Our office offers information and assistance on a variety of aging-related topics. The NY Connects program in particular is a one-stop-shop for information and assistance regarding long term services and supports for elderly or disabled individuals. The NY Connects program also partners with the local hospitals and nursing homes to provide care transitions to individuals needing extra support to safely transition home after a hospital or nursing home stay.

Provides lawyer referrals and referrals to attorney mediators to match specific legal problems. Client must be able to pay the lawyer's fee. Reduced first half-hour service charge. (631)234-5577

The HIV/AIDS Law Consortium (HALC) program provides free legal services to people in our communities who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. HALC helps people living with HIV/AIDS with many civil (not criminal) legal problems. These legal problems include, but are not limited to: Social Security benefits, health care, end-of-life planning (last wills, living wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney), housing, public benefits, future child care planning (guardianship, standby guardianship, and adoption subsidies), consumer protection, employment, legal name changes, and individual rights (discrimination, confidentiality, and medical privacy).

If you are living with HIV/AIDS and you have a non-criminal legal problem, please call the HALC attorney directly at 518-462-6765, x340, or toll free at 1-800-462-2922, x340.

The HALC program serves clients living in Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties.

HALC is a collaboration between LASNNY and the Albany Law School’s Clinic and Justice Center. HALC is funded by the AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health.

Provides the courts that handle criminal, civil, small courts, and traffic issues. Ramp, Elevator

“We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices!”

NOTE: Typically, the SSA office can meet people in person to facilitate any service provides on the website. While pandemic precautions are in place, the SSA office only has meetings by appointment for extreme emergencies: to assist someone who never had a social security number and needs it for medical or employment purposes.

The Utica SSA office services people as far west as Canastota, as far east as Little Falls, as far north as Old Forge, and as far South as Earleville.

Help accessing legal and financial services.

Provides the courts to handle criminal, civil, small claims, and traffic issues in the local community. Ramp in back

The Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services provides legal assistance to low income elderly 60 years of age or older. Typical services offered include power of attorney, resolution of consumer complaints, frauds, landlord/tenant disputes, spousal responsibility and preparation of living wills and other legal guidance as needed.

Investigates allegations of physical, financial, emotional, and psychological abuse of vulnerable adults, such as the elderly or physically or mentally challenged persons over the age of 18, and coordinates with Adult Protective Services as necessary. Lectures to the community and assures accuracy in domestic violence reporting throughout the police department. (631)854-7520

The Crime Victims Assistance Center, (CVAC), has certified crisis counselors who provide accompaniment to hospital and/or police stations. Victim advocates provide support and assistance to victims, family or friends and act as liaisons with hospitals and law enforcement staff. Serves victims of violent crimes, rape, abuse, and domestic violence.