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How can I get more information about getting Medicaid to pay for my medical bills?
Who do I call for help with information and referrals?
Where can I get tested for AIDS?
How do I obtain an autopsy report on my deceased relative? How much does it cost?
How do I report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect?
Where can I get low-cost health insurance for my child?
Where can I get a Flu shot?
Where can I get health department services?
Where can I get information on health statistics in Westchester?
My family member with mental illness is homeless, how do I get help for them?
Does the County provide any outpatient mental health services? In Spanish?
Are there alternatives to jail for people with substance abuse problems?
How do I find out more about the county's pesticide law?
How do I find out about benefits available to seniors?
Who do I contact if I think I am a victim of sexual harassment?
Should I be worried about smallpox?
Where can I obtain information regarding anti-smoking regulations, asthma initiatives, food borne illnesses, food handler licenses, water and air quality, AIDS/HIV, Lime Disease, flu shots and more?
Where can I get help to stop smoking?
What do I do if I find a tick on my child?
Where can I get my water tested?
Where can I obtain help with domestic violence matters?

 
How can I get more information about getting Medicaid to pay for my medical bills?
Medicaid's Medical Assistance program offers help for people who cannot afford to pay for all of their medical care.
Applications for Medical Assistance can be filed at the district office that serves your area.
Thes are:
Mt. Vernon (914-813-6164), Peekskill (914-862-5078), White Plains (914-995-5889) and Yonkers (914-231-2653).
Contact Name: Managed Care Help Line
Phone: 1-800-549-7650
Dept: DSS

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/social/MA/ManagedCare.htm
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Who do I call for help with information and referrals?
Dial 211 for help with information and referrals, including Health and Human Services.

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/departments_hotline_numbers.htm
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Where can I get tested for AIDS?
Call Westchester County Health Department at(914) 813-5000 Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm for information on confidential or anonymous HIV testing. The Health Department provides information on the website about getting an HIV/ AIDS test.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5000.

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http:www.westchestergov.com/health
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How do I obtain an autopsy report on my deceased relative? How much does it cost?
A written request must be made for any Autopsy Report with payment included. Cost varies according to number of pages in the report.
Contact Name: John Panaro
Phone: 231-1600

Contact email:

jlp2@Westchestergov.com
Dept: Labs and Research- Medical Examiner

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/labsresearch
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How do I report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect?
Call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-342-3720 (your call can be anonymous), your local police department or Emergency Services Hotline at (914) 995-2099. Emergency Services Hotline is available 24 hours, seven days a week.
Contact Name: Emergency Services Hotline
Phone: (914) 995-2099 24 hours, seven days a week
Dept: DSS

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/social
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Where can I get low-cost health insurance for my child?
All Kids Health Care is low-cost health insurance for children. See the Health Department website for more information.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: For more information on Child Health Plus or Family Health Plus, you may call the Westchester County Health Department at (914) 813-5629. (914) 813-5629. (914) 813-5629. (914) 813-5629.

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health
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Where can I get a Flu shot?
Flu clinics are scheduled according to need. For more information about current availability, please call (914) 813-5000.



Contact Name: Public Health Information and Complaints
Phone: (914)813-5000

Contact email:

hweb@Westchestergov.com
Dept: Health Department

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health
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Where can I get health department services?
The Health Department maintains a list of services and locations on our website.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/locations.htm
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Where can I get information on health statistics in Westchester?
On the health department’s website.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health
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My family member with mental illness is homeless, how do I get help for them?
Outreach for people who have mental illness in the shelter or on the street is available through the Homeless Outreach and Community Placement Team. Call 995-5239.
Contact Name: Mark Giuliano
Phone: 995-5239

Contact email:

Mrg3@westchestergov.com
Dept: DCMH

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/metnalhealth

http://www.westchestergov.com/metnalhealth/homelessoutreachservices.htm
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Does the County provide any outpatient mental health services? In Spanish?
Yes, The County has four outpatient mental health service centers. Mount Kisco-864-7101, Mount Vernon –813-6220, Peekskill 862-5130, Yonkers- 213-2925.Services are available in Spanish for both adults and children in Mount Kisco, Mount Vernon, and Yonkers. The clinics accept insurance and have sliding scale fees for the uninsured. No one is refused help for their inability to pay.
Contact Name: Dennis Orlowski
Phone: 995-7074

Contact email:

Ddo1@westchestergov.com
Dept: DCMH

More info:

Http://www.westchestergov.com/metnalhealth

http://www.westchestergov.com/metnalhealth/Communityservicescenters.htm
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Are there alternatives to jail for people with substance abuse problems?
TASC provides all Westchester local courts 43 and County Court with an effective alternative to incarceration for individuals whose criminal behavior is believed to be partially a response to their mental illness, drug or alcohol difficulties.Call 995-6191 for more information..
Contact Name: Linda Bartus
Phone: 995-6191

Contact email:

Isd4@westchestergov.com
Dept: DCMH

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com

http://www.westchestergov.com/metal health/CSOTASC.htm
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How do I find out more about the county's pesticide law?
Westchester County now has a pesticide notification law. Your neighbors are now required to give you 24 hours notice if they are spraying pesticides. To find out more about the law call 813-5000.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

mml7@Westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/pesticideneighbornotification.htm
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How do I find out about benefits available to seniors?
Contact the Department of Senior Programs and Services or visit their website for information on prescription drugs, adult day care, senior nutrition and older worker programs.

The Social Security Administration can be reached at (1-800) 772-1213.
Contact Name: Mae Carpenter
Phone: 914-813-6400

Contact email:

mrc1@westchestergov.com

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/seniors.htm

http://www.westchestergov.com/aboutwestchester_lawfaqs.htm
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Who do I contact if I think I am a victim of sexual harassment?
The Westchester County Office for Women can give you advice. However, if there is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Phone: (914) 995-5972
Dept: Office for Women

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/women.htm
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Should I be worried about smallpox?
No, but you may learn about smallpox and the latest information on vaccine on our website.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/bioterrorism.htm

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/bioterrorism/smallpox.htm
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Where can I obtain information regarding anti-smoking regulations, asthma initiatives, food borne illnesses, food handler licenses, water and air quality, AIDS/HIV, Lime Disease, flu shots and more?
The Westchester County Department of Health can offer information via its main number at (914) 813-5000.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

mml7@Westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/health
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Where can I get help to stop smoking?
The Health Department website maintains a list of local agencies that can help.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/health

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/tobacco_use_prevention_help_is_c.htm
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What do I do if I find a tick on my child?
Visit our website at www.westchestergov.com/health or call 813-LYME to learn more about ticks and preventing Lyme Disease.
Contact Name: Caren Halbfinger
Phone: 813-5013

Contact email:

hweb@westchestergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

http://westchestergov.com/health

http://www.westchestergov.com/health/tickborne_disease.htm
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Where can I get my water tested?
Westchester County's Department of Laboratories and Research is certified to test water for chemical, microbiological, and radiological substances.
Contact Name: Robert Cofer
Phone: 231-1771

Contact email:

rrc4@westchestergov.com

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/waterquality
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Where can I obtain help with domestic violence matters?
The Westchester County Office for Women can help you. However, if you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Phone: (914) 995-5972
Dept: The Office for Women

More info:

http://www.westchestergov.com/women.htm
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