who are pregnant 28 weeks or less, meet income requirements and live in a service area are eligible for free help from a personal nurse who will come to your home to offer advice, support and a good laugh when you need it most through your pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old.. Chemung County only. www.nursefamilypartnership.org/first-time-moms

New York State Department of Health- New York State has home visiting programs to support pregnant and parenting families. The programs are available throughout New York State and are provided at no cost to the family. These programs have been proven to improve outcomes for mothers, babies, and families. Your family will get a home visitor who comes to your home to give support and guidance on your journey through parenting.. www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/home_visiting_programs/

Transportation

Steuben County Transit- www.ridesteuben.com

Chemung County Transit- www.ridectran.com/en