Resources serving Livingston County

Active duty, National Guard, Veteran, Reservist and families.

American Sign Language, Spanish

Must be a combat wounded veteran (Purple Heart recipient given priority) from any American conflict or be an unmarried spouse of a veteran who was KIA during combat or combat training during any American conflict. Must be honorably retired or separated from the military. (Those with compelling situations, whom are less than 90 days from retirement or separation may be considered). Must not currently have a mortgage.

Wounded, ill, and injured military personnel and families. Retirees, veteran's and family members.

Spanish

Provides no cost mental health services to at-risk groups nationwide including the veteran and military community, victims of natural disasters, and survivors of gun violence through a variety of programs. Please see giveanhour.s.org for eligibility requirements.

Open to everyone.

Any service member who was active, deployed or wounded in the last 7 years is eligible for assistance, with proper documentation. Please see attachment in resource for eligibility criteria.

Family and friends of veterans.

Open to everyone.

Services are restricted to active duty, Reserve, National Guard members, and their families, as well as deployed civilians and their families. Services can continue up to six months after individuals separate from military service.

Spanish. Other language assistance available.

Applicants must have an active account with either NYSEG or RG&E, meet the HEAP income guideline, have an active disconnect notice, and exhausted all other assistance programs, such as HEAP, food stamps, Medicaid and local or county emergency aid. Active military and well-discharged veterans, regardless of income, can apply. This grant can be received once every 12 months.

Eligibility for customers who are active duty military personnel and veterans: Active duty military personnel and well-discharged (honorary or general) do NOT have to meet income guidelines, however there must be an active disconnect notice. The account may be in the spouse's​/partner's name. The military member or veteran does not have to reside in the household, however, the spouse​/partner must.