Sponsors various community programs, including employment,outreach, housing and senior programs

New York has the distinction of being the first state in the nation to enact a Human Rights Law, which affords every citizen “an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life.” This law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, and other specified classes.

If you feel your human rights have been violated, you can file a complaint. Forms can be found on the website or call 607-721-8467 to obtain a form.

Disability Rights New York provides legal assistance to adults and children with disabilities.

The Board of Elections is a bipartisan office comprised of two appointed Commissioners representing the state’s major political parties, and equal party representation in all facets of the Board. Tioga County Board of Elections can provide sample ballots, polling locations and maps, voter information and forms, who is running for office, elected officials, and election inspectors.

The AARP Endicott Chapter provides informative programs and involves members in legislative action to improve conditions for the elderly at monthly meetings. Monthly bulletin is sent to members. Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Peer Advocacy - Consumers of mental heath services providing education, support and system advocacy for other consumers

The Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition

The Chemung County Health Department is the lead agency for the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC).

The Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC) is a community partnership grant-funded by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Tobacco Control (BTC). STTAC is made up of two main components, Community Engagement and Reality Check. These components work together, seeking to build healthier communities through tobacco-free living in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties. We have several initiatives and efforts to help us work towards our goal of bettering lives and communities.

Sponsored by Cazenovia Public Library, the Story Room Family Literacy Program operates a collaborative learning-focused family center at CazCares Food Pantry that provides early literacy, adult literacy and parenting programs. The Story Room gives children the unique opportunity to gain preschool learning and nurturing while their parents access other on-site services.

Close relationships have formed with many young families who are happy for the support for both them and their families as they deal with the challenges and excitement of child-rearing.

The League of Women Voters provides assistance related to voter registration, candidate debates and distribution of non partisan election information

The term forensics is used to identify services that are directly related to the Courts and Criminal Justice system.

Inmate Counseling and Psychiatric services.

Sex Offender Assessments.

Sex Offender Group Treatment.

Court Ordered Mental Health Evaluations.

Discharge Planning.

Case Management Services.