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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
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
CAPS Evaluations and In Home Fall Safety Assessments
Youth and Family Services
Fair Housing
Emergency Preparedness
County Roads
County Road Projects
Water Resources
Public Health Preparedness
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program
Transportation
Children with Special Care Needs (CSCN)
911 Emergency Communications Center
Foster Care Recruitment & Retention, Adoption and Post-Finalization Se
Disability Services
Medicaid
Property Taxes How to pay property taxes
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Child Care Assistance Program
Emergency Assistance
Temporary Assistance
Financial and Emergency Assistance
Employer Services
Job Seeker Services
Tompkins County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax
Find a Job
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.
Construction and Hauling Permits
Immunization & Vaccines
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.
Food Assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
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.
Youth Employment (Ages 14-24)
Healthy Neighborhoods Program The Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) provides free home safety visits to promote healthy homes. HNP is part of the Health Promotion Program at the Tompkins County Health Department, and is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
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.
Employment Opportunities Find the right career for you and be invited to apply for jobs based on your interest and experience
Mental Health Services The Mission of Tompkins County Mental Health Services 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.
Drinking Water
Temporary Food Permit
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.
County Bridges
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.
Finance Department The Finance Department contains the Treasury Division, Accounting Division, and Purchasing Division.
Oral Health At Tompkins County Whole Health, we believe in the power of a healthy smile. Our mission is to improve your health by providing you with oral health tips, resources, and information about dental care providers and dental insurance options. Your smile matters, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) is a comprehensive recovery-oriented program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
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.
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.
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.
Fire & EMS For Fire & EMS Training Schedule, please visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/tcemstraining/home
Procedure for Obtaining a Permit to Construct an OWTS
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.
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.

News and Highlights

Do you have room in your heart and home for a foster child?

Published on March 05, 2026

Tompkins County is seeking compassionate adults who are willing to open their homes to children in need of temporary care. To help community members learn more about fostering and adoption, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services will host a 10-week foster/adoptive parent training program beginning March 11, 2026.

Annual “I Voted” and “Future Voter” sticker contests now open

Published on February 23, 2026

“What will democracy look like through the eyes of Tompkins County students?” The Board of Elections is inviting young artists across Tompkins County to make their mark on democracy through its annual Election Sticker Design Contests. This year’s theme celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, giving students a chance to honor America's birthday.

Whole Health Buildings Closed to the Public: Wednesday, February 25th

Published on February 23, 2026

Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) offices at 55 Brown Road (Town of Ithaca) and 201 E. Green Street (City of Ithaca) will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for staff development.

All Whole Health staff will participate in the all-day staff development. Our answering service will receive phone calls, and messages will be reviewed throughout the day.

Highlights of the 2/17/26 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Published on February 19, 2026

NYSEG presents rate case proposal - Adoption of local law increases low-income senior property tax exemption - Hanshaw Village infrastructure upgrades project selected for $1 million grant submission - Appointments to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and Tompkins County Development Corporation - Black History Month Proclamation

Highlights of the 2/3/26 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Published on February 11, 2026

The Department of Planning and Sustainability presented the 2024 Housing Snapshot. The Department of Social Services provided an update on work requirement changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Legislature approved a public hearing on February 17 on a proposed Local Law, amending the authorized exemption from taxes for certain older residents.

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