Penn Yan Citizens

Social Services & Assistance

Emergency resources, benefits, and support programs for Penn Yan and Yates County residents.

Need Help Now?

Emergency

Call 911

Mental Health Crisis

Call or Text 988

Resource Navigation

Dial 211

211 Toll-Free

1-800-346-2211

Text Help

Text ZIP to 898-211

Yates County DSS

315-536-5183

417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122
Penn Yan NY 14527

Browse by Category

Emergency Shelter & Housing

Shelter, Code Blue, housing assistance

Food & SNAP

Food pantries, SNAP benefits, WIC

Medicaid & Health

Free and low-cost health coverage

Dental Services

Emergency dental and free clinics

Disability Supports

OPWDD, ACCES-VR, independent living

Long-Term Care & MLTC

Medicaid managed care for long-term needs

Utility Assistance (HEAP)

Heating, cooling and utility bill help

Mental Health

988 crisis line, counseling, treatment

Domestic Violence

Safe Harbors 24/7: 800-247-7273

Veterans Resources

VA benefits, Yates County VSA

Applying for Benefits — What to Bring

Gather these documents before your appointment

ID & Identity

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security cards
  • Birth certificates

Income & Housing

  • Pay stubs
  • Bank statements
  • Lease or mortgage

Health & Disability

  • Medicare/Medicaid cards
  • Medical records

Other

  • Tax returns
  • Utility bills
  • Child support orders

Related Sections

Yates County DSS

Department of Social Services official resources and contacts

Community Resources

Nonprofit organizations, support groups, and local services

Emergency Notifications

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