Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Strong
Resources for Social Issues our Neighbors may face
The resource can be found here to help educate on topics, support groups in your community, and find organizations that can help in times of need.
211 of WNY is a wealth of knowledge for organizations that support different needs. Many of the listed organizations below were found through 211wny.org.
Social Issues that Impact Our Communities
- CHQ Victim Assistance Program– “Direct services are available to crime victims, witnesses, and/or their families in Chautauqua County through the Chautauqua County District Attorney Victim Assistance Center free of charge.”
- CATT Victim Assistance Program– “Providing advocacy to victims of crime, Creating an aura of safety, Changing public attitudes regarding victims’ culpability, Building skills, and self-esteem to ensure recovery.”
- Resources for Essential Reentry– List resources supporting re-entry to the community from federal to local organizations. This is not an extensive list, but it is a good start to understanding the role of community support in helping those incarcerated and encouraging successful re-entry after sentences are served.
- Local Support Groups – 211 list of various local support groups.
**Sections coming soon**
Wisdom of Aging
Underemployed/ unemployed
Veterans
Share Your Story, Choose Your Platform!
The best action is to advocate for the issues that impact you and that you are passionate about. Call, write, and email your elected representatives. Let them know where the action is needed, and let your voice be heard.
NY State Senators
Chuck Schumer
Phone- 212-486-4430
Email- Scheduling_schumer@schumer.senate.gov
New York Mailing Address:
757 Third Ave., Suite 17-02
New York, NY 10017
D. C. Mailing Address:
313 Hart Senate Building
Washing, D.C. 20510
Kristen Gillibrand
Phone: 212-688-6262
Email- kirsten_gillibrand@gillibrand.senate.gov
New York Mailing Address:
780 Third Avenue
Suite 2601
New York, New York 10017
D.C. Office Mailing Address:
478 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, 20510
23rd District Representative
Nick Langworthy
Jamestown Mailing Address:
The Fenton Building
2-6 East 2nd St.
Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: 716-488-8111
Olean Address:
One Bluebird Square
Olean, NY 14760
Phone: 585-543-5033
D.C. Office:
1630 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3161
57th District Senator
George Borrello
Email- borrello@nysenate.gov
Jamestown Address:
2-6 E. Second Street Fenton BuildingSuite 302Jamestown, NY 14701Phone: 716-664-4603
Olean Mailing Address:700 W. State StreetWestgate PlazaOlean, NY 14760Phone: 716-372-4901
Albany Mailing Address: 188 State Street, Legislative Office BuildingRoom 706Albany, NY 12247Phone: 518-455-3563
Assembly District 150 – Chautauqua
Andy Goodell
Email: goodella@nyassembly.gov
Jamestown Mailing Address:Fenton Building
2 E. 2nd Street, Suite 320
Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: 716-664-7773•Albany Mailing Address:LOB 446
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-4511
Assembly District 148 – Cattaraugus
Joseph Giglio
Email: GiglioJ@nyassembly.gov
Olean Mailing Address:700 West State Street
Olean, NY 14760
Phone: 716-373-7103•Albany Mailing Address: LOB 525
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-5241