ACR Health offers support services to individuals with chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, asthma, substance use disorders, and serious mental illnesses, with the goal of positive health outcomes.

This North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross helps provide relief for disaster victims, health and safety training, support for members of the military and a safe and stable blood supply to people in the surrounding counties. The Red Cross will provide immediate care - usually first 3 days for individuals who have experienced a disaster; home fire, flood. They will provide and install smoke alarms for anyone who requests them. You do not need a state issued ID in order to obtain resources. Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm Disaster Response: 24/7

Bittersweet Farm is 112 acre organic, diverse, family farm. Our focus is education and community, without which we could not survive, our goal is to grow healthy clean food, feed ourselves and others. We have worked with many local organizations from universities, veteran training, and community centers. We currently offer unpaid internships, and incubator farming opportunities, and have one fledgling farmer growing her business here. We can offer food/work exchanges and in some cases off the grid housing in our cabin on the farm. All training and work experience can be documented to build a profile for future work opportunities. We produce vegetables, pigs, sheep, cows for beef, eggs, greenhouse production, herbs and more. We welcome anyone who'd like to reconnect with the Earth and healthy food.

The Boys and Girls Club in Massena provides a safe, affordable place with caring adults and enriching programs for kids to go when they are not in school.

Thrift store has affordable second-hand clothing available to everyone. Other assistance programs are location based and available to residents of the Towns and Villages of Canton and Hermon; the Towns of Clare, DeKalb, and Russell; and the Village of Rensselaer Falls. Photo ID and verification of current address required to access assistance programs. The Food Pantry provides food and some other essentials to those in need and offers referrals for additional assistance. May be able to provide short-term monetary relief for people with economic challenges facing in crisis when traditional resources from the governemnt or other community groups are not available through The Richard Morrow Emergency Fund. The School Supply Program provides school supplies, backpacks, dental supplies, and hair cuts annually in August (application required). The Giving Tree Program provides clothing and toys to children under 18 in families with economic challenges (application required).

The Canton Free Library offers a multiplicity of programs including children's storytime, literacy programs, public computers, public wifi, a tool library, and writers groups. The library also hosts community events in the Paige Room, like yoga, and mindfulness activities.

The Canton Neighborhood Center provides a food pantry and assistance with food and other emergencies such as utilities, fuel and shelter. The centers are staffed by a Director and provide services to low-income families with the assistance of community volunteers

Canton Potsdam Hospital Rehabilitation for Addiction is the only hospital-based detoxification service north of the New York State Thruway and have seven beds which can accommodate patients. Detox services are geared toward five-day methadone taper. Patients/clients may be self-referred or referred by a provider. Patients/clients must meet stringent criteria for admission. Behavioral Health Service provides outpatient chemical dependency evaluations, intensive outpatient programming (three hours, three days per week), chemical dependency groups, as well as inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation, and outpatient psychiatric counseling and/or medical management. These services are available to those who may not meet the criteria for inpatient detox or for whom an inpatient stay is not appropriate. Assessment of a client's needs is individualized and based on many factors; decisions are made based on space available, whether or not a patient/client is in significant withdrawal, or whether a patient/client has a current use requiring a medically monitored or supervised withdrawal. All counselors and medical providers are certified and experienced in treating addictions.

Child Care Assistance offers financial reimbursement to cover the cost of childcare while parent is working or attending college available to income eligible families through the Department of Social Services.

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 130-bed community hospital and regional referral center. Claxton-Hepburn includes 67 acute-care beds, a 10-bed intensive care unit, a 10-bed birthing center, a 28-bed mental health center and a 15-bed acute rehabilitation unit. Claxton-Heburn Medical Center is open 24/7.

The Community Health Center for Northern New York states that their mission," is to provide comprehensive accessible health and human services to all residents across the communities of Northern New York, and to offer services to people of all income levels with a special commitment to low income, medically underserved individuals, and people with disabilities." Hours: Monday & Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30am to 8:00pm, and Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

The Community Health Center for Northern New York states that their mission," is to provide comprehensive accessible health and human services to all residents across the communities of Northern New York, and to offer services to people of all income levels with a special commitment to low income, medically underserved individuals, and people with disabilities." Monday - Tuesday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Wednesday - Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Credo's Outpatient Chemical Dependency Services provide a full range of confidential counseling services in Jefferson County and Lewis County. The goal of the multidisciplinary treatment team is to provide the highest level of care using a person centered approach.

Individual's can call NYSARC to book a ride (at 315-386-2600) to book a ride with a volunteer driver that can pick them up wherever they are and driven to a bus station. When they get dropped at the other bus station they can also call to get another ride from the bus station to final destination. The first mile last mile runs system runs from 4:30am-7:00pm and the cost of the bus is 2 dollars each way.

Gouverneur Hospital's mission "is to provide skilled, compassionate, cost-effective care that promotes wellness and meets the community's healthcare needs"

The Hammond Food Pantry provides food assistance, free clothing, and referrals to government agencies.

Head Start is a preschool program for children from economically disadvantaged families. Locations include Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg, and Watertown.

Head Start is a preschool program for children from economically disadvantaged families.

Head Start is a preschool program for children from economically disadvantaged families.

Helping Hands offer emergency help with food, heat, housewares, furniture, and fresh produce in season

The Hermon Library offers programs for children, literacy, public computers, wifi, as well as other free services.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. No insurance required. No fees or dues. Information regarding meetings can be found on the websites or by calling the phone number specific to your area (both listed below).

The Hospice and Pallliative Care center focuses on providing compassionate care and support to the seriously ill and their families

The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance for income eligible families.

The Kids Korner Health Clinic provides health care for children as young as newborn all the way until they are 18. The Clinnic is open Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, and accepts most insurances.

The Legal Aid Society provides free legal services to low income people in civil cases such as family law, housing, public benefits, and consumer law.

LIFE trains volunteers to provide one-to-one tutoring to adults who need help with reading, writing, math or English as a New Language. LIFE provides the books and materials used for tutoring. Volunteers and students meet in public places such as libraries.

The Little River Community School ia an alternative school focusing on community involvement for children K-12.

The Massena Free Clinic for Adults is open every Thursday from 2-5 pm, and recipients must be at least 19 years old. In order to recieve care, one must provide their most recent copy of W-2. Individual's must call to create an appointment on Thursdays after 9 am.

Massena's Independant Living Center aims to end discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to prove themselves equal. Providing assistance, resources, and advocacy for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Massena Memorial Hospital provides a quality management program that focuses on people and the delivery of care, and that makes a big difference. The entire organization has pledged to provide the residents of our community with value based healthcare services, while striving for excellence and emphasizing human dignity. Bringing innovative, quality health care to Massena and surrounding communities is the main goal of Massena's Memorial Hospital.

The Massena Salvation Army provides access to a food pantry, bread room, rent assistance, utility assistance and job training.

The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross serves the communities of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties with relief for disaster victims, health and safety training, and support for members of the military.

NCCM operates as a Museum Without Walls and presents a range of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs for children 13 and under and their families

The North Country Housing Council is a non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of assisting St. Lawrence County residents in a variety of ways. The website is here to assist, educate and provide you with useful information, and assist communities and first time home buyers in a variety of ways.

The North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council is based in Watertown, New York and provides services and programming in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. We are dedicated to strengthening maternal and family health by identifying service needs and improving access to care through community collaboration, education, and referral for the well-being of every woman, every child, every family.

This hotline offers adult protection services during periods of abuse.

The Office for the Aging provides service and advocacy for county residents 60 years and older. Programs and services includes: Nutrition Centers and Home Delivered Meals; Home Care Services; Family Caregiver Support; Senior Community Service Employment Program; Medical Transportation; Legal Services; Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance.

Each Neighborhood Center has a food pantry and assists with food and other emergencies such as utilities, fuel and shelter. The Directors work with families in the area of family development, budgeting, education and job search. The centers operate with funds from the county, United Way and private donations.

The One Stop Career Center provides opportunities to search for jobs.

Penski, Inc. serves to provide a connection between people seeking employment, and people seeking employers. Penski works to fill a variety of job openings throughout the North Country, ranging from direct hire placements, to on-trial placements, to temporary placements. Penski is a free service for job seekers, and tries to match people with professional areas of interest, and employment duration of interest (long term vs. short term).

This health center provides a wide range of safe, reliable health care and the majority is preventive, primary care, which helps prevent unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections through testing and treatment, and screen for cervical and other cancers. Caring physicians, nurse practitioners, and other staff take time to talk with clients, encouraging them to ask questions in an environment that millions have grown to trust.

The Potsdam Neighborhood Center provides access to a food pantry as well as assistance with food and other emergencies such as utilities, fuel and shelter. The centers are staffed by a Director and provide services to low-income families with the assistance of community volunteers. Open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm.

The Reachout Hotline offers a free, confidential crisis and information hotline. The services include listening as well as providing information for available services in the area.

Residential alcohol and substance abuse facility for teens and young adults ages 12-20 years old. The program include a variety of groups sessions, recreational therapies, counseling and more.

The Seaway Valley Prevention Council provides information and education programs regarding substance abuse awareness and prevention.

The St. Lawrence Child Care Council is a resource and referral agency that provides information, education, and resources to families and community members to meet the early care and learning needs in our community.

The St. Lawrence County One Stop Career Center provides the resources to help one find jobs in the local area. Their mission statement states: The mission of the St. Lawrence County Workforce Development Board, as a partnership of private and public community resources, is to ensure the economic vitality of our county by building and maintaining a quality workforce development system that strengthens and provides economic, educational, and developmental opportunities for all citizens and employers. Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center offers a variety of resources including individual and group counseling, diagnostic evaluation, psychological testing, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, medical evaluation, vocational assessment, education, socialization, task and skill training, physical therapy, structured learning therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. In addition, weight rooms, a recipient resource center, a snack bar, and community programs are available.

The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is a non-profit organization that provides affordable food options. The pantry is open Monday-Friday from 10am-3:45pm, and the office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm.

The State University of New York at Canton is a public, coeducational, residential college located on a spacious campus along the banks of the Grasse River in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States within the Town of Canton.

Temporary Assistance provides financial assistance including food, shelter, fuel, food stamps, Medicaid and HEAP through Social Services.

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York offers housing and support to the mentally ill and homeless. Additional offices: Behavioral Health and Wellness Center: 7750 South state street, Lowville, NY 13367, Community Housing and Assistance Program (CHAAP): 110 Ogden Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669