Role: long-term services and supports navigation; geography: Herkimer County, all ages; cost/eligibility: navigation is information and referral, while referred services have their own criteria; emergency limit: not crisis response or direct service provision. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County NY Connects
NY Connects helps people of any age find information about long-term services and supports, including disability and aging resources. The County says it does not provide the services itself; ask about options and each provider's eligibility.
Role: scheduled county transportation; geography: Herkimer County residents age 60+ and eligible companions; cost/eligibility: suggested ride contributions, reserve in advance; emergency limit: not an on-demand or medical emergency ride. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County Office for the Aging — transportation
The County says rides are reservation-based, within Herkimer County, and curb-to-curb; wheelchair-accessible vans are available. It recommends calling a week or more ahead and says it cannot transport to Utica or Cooperstown. Confirm current contribution amounts, capacity, and assistance needs before relying on a ride.
Role: nutrition and meal supports; geography: county program with a Herkimer congregate site; cost/eligibility: home delivery is based on need, congregate meals are open to seniors, confirm current contribution; emergency limit: not an emergency food dispatch. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County Nutrition Services and Meals on Wheels
The County says Meals on Wheels home delivery is based on need and participants are reassessed, while congregate meals are open to older adults without an income test. Menus, locations, weather closures, and contributions can change; call before traveling.
Role: food pantry and food-assistance directory; geography: Herkimer County; cost/eligibility: provider-specific and subject to change; emergency limit: directory is not a guarantee of same-day food or delivery. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County emergency food programs directory
The County maintains an emergency food programs document with local food resources. Call the pantry or referral contact before traveling to confirm hours, service area, documentation, and current availability.
Role: food and home-energy public benefits; geography: Herkimer County; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules apply; emergency limit: application processing is not immediate food, heat, or utility protection. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County SNAP and HEAP applications
County DSS administers SNAP and HEAP and directs residents to New York's MyBenefits portal and local staff. Ask about application steps and urgent shutoff or fuel needs; the County says its document-submission app is not monitored for emergencies.
Role: outpatient behavioral-health care; geography: Herkimer; cost/eligibility: call to ask about intake, payer, fees, and clinical fit; emergency limit: clinic hours are not 24/7 crisis response. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Beacon Center Outpatient Clinic — Herkimer
New York's Herkimer County resource guide lists the Beacon Center clinic at 210 S. Main Street and says to call about intake. Confirm current hours, services, insurance, and appointment availability before relying on this listing.
Role: outpatient behavioral-health clinic with listed walk-in hours; geography: Herkimer; cost/eligibility: confirm current intake, payer, fees, and access; emergency limit: clinic is not a substitute for 911 in immediate danger. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Community Health & Behavioral Services — Herkimer
New York's resource guide lists Community Health & Behavioral Services at 235 N. Prospect Street with weekday walk-in hours. Verify that walk-ins and listed hours remain current and ask about the type of care offered before traveling.
Role: outpatient mental-health clinic; geography: Herkimer; cost/eligibility: confirm current intake, payer, fees, and appointment access; emergency limit: outpatient care is not a 24/7 crisis service. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center — Herkimer Clinic
The New York State resource guide lists a clinic at 205 N. Main Street and says to call about intake. Confirm the current location, services, eligibility, hours, and availability before traveling.
Role: coordinated youth and family supports; geography: Herkimer County; cost/eligibility: age, referral, and service criteria vary; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or adult outpatient care. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County System of Care — children, youth, and families
The County's System of Care page describes supports for children, young people, and families. Ask about current age limits, enrollment, participating services, and any costs; use 988 or 911 for urgent crisis needs as appropriate.
Role: public-health guidance and programs; geography: Herkimer County; cost/eligibility: varies by service; emergency limit: not emergency response or hoarding cleanup. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County Public Health — lead and environmental health
County Public Health publishes information on health and safety topics, including environmental health. Contact the department to ask which program fits a specific concern and whether a service is available at the property address.
Role: public library, information, and community space; geography: Village of Herkimer; cost/eligibility: ask about resident card and program requirements; emergency limit: not shelter, crisis care, or case management. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Frank J. Basloe Library
The Village directory lists the library at 245 N. Main Street, with public hours and a direct phone number. Check the library's current website or call for hours, accessibility, computer access, and programs before visiting.
Role: local waste, recycling, and disposal information; geography: Village of Herkimer service district; cost/eligibility: bag, cart, and special-item rules vary; emergency limit: not a cleanout provider or pickup guarantee. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority — Village district guidance
The Authority's Village district page explains that service rules depend on whether a property uses municipal bags/carts or a private dumpster contract. The page's base guideline is dated 2021 and links to later notices; verify current prices, routes, bulky-item rules, and address eligibility before arranging disposal.
Role: regional waste and recycling navigation; geography: Oneida and Herkimer Counties; cost/eligibility: item, facility, and fee rules vary; emergency limit: not a household cleanout or same-day collection service. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority — disposal information
Use the Authority's current item and facility information to learn where specific materials may go. Confirm accepted items, hours, fees, load requirements, and local collection responsibility before transporting anything.
Role: municipal service and property-code contacts; geography: Village limits only; cost/eligibility: confirm jurisdiction, fees, and service details; emergency limit: not crisis support or an automatic property cleanup. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Village of Herkimer — codes, public works, and utilities directory
The Village directory lists codes, public works, water and sewer, fire, police, and library departments. Confirm the property is inside Village limits and ask which department handles the concern; nearby addresses may be served by a different municipality.
Role: county health-planning and community-resource overview; geography: Herkimer County; cost/eligibility: report only, not an individual service application; emergency limit: not service navigation or crisis response. | Services, coverage, hours, costs, eligibility, and availability can change. Confirm details directly; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Herkimer County 2025–2030 Community Health Assessment
The County assessment summarizes community health priorities and names local service assets. Treat it as background rather than a promise of current openings; contact each provider to confirm services, eligibility, and availability.