Mental Health Association in Jefferson County
Watertown, NY
Provides mental health services, education, advocacy, and information.
315-788-0970
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Food Pantry
Watertown, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.
315.782.4900, ext. 222
Clayton Council of Churches Food Pantry
Clayton, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.
315-686-3398
Feed Our Vets
Watertown, NY
Provides free food and related goods to veterans and their families.
315-767-8970
Gwen's Food Pantry
Orleans Outreach and Gwen's Food Pantry
La Fargeville, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.
Rohde Center
Adams, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in needs. Offers a fresh food program open to the public.
315-232-2621
Saint Mary's Church Food Pantry
Evans Mills, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need weekly.
315-629-4458
Salvation Army of Watertown Emergency Services
Watertown, NY
Provides clothing vouchers and emergency food boxes. Offers management for life skills, such as housing and job search assistance, upon request.
315-782-4470
VEM Food Pantry of Carthage
Carthage, NY
Provides a food pantry, clothing items, household items, and referrals to appropriate agencies for individuals in need.
315-493-1341
Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
418 Washington Street
Watertown, NY
Provides services to victims of violence and crime in Jefferson County.
315-782-1823
24hr Hotline: 315-782-1855
Jefferson County Temporary Assistance (TA)
Jefferson County Department of Social Services
Watertown, NY
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA).
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance.
315-785-3000
Transitional Living Services of Northern New York (TLSNNY)
Watertown, NY
Provides community-based programs for children, adults, families, and community members with mental health needs in Jefferson, Lewis, and Saint Lawrence counties.
315-782-1777
Dexter Food Pantry
Dexter, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need three times monthly.
315-788-5238
Cape Vincent Community Food Pantry
Cape Vincent, NY
Provides a food pantry and household supplies for individuals in need.
(315) 775-4117
Food Pantry Inc.
Antwerp, NY
Provides a food pantry for area individuals in need.
315-783-7527
Indian River Baptist Church Food Pantry
Philadelphia, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.
315-642-5026
Saint Andrew's Food Pantry
Sackets Harbor, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.
315-559-1516
Saint Paul's Redwood Food Pantry
Redwood, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need.
315-482-2914
Theresa Food Pantry
Theresa, NY
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need once per month.
315-628-5046
Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Program (SHARP)
Army Community Service (ACS)
Fort Drum, NY
Provides support and advocacy for victims of sexual harassment and/or assault as well as prevention and awareness training.
315-767-6128
Housing / Utility Services
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County (CAPC)
Watertown, NY
Provides assistance to households who are facing eviction or utility shut-off or are in need of first month's rent.
315.782.4900, ext. 257
Jefferson County Department of Social Services
Watertown, NY
Provides basic income maintenance programs and social services to residents of Jefferson County, including Temporary Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, SNAP, and other financial assistance.
315-785-3000
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Jefferson County Office for the Aging
175 Arsenal Street
2nd Floor
Watertown, NY
Provides supportive programs designed to assist the aging population to remain independently in their homes. Programs include home delivered meals, homemaker and caregiver services, health insurance counseling, energy assistance, transportation and legal advocacy. The office works with government …
315-785-3191
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL)
Watertown, NY
Provides a broad range of programs and services to support people with any disability of any age to maximize independence and community integration. Services include Americans with Disabilities Act consultations and architectural assessment, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Supported Employment, Benefits Planning and Advice, Information and Referral, Peer Support both one-on-one and in groups, Individual Advocacy and Systems Advocacy, Community-Based Activities, Educational Advocacy, Planned Respite Activities, and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.
315-785-8703