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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.
County Roads
Temporary Food Permit
Healthy Neighborhoods Program
Drinking Water
Employment Opportunities Find the right career for you and be invited to apply for jobs based on your interest and experience
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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.
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.
Pistol Permits
Job Seeker Services
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.
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) is a comprehensive recovery-oriented program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Transportation
Water Resources
Employer Services
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).
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.
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.
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.
Immunization & Vaccines
Oral Health
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program
CAPS Evaluations and In Home Fall Safety Assessments
Temporary Assistance
Medicaid
Foster Care Recruitment & Retention, Adoption and Post-Finalization Se
Youth and Family Services
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Food Assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Emergency Assistance
911 Emergency Communications Center
Financial and Emergency Assistance
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.
Children with Special Care Needs (CSCN)
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.
Emergency Preparedness
Fair Housing
Procedure for Obtaining a Permit to Construct an OWTS
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.
County Road Projects
Youth Employment (Ages 14-24)
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.
County Bridges
Housing
Disability Services
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.
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.
Fire & EMS For Fire & EMS Training Schedule, please visit:
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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)
Public Health Preparedness
Child Care Assistance Program
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.
Construction and Hauling Permits
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.
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.

News and Highlights

Town Hall Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Center of Government Project

Published on June 05, 2025

The Tompkins County Legislature invites the public to five community engagement sessions in June to learn about the current status of the proposed Center of Government project and provide feedback that will help inform the ongoing planning efforts.

Help Shape Higher Education in Tompkins County

Published on June 02, 2025

The Tompkins County Legislature seeks a county resident with a strong interest in supporting and shaping higher education offerings to join the Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) Board of Trustees. The Board has one upcoming vacancy starting on July 1, 2025 and invites interested county residents to apply. This is a volunteer opportunity with a 7-year term.

Highlights of the 5/20/25 Tompkins County Legislature Meeting

Published on May 22, 2025

The Legislature recognized Memorial Day in honor of our fallen and late military members. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Chair Lee Shurtleff (R-Groton, Dryden, Lansing) introduced, and the Legislature unanimously approved, an amendment to resolution 2024-36, updating the placement of departments in downtown facilities as the planning for the Center of Government proceeds.

Vaping/Cannabis Use Prevention, Support, Resources for Youth/Families

Published on May 20, 2025

Tompkins County Whole Health, in collaboration with community partners, encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their children about the risks and harms associated with smoking, vaping, and ingesting THC-containing cannabis products, such as edibles and gummies, all of which are appealing to youth due to their candy-like appearance and flavoring, increasing risk of unintentional poisoning.

Health Alert: EH Seeks Info About a Dog Bite on Dryden Rail Trail

Published on May 20, 2025

[UPDATE: 2pm, 5/20/25: Owner has been located. Thank you to the public for assisting in quick resolution of this case.]

TCWH’s Environmental Health Division must locate a dog that bit a person on Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM, on the Dryden Rail Trail, around the bridge area before Keith Lane.

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