Connecting NY-18 Constituents to Government Services
Local resources
United Way's 211 of the Hudson Valley: Helpline that connects you to care navigators
Call 211
Text your zip code to 898211
State resources
New York State Services: Service finder tool for potential services you may be eligible for
New York Immigrant Coalition (NYIC): Community resources for immigrant New Yorkers
Law Help NY: Free legal help
Chat with LiveHelp Monday through Thursday, 9am-9pm
Hunger Solutions New York: Free help with SNAP, food pantries, WIC, and more
New York State Medicaid: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/
SNAP food assistance: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/
Federal resources
Social Security / disability
USCIS / immigration / passports
IRS / taxes
Your elected officials
State-level elected officials can help you navigate issues with state agencies or programs like unemployment benefits, SNAP food assistance, etc.
State Senate (42nd District): James Skoufis
State Assembly (98th District): Karl Brabenec
U.S. elected officials help you navigate issues at the federal level, like Social Security benefits, veterans affairs, passport issues, etc.
U.S. Representative (18th Congressional District): Pat Ryan
Contact: https://patryan.house.gov/contact
Newburgh District Office: (845) 275-6390
For help with a federal agency, submit an intake form: https://patryan.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency
U.S. Senator: Kirsten Gillibrand
U.S. Senator: Chuck Schumer