Community Resources

Community Resources still offering services:

• MILC can help you get set up with WIC or SNAP benefits, and many other services. Just visit their website or give them a call at (315) 705-3859

• Seaway Valley Prevention Council has created a monthly newsletter with updated resources and assistance available to families. Check it out

• Childcare- Contact the St. Lawrence Child Care Council for up to date information on childcare providers in your area (315) 393-6474 or visit their Facebook Page

• Reachout Crisis Hotline (315) 265-2422

• Crisis Texting Line: Send a text to 741 741 from anywhere, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live trained crisis counselor will receive the text and respond, help you through a time of crisis, and can link you to needed resources.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call (800) 273-8255 available 24/7

• United Way has a Community Relief Fund for helping in the aftermath of COVID-19

• Visit Gardenshare for up to date information about food availability in St. Lawrence County

• Local businesses still have curbside pickup or take out available. Visit the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce website for up to date information

• For up to date information in NY regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19, visit the NYSDOH website for lots of valuable resources and information

• You can file for Unemployment to cover loss of work due to COVID-19

• Apply for SNAP benefits through Department of Social Services. Click here for application

• Visit the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce website or Facebook Page for up to date information about what local businesses are offering for contact-free options and what other services they have available right now

• Renewal House is offering teleconferencing with their caseworkers. Contact their office for more information (315) 379-9845 or send an email to renewalhouse@verizon.net . You can also visit their website to see what services they offer.