The Westchester County Office for Women provides free information and services on equal rights, equal pay for women, child care, sexual harassment, family violence and issues with children. The help is available in both English and Spanish.
If there is an emergecy, dial 911.
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 Westchester County Board of Legislators maintain their offices at this building. The legislators oversee the budget appropriations, community services, enviroment, energy, public safety and several other county divisions.
The Westchester Surrogate's Court has a chief clerk and deputy. This court deals with matter of probate and the administration of estates for Westchester County. It is located in the Westchester Supreme and County Courthouse.
Westchester County's Bail Expediting office is in the Westchester County Department of Finance, located in the County's office building on Martine Avenue. It offers assessments, enhanced information and bail expediting. Its target demographic consists of detainees who have $5,000 in bail or less without pending warrants.
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.
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.
The Westchester County Department of Budget plans and controls all of the county's spending. It prepares the county's operating, water, sewer, refuse, and capital budgets. The office is located in Suite 311.
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.