Information on the NY SAFE ACT
Article 9.46 New York State Mental Hygiene Law (effective March 16, 2013)
All mental health practioner's should be aware that Article 9.46 MHL involves reporting a name to a database for gun control purposes. 9.46 MHL is a reporting statute only; it does not trigger any other action and will not help a mentally ill person receive emergency services.
In the event of an emergency (imminent risk of harm to self or others), call 911 or follow your established procedures for urgent or emergent situations requiring immediate action.
The H.O.P.E. Line
Call toll-free: 1-888-853-9995
The H.O.P.E. Line is available to residents of St. Lawrence & Hamilton Counties
7 Days a Week from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, as well as Saturdays from 2:00PM to 6:00 PM
H.O.P.E. Line is a toll-free telephone line staffed by people who are current or former recipients of mental health services.
We are an alternative support line for individuals struggling with stressful life experiences.
Each client has different needs and it is our duty to complete a skills assessment to determine what trainings may be available to advance their opportunities in the job market. These trainings can be found and set up by our OneWorkSource representatives.
We would like to promote local employment by developing an available public posting of jobs located within the area. Prospective employee resumes and skills profiles may be reviewed at our location, or with certain identity restrictions, they may be mailed or faxed to your business for you to review.
On-The-Job training participation.
Training by an employer that is provided to a paid participant while engaged in a productive work in a job that:
We also would like to become a larger supporter for the continuation of secondary education (High school diploma or equivalent), and post-secondary education (Certificate courses, Associate’s Degree or higher). We can help manage the financial burden, upon the client, by researching financial aid information, and different organizations that provide scholarships to those in need.
OneWorkSource is a mutual place for employers and prospective employees to find the resources that have been lacking in this county. We offer a variety of services to help promote local employment and to advance an individuals opportunities in the job market. Some of the services we will be building in the future include:
HEAP is a federally funded program that can help eligible people pay for their energy costs. If you qualify,HEAP can also repair or replace a furnace if it is not working.
Usually, HEAP benefits begin in Mid-November. There are three kinds of benefits: regular, emergency and equipment repair.
Unfortunately, children are not the only ones who are victims of abuse. Adults can be victims of abuse as well. A caseworker can intervene in situations and provide guidance. The worker will evaluate the situation and work with the parties involved to come up with a solution to the problem.
Services include:
STATEWIDE TOLL FREE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-342-3720
Every child deserves to be protected from abuse of any kind. If you suspect that a child is being abused, please call the hotline at any time. Our case workers investigate and report abuse. Our case workers will also work with all parties involved to prevent any further abuse.
Caseworkers: Abigail Eichler, Camryn Brennan and Theresa Vaughn