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