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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
Find a Job
Temporary Assistance
Emergency 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
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.
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
Community Health Services
Immunization & Vaccines
Food Assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Financial and Emergency Assistance
Disability Services
Job Seeker Services
Employer Services
Youth Employment (Ages 14-24)
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.
Local 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.
Mental Health Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Moms PLUS+
Oral Health
Procedure for Obtaining a Permit to Construct an OWTS
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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
Public Health Preparedness
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program
Medicaid
Emergency Preparedness
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fair Housing
911 Emergency Communications Center
Fire & EMS For Fire & EMS Training Schedule, please visit:
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Housing for Seniors
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.
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.
Housing
Construction and Hauling Permits
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.
Employment Opportunities Find the right career for you and be invited to apply for jobs based on your interest and experience
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)
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.
Temporary Food Permit
Water Resources
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
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.

News and Highlights

Emergency Warming Center & Code Blue Shelter Services Holiday Hours

Published on December 23, 2024

Wintertime Warming Center Services on Christmas Day (Wed. Dec. 25, 2024) & New Year’s Day (Wed. Jan. 1, 2025):

The Department of Social Services (DSS), 320 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St. (Ithaca), will be closed.

Code Blue Emergency Shelter at 300 North Tioga St. (Ithaca) will be open all day (24hrs) on both holidays to serve as both the daytime warming center and emergency overnight shelter.

Tompkins County DSS Connectivity Issue Resolved

Published on December 20, 2024

Tompkins County is alerting the community that the connectivity issue experienced by the Department of Social Services (320 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Ithaca) has been resolved.

The Department of Social Services would like to express its appreciation for everyone’s patience during this technology outage.

TC DSS Experiencing Connectivity Issues, Building Remains Open

Published on December 20, 2024

Tompkins County is alerting the community that the Department of Social Services (320 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Ithaca) is currently experiencing a technology outage that is impacting their ability to access case related information and address client needs and concerns. The DSS building remains open to the public and the phones are working; call 607-274-5348.

Office of Human Rights Holds Panel Discussion; Housing & Human Rights

Published on December 18, 2024

The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) held a panel discussion on Monday, December 16, to discuss the issue of homelessness as it relates to basic human rights, from public health, human services and legal perspectives. Over 80 people tuned in live to watch the event and ask questions.

Mental Health Well-Being, Substance Use Resources & Support

Published on December 16, 2024

With the holiday season upon us, and the end of the year fast approaching, Tompkins County Whole Health would like to remind the community of resources available to support your mental health well-being, as well as raise awareness of drug overdose, strengthen our efforts to prevent overdoses and substance use-related harms and deaths, and enhance our support for individuals with substance use.

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