Role: county benefits navigation for SNAP, Medicaid, temporary assistance, adult services, and related programs; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: income, household, residence, and program rules must be reviewed by DSS; emergency limit: not a 911 or crisis response service. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Department of Social Services
DSS is at 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale. Call 516-227-8519 for general information and ask which application or document path fits your situation.
Role: emergency housing placement, shelter coordination, and housing-stability referrals; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: emergency assistance and benefits have specific eligibility rules; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger and contact DSS promptly for a housing emergency. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Housing and Homeless Prevention
The county says shelter placement and emergency housing assistance begin through DSS and the Office of Housing and Community Development. Ask about current intake, documents, and deadlines.
Role: public-assistance pathway for emergencies such as homelessness, food shortage, eviction, utility shutoff, or heating fuel need; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: household composition, income, resources, and program rules determine eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Temporary and Emergency Assistance
If you are homeless and seeking housing placement, the county says to arrive at DSS by noon to file an application. Confirm current hours before traveling.
Role: home-energy assistance and heating or cooling support; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: household income, heating situation, vulnerability, and available funding must be confirmed; emergency limit: use 911 for a fire, medical emergency, or immediate danger. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County HEAP
HEAP may help eligible households with regular or emergency energy needs. Call 516-227-7386 or ask the DSS worker for the current application route and seasonal status.
Role: congregate and home-delivered meal information for older adults and eligible spouses or caregivers; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: age, frailty, ability to prepare meals, and an in-home assessment may apply; emergency limit: not emergency medical care or crisis response. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Nutrition Programs
The county says meals are available without a fee, with voluntary contributions encouraged. Call 516-227-8900 and ask about the current Mineola-area option and eligibility.
Role: county information for transportation and aging services; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: age, trip purpose, advance notice, mobility, and service area must be confirmed; emergency limit: not ambulance or emergency transport. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Medical and Senior Transportation
Ask Nassau County whether a current medical or senior transportation program serves the address, destination, and appointment. Use 911 for a medical emergency.
Role: public directory for New York State mental-health programs; geography: search Nassau County and nearby service areas; cost/eligibility: each program sets intake, insurance, age, and availability requirements; emergency limit: use 988 or 911 when appropriate, not a directory search during immediate danger. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
New York OMH Mental Health Program Directory
Use the directory to identify programs, then call the program to confirm current address, hours, eligibility, and whether it offers the kind of care needed.
Role: county and state starting-point guide for mental-health, substance-use, crisis, and recovery pathways; geography: Nassau County; cost/eligibility: programs determine current eligibility and access; emergency limit: follow the guide's crisis instructions and call 911 for immediate danger. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Behavioral Health Resource Guide
The current Nassau guide includes self-referral and crisis options. Treat it as a starting point and verify hours, insurance, age range, and walk-in status before traveling.
Role: county-listed substance-use treatment and recovery referral information; geography: Nassau County and Long Island; cost/eligibility: insurance, assessment, age, and program rules vary; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a substitute for 988 or 911. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Nassau County Community Treatment Agencies
Use the county list to identify a possible treatment pathway, then call the agency to confirm it serves the person, concern, location, and payment situation.
Role: municipal building, occupancy, zoning, and permit information; geography: Village of Mineola; cost/eligibility: permits, inspections, fees, and code questions must be confirmed with the village; emergency limit: call 911 for active fire, injury, or immediate danger. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Village of Mineola Building Department
The department is at 155 Washington Avenue and lists 516-746-0750. Ask which office handles a specific condition, notice, permit, inspection, or safety question.
Role: municipal garbage, recycling, yard-waste, and large-item collection information; geography: Village of Mineola; cost/eligibility: routes, item limits, appointments, and prohibited materials must be confirmed; emergency limit: not a hazardous-material or emergency-removal service. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Mineola Residential Refuse and Bulk Items
The village says collection depends on route and that metal, white goods, and appliances require an appointment. Call the village before putting out unusual or large items.
Role: public bus route and schedule information; geography: Nassau County and Long Island, including Mineola-area routes; cost/eligibility: fares, accessibility, route changes, and transfer needs must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
NICE Bus / Nassau Inter-County Express
Check current routes and schedules before traveling to a county office, clinic, library, or support meeting. Ask about accessibility or a safer travel plan if exits or mobility are concerns.
Role: free civil-legal-services intake and referral; geography: confirm current Nassau County coverage and case type; cost/eligibility: financial eligibility, issue type, and capacity determine access; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a same-day guarantee. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Ask whether the organization can review a housing, benefits, disability, or code-related civil issue. Do not assume representation until intake confirms scope and eligibility.
Role: local public library access to information, technology, and community navigation; geography: Mineola and surrounding community; cost/eligibility: confirm current card, program, and room policies; emergency limit: not crisis counseling, medical care, or emergency response. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.
Mineola Public Library
Use the library as a neutral place to look up services, complete online forms, or ask about current community information. Confirm hours and access before traveling.