We understand it might be difficult navigating all the different resources your community might have to offer. It can also be difficult to navigate resources on the Federal, State and Local levels. MACSC is here to connect you to the assistance and resources you may need.
Check out the onsite Addiction Services who are at The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center.
Please contact your desired Agency for an Intake and or availability.
Please Note: These Agencies are not run by MACSC, nor do we complete Intake or Schedule sessions.
Need help with an addiction? Know someone who does? HELP IS AVAILABLE! Stop in and see Jay Harrington, Certified Peer Recovery Advocate and Certified Addiction Recovery Coach for FREE Narcan training, resource connections, recovery and substance use education or treatment connections.
Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center (Available at MACSC on Wednesdays)
(518) 306-3048 x 3632
https://www.sararecovery.org/
Peer Recovery Advocate
James “Jay” Harrington CRPA, CARC
CRPA@preventioncouncil.org
Office: (518) 306-3048 x 3632
Cell: (518) 603-1276 (call/text)
Additional Services
- The Prevention Council of Saratoga County – www.preventioncouncil.org – (518) 581-1230
- Start Your Recovery – StartYourRecovery.org
- Find local support and treatment options in New York https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/new-york
Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Locate Childcare Services
- OCFS Division of Child Care Services
- Click HERE to find out how New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help you pay for child care.
- Do I qualify for CCAP? Click HERE to find out more.
- Complete a 10-minute eligibility questionnaire by clicking Start Questionnaire Now
- More Questions? Find your County contact information using the CCAP County Directory
- MACSC Preschool Play Group (3-5)
- MACSC School Aged Child Care (K-6)
Summer Camps & Programs
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy Program
WDI’s Child Care Subsidy Facilitated Enrollment Program helps eligible working families apply for financial assistance. WDI also provides resources to aid families in choosing quality, developmentally appropriate care for their children. To learn more, visit WDI – Child Care Subsidy Program
*Subsidies are subject to the availability of funding.
For more information, contact your local WDI office:
Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, or Schenectady Counties
capitalchildcare@wdiny.org or 518.272.3530
Locate Local Colleges
- Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)
- Fulton Montgomery Community College (FMCC)
- Suny Adirondack Community College (ACC)
- Suny Schenectady Community College (SCCC)
- Suny Schenectady Community College (SCCC)
- The State University of New York (SUNY)
- find a SUNY Campus
The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid provides approximately $112 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year. As you prepare for college or career school, explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid, and find out if you’re eligible. You can also estimate what aid you may be eligible for when you check out Federal Student Aid Estimator.
Apply for Aid for College
- Financial Aid Eligibility
- Find Grant and Scholarships
- Federal Student Loans
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Aid for Military Families
- Federal Work-Study Jobs
Additional Information
New York State Elected Officials
Federal Elected Officials
- Contact U.S. President
- Locate your U.S. Senator
- Locate your U.S Representative
State Elected Officials
- Get in touch with your State Governor
- Find the names and current activities of your State Legislators
- Get in touch with your State Attorneys General
- Get in touch with NYS Congressional Delegation
- Find Your Representatives: HERE
- Find Your Assembly Member: HERE
- Find Your Senator: HERE
Capital-Saratoga Counties + Officials
Legal Assistance
The Legal Project is a not-for-profit organization that provides free legal consultation and free legal representation for qualifying individuals who are seeking assistance for their legal issues including, not limited to:
- Domestic Violence
- Bankruptcy & Credit
- Crime Victims
- Elder Law
- Foreclosure (Homeowner Protection)
- Human Trafficking
- Immigration
- Wills, Power of Attorneys, Health Care Proxies
Local Libraries
Local Libraries
Check out the onsite Mental Health Services who are at The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center.
Please contact your desired Agency for an Intake and or availability.
Please Note: These Agencies are not run by MACSC, nor do we complete Intake or Schedule sessions.
ECS Psychological Services (Available at MACSC on Mondays)
(518) 580-0520
https://ecspsychological.com/
Saratoga County Mental Health
(518) 584-9030
https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/mental-health-center/
Hopscotch (Available remotely)
(617) 333-8740
https://www.joinhopscotch.com/
Local Parks and Recreation
State Parks and Recreation
- State Parks (Saratoga/Capital District)
- Historic Sites (Saratoga/Capital District)
- Nature Center (Saratoga/Capital District)
- Golf Courses
- Trails
- Freshwater Fishing + Marine Fishing/Shellfishing
- Hunting & Trapping
- Camping
- Hiking
- Boating & Paddling
- Recreation Lands
- More Outdoor Adventures
Things To Do Near Me
Department of Social Services (DSS)
Department of Social Services (DSS)
County of Saratoga Social Services
NY State of Health – The Official Health Plan Marketplace
nystateofhealth
Compare Health Plans – Individual & Family
Health Insurance for Older Adults Application
Supplement A Application
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
HEAP Application
HEAP Local Contacts
HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP Application
SNAP Directory
SNAP Special Rules for Elderly or Disabled
USDA Food and Nutrition Services
Assistance for Seniors Age 60 and Over
US Social Security Administration
US Social Security Administration
Request a Replacement Social Security Card
Apply for Medicare Benefits
Apply for Disability Benefits
Apply for Retirement Benefits
Local Social Security Office: Troy Social Security Office
500 Federal St, Suite 101
Troy, NY 12180
Office Phone: 1-866-770-2662
TTY: 518-272-7264
Public Health Resources
COVID-19 TEST
Get FREE at home COVID-19 Test! Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests. Order yours today. https://www.covid.gov/tests
Trauma Response Resources
Resources for Individuals or Providers needing Direct Support
- NY Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline can help you address the psychological stress caused by this tragedy – 1-844-863-9314
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990
- Mental Health Effects of Racism – https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/cultural_competence/the_mental_health_effects_of_racism.pdf
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network – https://www.nctsn.org/
Resources for Talking to Children
- Five Tips for Talking with Children About Hate Incidents (Anti-Defamation League) https://www.adl.org/media/9637/download
- Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism (National Child Traumatic Stress Network): https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking_to_kids_about_hate_crimes_anti-semitism_final.pdf
- How to Talk with Kids About Racism and Racial Violence (Common Sense Media) https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/how-to-talk-with-kids-about-racism-and-racial-violence
Additional Links from the National Council for Treatment of Traumatic Stress
- https://www.nctsn.org/resources/age-related-reactions-traumatic-event
- This link has developmentally based indicators for traumatic stress in various languages. https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-guidelines-helping-youth-after-recent-shooting
- OMH hosted a statewide community webinar, “Addressing Community Grief and Trauma in the Wake of the Tragedy in Buffalo.” If you weren’t able to attend, you can find a recording of the proceedings at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVmjFYnQPDM.
- A copy of the presentation is also available at: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/disaster_resources/buffalo-tragedy-webinar.pdf
- Additional resources for New Yorkers impacted by the Buffalo shooting are available at: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/disaster_resources/emergency-mental-health-resources.html
Resources for Military Sexual Trauma
Veteran Services
- Office of Public & Intergovernmental Affairs
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families
- SSVF Provider near me
- Veterans & Community Housing Coalition IncSaratoga, Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Warren and Washington County
SSVF Intake Email Address: aborden@vchcny.org or kfollett@vchcny.org
SSVF Intake Phone Number: (518) 885-0091 or (855)-233-1117
- Veterans & Community Housing Coalition IncSaratoga, Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Warren and Washington County
- SSVF Provider near me
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- Albany Housing Coalition, Inc
Troy/Rensselaer County, Schenectady City & COunty, Albany City & County
SSVF Intake Email Address: d.brunner@ahcvets.org or l.vartigian@ahcvets.org
SSVF Intake Phone Number: (518) 694-0639 or (518)-694-0640
- Albany Housing Coalition, Inc
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- Request Military Service Records
Veteran Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255 Press 1
Poll Site Search, Voter Registration, and Absentee Ballot Tracker
Forms
- Voter Registration Form
- Accessible Voter Registration Form
- Absentee Ballot Application
- Accessible Electronic Absentee Ballot Application
- Federal Post Card Application – for overseas and military absentee voters
- Election Inspector Sign-Up Form
- Request to be Removed from Voter Rolls
NOTE: To register to vote for the first time, or to make any changes to your voter record, including your party affiliation you must complete and submit a Voter Registration Form. Form must either be dropped off in-person or mailed to: Saratoga County Board of Elections, 50 W. High St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020)
To verify Mechanicville’s election information, please check Vote411.org where you will also find information on Mechanicville Voter Registration, Absentee Ballots, Candidates, Types of Voting Machines, Ballot Measures and more.
Additional Community Resources
- CAPTAIN Community Human Services
- Franklin Community Center
- Moreau Community Center
- United Way of The Capital Region
- Lifeworks Community Action
- Wellspring
- Salvation Army
- ReShop For The Good
- Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth
- Workforce Development Institute (WDI)
- 2.1.1 Get Connected. Get Help
- 9.8.8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- In Our Own Voices
- Trinity Health Alert
- LyfePact/YoungLives “Teen Parent Support” – Juli Bickley (518) 396-0145
- Planned Parenthood
- Virtual Health Clinic
- Survivor Support Services
- Closest in-person clinic -Troy NY (518) 434-5678
- Out For Health
- Locate Food Pantries by County
- Locate Approved Domestic Violence Service Providers by County
- Locate Office of Addiction Services and Support by County
- Locate Mental Health Facilities in New York by Zip Code
