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This Resource Guide was made available through collaboration and a partnership with The Oneida County Department of Mental Health/Oneida County Youth Services Council.
- Funding for this Resource Guide was made available through a grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH) and The Research Foundation.
- This Guide is meant to help connect individuals to resources. It does not represent every resource in the community. For additional resources you can also call 211.
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- Adult SPOA Coordinator: (315) 525-0006
- Children’s SPOA Coordinator: (315) 867-1465
- Day Care Assistance: (315) 867-1233
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid: (315) 867-1239
- Mental Health Services : (315) 867-1465
- Office for the Aging: (315) 867-1121
- Public Health Department:(315) 867-1176
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): (315) 867-1641
- Temporary Assistance: (315) 867-1239
- Youth Bureau: (315) 867-1213
- Adult SPOA Coordinator: (315) 366-2327
- Child Care Assistance: (315) 366-2211
- Children’s SPOA Coordinator: (315) 366-2327
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid: (315) 366-2211
- Mental Health Service: (315) 366-2327
- Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network: (315) 732-4657
- Office for the Aging: (315) 697-5700
- Public Health Department: (315) 366-2361
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): (315) 366-2211
- Temporary Assistance: (315) 366-2211
- Youth Bureau: (315) 366-2574
- Alcoholics Anonymous: (315) 732-6880
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 342-3720
- Domestic Violence - YWCA Mohawk Valley: Call or text (315) 797-7740
- Gambling and Chemical Dependency Hotline: 1 (877) 846-7369
- Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT): (315) 732-6228
- Mohawk Valley Runaway and Homeless Youth: (315) 525-7276
- National Runaway Hotline: 1- (800) RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
- NY State Domestic/Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 942-6906
- NYS HOPEline (Addiction Assistance): 1 (877) 846-7369
- Poison Control: 1 (800) 222-1222
- Rape/Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 656-4673
- Sex Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888 or text HELP to 233733
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
- Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor
- Trevor Project LGBTQ+: 1 (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678-678
- Veterans Crisis Line: 988, option 1
This does not encompass all providers. Please talk to your insurance company or Primary Doctor for other resources
- For additional resources: www.psychologytoday.com
- ADHD & Autism Psychological Services and Advocacy, Utica: (315) 732-3431
- Aspire Behavioral Health Solutions, Utica: (315) 732-3431
- Barbara Arcuri, New Hartford: (315) 794-5969
- Barbara Ruiz, Rome: (315) 339-3935
- Black and Brown Therapists:
- Kayla Hajdasz, New Hartford: (315) 306-3682
- Mia Townsend, Whitesboro: (315) 768-7181
- Sabrina Brown Engram Utica: (315) 542-1987
- Sade Monique, New Hartford: (315) 968-2622
- Britton Tarris, New Hartford: (315) 717-5787
- Building Resilience, Rene Ciaccia, Whitesboro: (315) 709-2556
- Clinton Therapy and Testing, Clinton: (315) 859-1973
- Come to the Table, Camden: (315) 533-2570
- Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS), Rome: (315) 337-0773
- Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS), Utica: (315) 798-8868 medication management at both locations Cornerstone, Mobile: (315) 868-1000
- Cuda Counseling, Rome: (315) 866-0100
- Dr. Minjah Siddiqi, Utica: (315) 266-0600 Psychiatrist
- DRN Counseling, Mobile: (315) 570-5058 or (315) 507-3858 Freedom First, Latham NY: (518) 560-4277 Autism Spectrum
- Disorder Evaluation
- Guarascio Psychological Services, Whitesboro: (315) 605-8956
- Insights of Helio Health: (315) 724-5168
- Jeana (Cacozza) Penree, New Hartford: (315) 525-0684
- Jennie Mazza Jones, Clinton: (315) 737-3094, specializes in play therapy
- Jim Ryan, New Hartford: (315) 725-1728
- Kelberman Center Utica/ Rome: (315) 797-6241, Autism/
- Developmental Delay Services
- Margaret Williams, Syracuse: (315) 472-4404 Developmental evaluations
- Maria Horan and Associates, Utica: (315) 724-5344
- Meredith Gorton, Whitesboro: (315) 749-3476
- Mohawk Valley Counseling Associates, New Hartford: (315) 765-0121
- Mohawk Valley Counseling Associates: (315) 765-0121
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center, Rome – Rome Clinic: (315) 336-6230 Adult Only
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center, Utica – York Street Clinic: (315) 738-4440 Adult only
- Mountain Mental Health Group, Boonville: (315) 896-2100
- Hospice Bereavement and Palliative Care: (315) 735-6484 or 1-800-317-5661
- The Good News Center, Utica: (315) 735-6210
- Caregiver support group
- The Third Option: relationship education program
- Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
- Grief Survivors support group
- Separated and Divorced support group
- Please see their website for more info. www.thegoodnewscenter.org
- The Compassionate Friends, Dolgeville: (315) 823-1864 or (315) 858-2600, Website: www.compassionatefriends.org
- 4-H program: (315) 736-3394 ext. 112
- Athletic Program: (315) 880-3472, www.ucdevelopment.org/ youth-programs for more info on Utica Royalties and Athletic program
- Energy Zone Utica: (315) 792-8720, Learn about electricity with interactive exhibits
- Kids with Promise at Thea Bowman, Utica: ( 315) 735-6995 or (315) 797-0748 Lafayette St. Utica, Ages 13-18, They also have after school daycare programs
- MVCAA Summer Rec Program: (315)624-9930, summer camp for income eligible youth
- MVCC Career Camp: (315) 792-5300 offered in both Utica and Rome Locations for kids and teens
- MVCC summer sports camp: https://www.gomvhawks.com/ information/camps/index or call (315) 792-5660 for soccer, (315) 717-9000 for softball
- Neighborhood Center Youth Service Program Utica:
- (315)272-2600 dropincenter formoreinformationonthis and other services, www.neighborhoodctr.org
- The Root Farm, Sauquoit: (315) 520-7046 Underground CafeĢ for Teens, Utica: (315) 735-1345
- Utica Royalties: (315)880-3472 Email: uticaroyaties@gmail.com
- Wilsons Cops and Kids, Utica: (315) 404-6567 Youth Boxing program
- Side Kicks Karate and Wellness, Whitesboro: (315) 533-0794
- Rebuilding the Village, Utica: (315) 271– 1622 Help at risk youth by mentoring them
- VIP through Elevate, Westmoreland: (315) 263-5590
- Activities hosted by the Oneida County Youth Bureau:
- (315) 798-5027
- ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/
- These events are held yearly but dates change so check the website for updated information:
- Utica Blue Sox All-Skills Baseball Clinic: ages 9-12. Equipment needed for participation includes a baseball glove, bat, and batting helmet.
- Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest: ages 5-18
- Annual Youth Fun & Fitness Run (RAIN or SHINE): Ages 4-13
- Science Technology Entry Program (Step): (315) 792-5529, Assists qualified high school students considering careers in STEM services
- YMCA Rome: (315) 336-3500
- The Front Door Enrollment: 1(607)240-4900
- Lifeplan (Care Coordination): 1 (855) 543-3756
- Primecare (Care Coordination): 1 (844)347-3168
- Southern Tier Connect: (Care Coordination): 1(607) 376-7526
- Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL), Utica: (315) 797-4642
- Access VR (Employment and Educational Services): (315)793-2536 or 1-800-624-6206
- MVCAA OPWDD Service Access Program: (315)-624-9930 MVCAA OPWDD Recreation Respite Program: (315)-624-9930
- The 21 Club: the21club.org, Down Syndrome Support and Education
- The ARC, Oneida Lewis: (315) 735-6477 –Oneida (315) 272-1500– Lewis
- Upstate Caring Partners Family Connect Resource line: (315) 927-3411
- CNY Quest, Utica: (315) 732-3431
- Coaching into Care: 1-888-823-7458 education and support for those who are seeking care or services for a Veteran
- Local VA Mental Health Services: (315)425-4400, ext. 52717 www.va.gov/syracuse-health-care/health-services/mental-health- care
- Resource Locator: helps Veterans easily find VA resources in their area www.veteranscrisisline.net/ResourceLocator
- Rome VA Clinic: (315) 334-7100
- Sitrin Veteran Serices: (315) 797-3114
- SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program: (315) 601-4662 (this is also the UCD after hours line)
- Utica Center for Development: (315) 765-0975 or (315) 601-4662
- Compass Interpreters, Utica: (315) 749-7080
- Empire Interpreting Services for the Deaf, Homer NY: 1 (844) 620- 8594, includes remote services and translation
- Interpretek, American Sign Language, Rome: (315) 356-1600
- Liberty Translators & Interpreters, Utica: (315) 507-2419
- Mohawk Valley Interpreters, Utica: (315) 864-8006
- Multilingual Interpretation Services (MIS), Utica: (800) 340-8241, also offers translation services
- Tone Translation Services: (315)738-1083
- ACR Health Support groups, Family Peer Advocacy, and Q Center (LGBGTQ): (315) 475-2430
- Building Blocks Children’s Care Management: 1-800-853-6104
- CABVI: (315) 797-2233 Resources for the blind and visually impaired
- Center for Family Life and Recovery: (315) 733-1709, suicide prevention
- Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) In Home Medicaid services for youth experiencing behavioral issues
- ICAN: (315) 731-2640
- Neighborhood Center: (315) 794-7493
- Cayuga Center: (315) 253-5383 ext. 1131
- CNY Health Home Care Management: (315) 624-9670, both children and adult (Medicaid program) need 2 or more chronic medical or mental health conditions to qualify for all Health Home Care management agencies
- Compeer Mentoring Program: (315) 733-1709, volunteer-based program for youth and adults with a mental health diagnosis
- Eating Disorders- Sol Stone Center, Ithaca, Elmira, Liverpool: 1 (877) 765-7866
- Elmcrest Respite Syracuse: 1 (680) 895-0666, temporary crisis respite for kids 5+.
- Empowered Pathways Mediation: (315) 724-1718
- F.A.C.T (Family Advocate Connections Team): (315) 335-1612 or (315) 795-6441 short term case management, insurance navigation, and advocacy.
- House of the Good Shepherd Children's Health Home Care Management: (315) 235-7736
- Hutchings Respite Syracuse: (315) 426-7770, this is a short term respite program for youth ages 10+.
- ICAN Children’s Care Management: (315) 792-9578
- Juvenile Fire Prevention: (315) 880-0300
- Juvenile Probation- Rome: (315) 356-2900
- Juvenile Probation- Utica: (315) 798-5914
- Neighborhood Center Children’s Care Management:
- (315) 679-1192
- Oneida County Department of Mental Health: (315) 768-3660, Children and Adult SPOA linkage for community services to those who have a primary mental health diagnosis and are in need of additional supports.
- Oneida County HEAP: Utica (315-798-5559 Rome (315) 356-2840
- Oneida County Medicaid: (315) 798-5511, application can be mailed.
- Oneida County Public Health Department:
- Clinic: (315) 798-5747, Utica and Rome. Immunizations, including required school vaccines, COVID-19, HPV, Flu, Hepatitis and Green Card immunizations. STD and HIV testing and treatment referrals. TB Management and Screening. Communicable Disease Management
- SpecialChildrenServices:(315)798-5429 Earlyintervention, Pre-school program and children and youth with special health care needs
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: (315) 798-5064
- Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention ACT: (315) 798-5064
- Overdose Prevention and Substance Use Program: (315) 798-6400
- Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care: (315-) 798-5456
- Oneida County SNAP: Utica (315)798-5502, Rome (315) 356-6506
- Oneida County Temporary Assistance: Utica (315)798-5804
- Rome (315) 356-2800
- Oneida County WIC: (315) 798-5066, Financial assistance for low income mothers
- Adirondack Intrnl. Med & Peds, New Hartford: (315) 235-1043
- Anchor Family Medicine, NY Mills: (315) 765-0122
- Bassett-Clinton V12760, Clinton: (315) 853-5550
- Blooming Pediatrics and FNP PLLC, New Hartford: (315) 662-0162
- Boonville Family Care, Boonville: (315) 942-3500
- Camden Family Care, Camden: (315) 245-3192
- Chamkurkis Rao MD, Utica: (315) 797-7766
- Ellinwood Pediatrics, New Hartford: (315) 507-2704
- Family Health of CMH, Waterville: (315) 841-4184
- Faxton St. Lukes-Barneveld, Barneveld: (315) 624-8440
- Faxton St. Lukes-Washington Mills, New Hartford: (315) 624-8300
- Faxton St. Lukes-Waterville, Waterville: (315) 841-4973)
- Keever Family Practice, Oriskany Falls: (315) 821-7277
- MVHS Faxton St. Lukes, Middle Settlement, New Hartford: (315) 624-8500
- MVHS FSLHC Rome Medical Office, Rome: (315) 336-8260
- MVHS Medical Group Boonville, Boonville: (315) 942-4391
- MVHS North Utica, Utica: (315) 792-5800
- MVHS St. Elizabeth Children’s HC., Utica: (315) 801-3161
- MVHS-Faxton St. Lukes OB Care Center, Utica: (315) 624-6241
- MVHS-Whitesboro Medical, Whitesboro: (315) 624-8800
- Naji El Khoury MD (Adults Only), New Hartford: (315) 797-7450
- New Hartford Medical, New Hartford: (315) 520-7100
- Oneida HC Verona Health, Verona: (315) 363-3482
- Oneida Health Family Care, Camden: (315) 361-2113
- Oneida Pediatric Group, Camden: (315) 245-5483
- PED and ADOL Medical Assoc.,
- Rome: (315) 339-0401,
- Utica: (315) 624-9000
- Rome Health Medical Center, Rome: (3150 338-7000
- Sauquoit Valley Pediatrics, Sauquoit: (315) 737-3522
- Slocum Dickson Med. Group, Utica: (315) 798-1502
- St. Elizabeth Family Medicine, Utica: (315) 798-1149
- Susan Griffing FNP, New Hartford: (315) 790-5998
- Tri-Valley Family. Vernon: (315) 829-2220
- UFHC Rome, Rome: (315) 624-9470
- UFHC Waterville, Waterville: (315) 841-3835
- Upstate Family Health Center, Utica: (315) 624-9470
- Utica Community Health Center, Utica: (315) 793-7600
- Utica Pediatrics, New Hartford: (315) 732-7909
- CNY Food Bank, Utica: (315) 437-1899
- Hope House, Utica: (315) 793-3723
- Johnson Park, Utica: (315) 734-9608
- Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen, Utica: (315) 735-3289
- Rescue Mission of Rome Hot Meals & Rome Food Pantry: (315) 337-2516
- Rescue Mission of Utica Hot Meals & Utica Food Box, Utica: (315) 735-1645 X 2131
- Rome Food Pantry, Rome: (315) 337-8600
- St. John’s Food pantry, Utica: (315) 525-6157
- Utica Food Pantry, Utica: (315) 724-6000
- Catholic Charities, Utica: (315) 724-2158
- The Clothing Closet, Rome: (315) 337-8600
- United Way, Utica: (315) 733-4691
- Utica Center for Development, Utica: (315) 765-0975
- YWCA, Utica: (315) 797-7740
- BASE—Vocational Program: (315) 731-0920, for youth ages 14-21 eligible for an IEP or 504 plan and has a documented disability Project Aim, Utica: (315) 272-2630, youth only
- Summer Youth Employment: (315) 798-5543
- Women’s Employment and Resource Center, Utica:
- (315) 724-1718 Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, job readiness, help with resumes, etc.
- Working Solutions: (315) 207-6951 use, ext 118 for Reentry Task Force – helps those on parole
- ACR Health syringe exchange program, Utica: (315) 475-2430
- MCAT Bridge Script Program: (315) 732-6228, accessed through the crisis line, just ask to speak with a counselor about the program. This program can help by providing a script for certain medications while you wait for a new provider appt.
- HealthFriends:(315)724-0988 Partial Medication Payment Program
- Health Benefits Navigator: (315) 272-2224
- Hears helpline: 1 (888) 55HEARS ( 1-888-554-3277), helps connect families to resources
- Kinship Connections: (315) 272-2630 for relatives or non parent caregivers of children
- Legal Aid: (315) 793-7000
- Legal Services of Central NY: 1-877-777-6152
- Medicaid cab: 1 (855) 852-3288
- On Point for College: (315) 790-5588, assistance with enrolling in college, filling out forms, locating financial aid, etc.
- R4K program: (315) 733-4691, contact the United way for information. Kindergarten preparation program
- SOHO: (315) 272-2694, adoptive and Guardianship Family Resource
- Traid: (315) 292-1968, free rental program for people who need assistive devices
- Beacon Center Rome:
- (315) 367-1280 outpatient treatment
- 315-367-1290 x 153 Opioid Treatment
- Beacon Center Utica:
- (315) 366-4100 x 115, outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents, Mental health counseling for adults only
- (315) 367-1285 Opioid Treatment
- Center for Family Life and Recovery: prevention services
- Utica: (315) 733-1709
- Rome: (315) 336-3090
- Community Recovery Center, Rome: (315) 334-4701
- Outpatient services for both adults and adolescents Free Narcan Kits: (315)-768-3660 or 315-798-6400
- Helio Health Opioid Treatment Program, Utica: (315) 624-9835
- Insights of Helio Health, Utica: (315) 724-5168, dual diagnosis outpatient treatment for both adults and adolescents
- Peer Engagement Specialist: (315) 735-1645 ext.2161, Adults Only
- Upstate Caring Partners, Utica: (315) 798-8868, dual diagnosis treatment, walk-in hours
- Carenet: (315) 738-9435 or Text (315)864-5334
- Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension:
- 1 (888) 814-KIDS (5497) or (315) 223-7850 cover Herkimer, Oneida and Madison counties
- Family Nurturing Center: (315)738-9773, offers parenting classes, visitation, education, resources and more
- HealthyFamilies:(315)792-9578 Resourcesforexpecting families
- Kelberman Center Parent Support Group Email:
- parentRoundtable@kelbermancenter.org
- MV Perinatal Network: (315)732-4657
- Oneida County Daycare:
- (315) 798-5015 for those who receive temporary assistance
- (315) 266-6191 for those that do not receive temporary assistance
- Planned Parenthood: Utica (315) 724-6146, Rome (315) 337-8584
- Triple-P Parenting Classes: (315) 768-2653, there is a fee
- Please remember to practice safe sleep for your babies!
- ABC – ALONE, BACK, CRIB
- Every Time Baby Sleeps! Baby should always sleep alone – not with an adult, other children, a twin, or anyone else. Baby should sleep alone, in a safe crib or play yard, in the same room as the caregiver. Baby should always be put down to sleep on his/her BACK.