New York State Emotional Support Helpline: 1.844.863.9314 (8AM-10PM, 7 days a week).
The Big Buddy Program is a preventative mentoring program for at-risk youth ages 6-14 in Delaware and Otsego counties. This program offers the opportunity for a child to have a one-on-one relationship with a Big Buddy volunteer and participate in monthly group activities with other youth and big buddies. For more information, download the flyer or contact Delaware Opportunities at 607.746.1600.
New York State Unemployment: The best way is to apply online. If you do not have online access or are having trouble with your NY.GOV account, call 1.888.209.8124 to apply. If you need to regain access to your NY.GOV ID or have other technical issues, call 800.833.3000.
Office for the Aging: Home delivered meals, Well-check Calls, Grocery shopping, Prescription pick up and more. 607.547.4232 or 607.432.9041
NY Connects: NY Connects offers free information on supports that can help you remain independent in your daily life, whether you want to live in your home, a nursing home, or other residential setting.
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program): Home heating and cooling bill payment assistance for low-income renters and homeowners. The traditional heat benefit may pay for home fuel delivery. Cooling assistance helps buy and install an air conditioner or a fan for your home. Clean and Tune benefit for equipment cleaning and repair. To apply, visit myBenefits or call Otsego County DSS at 607.547.1622 or 1.800.422.2512.
Hunger Coalition of Otsego County: Search for local food pantries, meal programs, Farmer's Markets and other nutritional resources.
SNAP/Food Stamps: Apply online at www.MyBenefits.ny.gov. For help or questions with an application, contact Lisa Lent, Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator at Catholic Charities of DOS Counties at 607.432.0061.
A&D Transportation Services: Taxi, airport, and non-emergency medical transportation. Serves Central New York and the Southern Tier. Call 607.433.1726
Medical Answering Services (MAS): Medicaid transportation. Otsego County residents, call 866.333.1030. Phone numbers for other counties are listed on the MAS website.
Get There of South Central New York: T ransportation to healthcare appointments, transportation to employment services, and training on how to use public transportation. Call 855.373.4040.
Oneonta Public Transit (OPT): Bus transportation in/around Oneonta and to Cooperstown.
Otsego Express (Gus The Bus): Bus transportation throughout Otsego County
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