We have compiled the following list of resources to better serve you. Majority of these resources are specific to the Tri-County area, which encompasses Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. There are also some national hotline numbers. If you do not see the resource that you are looking for, please contact us at 315-782-1855.
Samaritan Medical Center – 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Emergency Department
315-785-4100
Carthage Area Hospital, 1001 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619
Emergency Department
315-519-5478
River Hospital – 4 Fuller Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Emergency Department
315-482-1107
Planned Parenthood of the North Country – 160 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Family planning, LGBTQ Health
315-782-1818 ext. 230
During business hours only
North County Family Health Center – 238 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-9450
Care Net of NNY – 724 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Pregnancy Center
315-782-5433
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Victims Assistance Center/Child Advocacy Center – 418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Mobile Unit and Case Management
315-788-8520
Department of Social Services – 250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Child Protective Services
315-785-5031
Case workers, cab vouchers, bus tickets (aftercare)
Law Enforcement (in an EMERGENCY)
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
315-788-1441
Watertown PD
315-782-2233
Probation
315-785-3065
Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. – 24685 Route 37, Watertown, NY 13601
Transportation for health, wellness, and critical needs
Jefferson County Office
315-788-0422
Greyhound Bus – 540 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
800-858-8555
Free transportation home through run away program
FOOD & NUTRITION
Salvation Army – 723 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Soup Kitchen Mon-Sat 11:30am-1pm
Soup Kitchen 315-782-4470
FoodBankCNY.org – To find a listing in the area of local Food Pantry’s
Food Pantry’s ****See list of Food Pantry’s in Jefferson County****
CLOTHING & NECESSITIES
Department of Social Services – 250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Child Protective Services
315-785-5031
Watertown Urban Mission – 247 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Critical Needs Program
315-782-8440
The Rock Church – 22088 US Route 11, Seaway Plaza, Watertown, NY 13601
315-921-1170
Catholic Charities – 145 Clinton Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-788-4330
Salvation Army – 723 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Clothing Vouchers
315-782-4470
North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council – 200 Washington Street, Suite 300, Watertown, NY 13601 (Key Bank Building)
Cribs, Pack-n-Plays
315-788-8533
Victims Assistance Center – 418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Go bags
Main Office
315-782-1823
Community Action Planning Council – 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Family Center Services
315-782-4900 ext. 222
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Community Clinic – Marcy Building, 3rd floor, 167 Polk Street, Suite 300, Watertown, NY 13601
During Clinic Hours
315-782-7445
Jefferson County Crisis Response
315-782-2327
If the clinic is closed
Samaritan Medical Center – 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Behavioral Health
315-779-5060
Carthage Area Hospital – 1001 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619
Behavioral Health
315-493-3300
River Hospital – 4 Fuller Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Behavioral Health
315-482-2511
Victims Assistance Center/Child Advocacy Center – 418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Mental Health Referrals
315-782-1823
Transitional Living Services – 482 Black River Parkway, Watertown, NY 13601
Main office
315-782-1777
Child and Adolescent Wellness Clinic – 20104 NY-3, Watertown, NY 13601
315-779-7170
Fort Drum
Behavioral Health Department
315-772-2778
Single Point of Access (SPOA) – Children’s Home – 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
JC SPOA Coordinator
315-777-9716
Family Counseling Services of NNY – 200 Mullin Street, Suite 102, Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-4483
Rubenzahl, Knudsen and Associates- 22670 Summit Drive, Watertown, NY 13601
315-788-3332
Department of Social Services – 250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Director of Services
315-785-3196
Child Protective Services
315-785-5079
Service After-Hours
315-786-6722
Children’s Home of Jefferson County – 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Intake Line
315-214-1503
24/7 On-Call
315-778-9751
Therapeutic Crisis Respite Program
315-214-1503
Youth experiencing a MH crisis who do not meet the criteria for inpatient hospitalization
Victims Assistance Center – 418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
24 Hour Shelter and Hotline
315-782-1855
Main Office
315-782-1823
House of the Good Shepherd – 26515 State Route 2, Watertown, NY 13601
Chelsea Martin
315-782-8064 ext. 4032
24/7 On-Call
315-783-8354
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
ACR Health – 120 Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Syringe Exchange Program
315-898-2515
Gouverneur Hospital – 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Detoxification Services
315-261-5969
Complete a screening to be placed on a wait list
Department of Social Services – 250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Angela Nasworthy
Substance Abuse Specialist
Kim Dixon
Behavioral Health Specialist
315-785-5079
Samaritan Medical Center – 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Addiction Services
315-779-5060
Credo Community Center – 595 West Main Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Treatment of Addictions
1-888-585-2228
Anchor Recovery Center – 241 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-836-3460
EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES
ACR Health – 120 Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Q-Center
315-898-2515
Young Men’s Project
Adolescent Health Initiative
Drop-In Center
Boys and Girls Club – 171 Polk Street, Watertown, NY 13601 (Marcy Building)
Teen Drop in Center
315-777-9659
North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council – 200 Washington Street, Suite 300, Watertown, NY 13601 (Key Bank Building)
Maternal Health
315-788-8533
Planned Parenthood of the North Country – 160 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Drop-In Center
Paddock Arcade, Watertown, NY 13601
External Affairs Coordinator
315-782-1818 ext. 230
During business hours only
Watertown Urban Mission – 247 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Christian Care Center
315-782-8440
Child Advocacy Center – 418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Advocacy
315-788-8520
Salvation Army – 723 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Drop-In Center
Meal Service
315-782-4470
Victims Assistance Center/Child Advocacy Center – 418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Lisa – Spanish and Medical Translator
315-782-1823
ICE
Army Community Service – 1780 Restore Hope Drive, Fort Drum, NY
315-772-6556
JOB READINESS SERVICES
The Workplace – 1000 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-9252
Flower Memorial Library – 229 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-785-7705
Children’s Home of Jefferson County – 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Care Coordination
For necessities
Watertown Urban Mission – 247 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Critical Needs Program
315-782-8440
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Non-Emergency Law Enforcement
To notify LE with tips and information
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
315-788-1441
New York State Police Watertown Barracks
315-782-2112
Watertown PD
315-782-2233
911 For Emergencies
LEGAL SERVICES
The Resolution Center of Jefferson and Lewis Counties, NY – 200 Washington Street, Suite 207, Watertown, NY 13601
Court Appointed Special Advocate
315-785-0333
The Legal Aid Society – 215 Washington Street, Suite 202, Watertown, NY 13601
315-955-6700
Civil, non-criminal, legal problems
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
New York State Department of Labor – Building 12, W. A. Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12240
Inquiries & to report tips
General Inquiry Line
518-457-9000
Jefferson County Department of Motor Vehicles – 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Documentation
315-785-3023
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office – 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Documentation, name change
315-785-3200
Social Security Administration – 156 S Bellew Avenue, Watertown, NY 13601
Documentation, name change
800-772-1213
Jefferson County Supreme Court – 317 Washington Street, #10, Watertown, NY 13601
Documentation, name change
315-785-7906
New York State Attorney General’s Office – Watertown Regional Office – State Office Building, 10th floor, Watertown, NY 13601
Report tips, law enforcement assistance
315-523-6080
RESOURCES FOR DISABILITIES
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living – 210 Court Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-785-8703
Case management, advocacy, and anger management
Northern New York Cerebral Palsy Association – 714 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
315-788-5650
Case management, advocacy, housing assistance
Transitional Living Services – 482 Black River Parkway, Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-1777
Case management, housing assistance
HOTLINES
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
Assistance and services
1-888-373-7888
Runaway/Homeless Youth Hotline
1-800-999-9999
2 PM-12 AM to talk
National Runaway Switchboard
Counseling, resources, shelter, food, family contact, bus ticket home
1-800-786-2929
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ assistance with youth in crisis
1-866-488-7386
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Report trafficking/referrals
1-888-373-7888
CRISIS Response
24/7 Local Crisis Response
315-782-2327
Parent HelpLine
24/7 Help for parents
1-855-427-2736
NYS Child Abuse Hotline
Child abuse report hotline
1-800-342-3720
Victim’s Assistance Center of Jefferson County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline
315-782-1823
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255