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.
Locate Childcare Services
- OCFS Division of Child Care Services
- MACSC Preschool Play Group (3-5)
- MACSC School Aged Child Care (K-6)
Summer Camp
- MACSC SACC Summer Camp (CLOSED 05/06/22)
- MACSC Summer Adventure (COMING SOON)
- Camp Stomping Ground
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
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
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 ran by MACSC, nor do we complete Intake or Schedule sessions.
ECS Psychological Services (Available at MACSC on Tuesdays)
(518) 580-0520
https://ecspsychological.com/
Saratoga County Mental Health (Available at MACSC on Thursdays)
(518) 584-9030
https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/mental-health-center/
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
HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit
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
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
- 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
- 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
