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Pistol Permits
TCEH Seeks Information About a Dog Bite at Taughannock State Park TCWH EH must locate a dog that bit a person on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 10:30AM, in the North Point area of Taughannock State Park (1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg). The person was bit as they assisted in capturing a dog that had escaped the dog’s sitter.
Breast Cancer Screening & Early Detection Saves Lives Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is sharing with the community about low or no-cost breast cancer screenings available in Tompkins County this month as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK: OCTOBER 20 - OCTOBER 26, 2024 For this year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) invites the community to join us for an educational event in partnership with Eco-Testing and the Ithaca ReUse Center. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 22, from 2:30 pm-5:00 pm at the ReUse Center’s downtown location (214 Elmira Road, Ithaca). This event is free and open to the public.
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Temporary Assistance
Health Alert: Local Rise in Whooping Cough & Walking Pneumonia Cases (11/6/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to a recent increase in the number of people becoming ill from two different bacterial respiratory illnesses: Pertussis (commonly known as Whooping Cough), and M. pneumoniae (commonly known as Walking Pneumonia).
County Roads
TCWH Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the C.A.R.E. Team (11/4/2024) In August 2023, the C.A.R.E. Team (Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement), a co-response partnership between Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) and the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, was launched as an effort to divert community members from the criminal justice system in response to crisis calls.
Health Alert: TCEH Seeks Info About a Dog Bite (11/12/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (EH) must locate a dog that bit a person on Monday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 3:15 PM, near the UPS Store at 407 College Avenue, Ithaca. The person was bit on their hand and ankle when they retrieved a glove they had dropped. EH seeks to verify the biting dog’s vaccination status.
Health Alert: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots (11/19/2024) Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community to a recall on multiple sizes and brands of organic whole and baby carrots which were sold at grocery stores in our region (including Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, Tops and GreenStar Food Co-op). The carrots have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli from bagged organic whole and baby carrots from a single supplier.
Drinking Water
Food Assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Financial and Emergency Assistance
County Road Projects
County Bridges
Health Alert: Say “Boo” to the Flu! Early Fall Vaccination Recommendat Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) is alerting the community of the importance of prioritizing flu (influenza) vaccinations in early fall and invites the community to join us in saying “BOO to the FLU!” this year.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
CAPS Evaluations and In Home Fall Safety Assessments
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Foster Care Recruitment & Retention, Adoption and Post-Finalization Se
Youth and Family Services
Child Care Assistance Program
Healthy Neighborhoods Program
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program
Medicaid
Emergency Preparedness
Children with Special Care Needs (CSCN)
Temporary Food Permit
Water Resources
Find a Job
Construction and Hauling Permits
911 Emergency Communications Center
Public Health Preparedness
Emergency Assistance
Transportation
Moms PLUS+ Moms PLUS+ — Parent Pregnancy & Lactation United Services — is a home visiting nurse program that provides maternal child health supportive services, free of cost, to residents of Tompkins County regardless of insurance status. Moms PLUS + is designed to improve equitable access to quality maternal child health care, increase lactation support for parents choosing to breast and chest feed.
Community Health Services Our Community Health Services Team works collaboratively to support the health and well-being of our community by providing multiple programs and services to Tompkins County residents.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) improves the health and nutrition of parents and their children during pregnancy and early childhood.
Soil and Water Conservation District The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is one of 58 Soil and Water Conservation District's located across New York State.
Highway Department The mission of the Highway Department is to provide highway and bridge construction, maintenance, and emergency services safely, effectively, and efficiently for our local and traveling public customers, while promoting self-esteem and growth as individuals.
Assessment This office was consolidated in 1970 to provide the highest possible service at the lowest possible cost to the residents of Tompkins County. Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all properties are assessed at a uniform percentage of market value.
Immunization & Vaccines
Procedure for Obtaining a Permit to Construct an OWTS
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Employment Opportunities Find the right career for you and be invited to apply for jobs based on your interest and experience
District Attorney The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for the promotion of public safety through the prosecution of criminal offenses defined under State law, committed within Tompkins County.
Fair Housing
Youth Services The Tompkins County Youth Services Department invests time, resources and funding in communities to enable all youth to thrive in school, work and life.
Local Mental Health Resources Local mental health resources and providers support people in our community who are experiencing mental health crisis or mental health-related distress. Whole Health's Mental Health Services has compiled a listing of Mental Health Resources.
Fire & EMS For Fire & EMS Training Schedule, please visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/tcemstraining/home
Youth Employment (Ages 14-24)
Disability Services
Employer Services
Oral Health
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) is a comprehensive recovery-oriented program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Mental Health Services The Mission of the Tompkins County Mental Health Services Department is to meet the needs of the residents of Tompkins County in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and chemical dependency by providing prevention and early detection, comprehensively planned care, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
Job Seeker Services
Whole Health Our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Sheriff's Office Stay informed about the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and its commitment to community safety! Discover resources, crime prevention tips, and services designed to keep our community secure.
Housing

News and Highlights

Susan Currie Resigned from the Tompkins County Legislature

Published on March 27, 2025

Susan Currie, who represents District 3 in the City of Ithaca, has announced her resignation, effective March 31, 2025. A special election will be held to fill Currie’s seat for the remainder of the year. The Tompkins County Legislature will set the date for the special election at its April 1 meeting.

TCWH Announces New Community Outreach Worker Program

Published on March 24, 2025

Tompkins County Whole Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new Community Outreach Worker program, following an extensive solicitation process for the provision of “Mobile Supportive Services” that began in February 2024. REACH Medical has been awarded the contract to oversee the services under a new Community Outreach Worker program.

Introducing Tompkins Transportation Scout

Published on March 21, 2025

Tompkins County is thrilled to announce the official launch of "Tompkins Transportation Scout," a groundbreaking mobility initiative designed to simplify, enhance, and sustain transportation options for all residents. The community is warmly invited to celebrate this exciting milestone at our launch event at The History Center (110 North Tioga St, Ithaca, NY) on April 17, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 pm.

TCWH Announces Findings from 2024 Tompkins County Oral Health Survey

Published on March 20, 2025

Knowing the significance healthy teeth, gums & mouths can play on our health, TCWH undertook a survey last year to learn more about the status of oral health in our community, with a particular focus on youth oral health. TCWH is now able to share with the community findings from our 2024 Oral Health Survey, which highlighted significant disparities in oral health care & access across the county.

Shape Library Services in Tompkins County

Published on March 14, 2025

The Tompkins County Legislature seeks individuals with a strong interest in supporting and shaping library services to join the Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees. The Board has three vacancies and invites interested county residents to apply. This is a volunteer opportunity with a 3-year term and requires attendance at monthly board and committee meetings.

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