Community Resources

We support families beyond the office visit. The following community services may be helpful for children and families.

*Note: Availability and eligibility vary by county. Our office can help connect families with local resources when needed.

Crisis & Safety Resources

Poison Control

24/7 poison exposure support

1-800-222-1222

poisonhelp.org

MCAT
(Mobile Crisis Assessment Team)

Urgent mental health

crisis support

Contact via local county crisis line or 911 in emergencies

Nutrition & Food Support

WIC
(Women, Infants, & Children)

Nutrition, formula,

breastfeeding support

health.ny.gov/wic

SNAP
(Food Assistance)

Monthly food benefits

otda.ny.gov/programs/snap

Food Pantries &
Community Meals

211nys.org

Diaper & Basic Needs Support

Diaper Banks

Free or low-cost diapers for infants and young children

nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org

Development & Education

Early Intervention
(Birth-Age 3)

Developmental evaluations

and therapies

health.ny.gov/earlyintervention

Special Education
(Ages 3-21)

School-based supports

nysed.gov/special-education

Head Start &
Early Head Start

Early childhood education

eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov

Health Coverage & Childcare

Medicaid &
Child Health Plus

Health insurance coverage

nystateofhealth.ny.gov

Child Care
Assistance Program
(CCAP)

Help paying for childcare

otda.ny.gov/programs/childcare

Family Safety & Support

Domestic Violence Support

Safety planning

and crisis resources

opdv.ny.gov

Transportation

Medicaid Transportation

Rides to medical appointments

medanswering.com