Westchester County Medicaid General Information is located at 112 East Post Road. There are several county offices at this address. Dialing the number here can help you with general issues or refer you to other people in the office for questions about undercare, applications and other more specific issues.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Westchester County Social Services Home Energy Assistance program. Low-income, elderly and disabled residents who cannot meet their home heating costs may be eligible based on certain criteria. Call for more information.
White Plains WIC Program is a walk-in clinic. The clinic offers testing and counselling services for HIV. In addition, it offers immunizations, TB testing and STD testing and treatment. Hours may vary for each service, so call first or check its schedule online.
Westchester County Social Services oversees many programs and services for at-risk children and families. The department's priority is to keep families intact and to foster an atmosphere where children can grow and develop normally. The office receives help by working with the courts, advocacy groups, home care providers, and other agencies.
Westchester County Mental Health Department is responsible for the planning, oversight and coordination of services for county residents with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse problems. It has several numbers at the Post Road location, depending on what is needed. The main number listed here is for its task force. These are a few of its other numbers:
Administrative Offices (914) 995-5220
Employee Assistance Program (914) 995-6070
Homeless Outreach Services (914) 995-5239
Medication Grant Program (914) 995-4656
The District Attorney's office handles all court procedures for the six cities, 15 towns and 22 villages that make up Westchester County. The office is housed in the Richard J. Daronco building in downtown White Plains. Inside, the staff is divided into departments including the homicide unit, the narcotics and firearms unit and the pleadings bureau.
Westchester County Social Services Dept provides many services that help improve the quality of life, including child support, food, housing, medical services and home energy. The department also offers temporary assistance to those looking for employment and employs child welfare units that conduct investigations and handle all areas of foster care and adoption.
ArtsWestchester is a non-profit organization promoting the visual and performing arts in Westchester County. Formally the Westchester Arts Council, this organization remains a place for a community of visual and performings artsist to convene and create. In a historic brick-building on the corner of Martine Avenue and Mamaroneck Avenue known as the Arts Exchange, this space hosts local artists and provides them with work and rehearsal spaces.
ArtsWestchester hosts a rotating free slue of exhibits dubbed "Arts at the X" throughout the year. A detailed schedule is available online. True to its commitment to promoting arts and arts education, this organization lists the various exhibitions and performances in multiple venues throughout Westchester County.
The Arts Exchange fifth floor sprawls over 1,400-square-feet open for use as a rehearsal or conference space. This space is available by reservation daily between 8am and 11am for no charge. However, a deposit of $250 is required to use this space outside of business hours. Studio and office space is also available to rent. Check ArtsWestchester's website for current vacancies. ArtsWestchester membership details are available online.
Westchester County Surrogate's Court deals with matters of probate and the administration of estates in the region. The court is overseen by the chief clerk and a deputy. It is located in the Westchester Supreme and County Courthouse.
The Westchester County Medical Transportation Information number is for inquiring about medical transportation. It provides instructions on how to find medical transportation that is non-emergency in nature.
A patient's physician or nursing home will decide if a patient is eligible for this transportation, which is within Medicaid guidelines. If eligible, a patient will receive an approved list of providers and vendors.
Westchester County Surrogate's Court deals with matters of probate and the administration of estates in the region. The court is overseen by the chief clerk and a deputy. It is located in the Westchester Supreme and County Courthouse.
Offices for the Westchester District Attorney are located in the Westchester Supreme and County Courthouse.
The District Attorney's Office prosecutes almost 40,000 cases a year, and is broken into five divisions. Divisions are broken down into bureaus.
The Economic Bureau is under the Investigations Division. It investigates embezzlements, forgeries, fraud, identity theft and other scams.