Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

* Provides supports to youth and families based on family preference and Level of Care determination. These include: Caregiver Family Advocacy and Support Services, and Planned Respite an Crisis Respite.

* Provides support services to individuals with autism and support to family members. Speakers, workshops and support for families and the community at large. Social skills groups, recreational groups, summer camp social skills program, training and education for local organizations, businesses and schools.

Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.

Advocates

Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties

Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties

Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties

Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties

Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties

Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties


Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

Advocates for public policy and legislative changes at state and federal levels to promote accessible and quality end of life care with a focus on underserved NYS communities.

* Provides peer support for people with disabilities.* Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.* Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.* Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.* Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.* Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.* Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.* Provides referrals for equipment loan.* Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.* Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.* Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.

Provides support to mental health recipients to ensure their rights are respected, and that they have input in all phases of treatment and planning, along with access to centers that offer recreational, social and educational opportunities.

Advocates work on site at the Endicott Police Department and Johnson City Police Department. Assistance with other jurisdictions is also available in order to ensure the needs of the victim are met.

* Provides outreach, education, and advocacy to farmworker women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and dating violence.

* Offers Family and Emergency Services including: Family support and case management services. Advocacy and referrals.* Member of the Emergency Services and Family Stabilization Network.

* Provides community and caregiver services for older adults and their families that includes: Case management. Housekeeping and personal aide service. Help with errands. Personal emergency response system. Transportation. * Provides information, assistance and advocacy services that includes: Insurance counseling. Legal assistance. Long-term care options. * Provides nutrition services that includes: Farmers Market coupon program. Home delivered meals. Nutrition counseling and education. Senior lunch clubs.

* Offers nursing support, advocacy and assistance coordinating doctor appointments, and help with understanding medical care plans and documents.* Accompanies patients to medical appointments, coordinates transportation for appointments and medical treatments.* Provides assistance with filling prescriptions and ensure linkages are made with other supportive community-based services.

Provides advocacy to low-income consumers with utility issues and assists with getting help for common problems like denials of service, shutoffs, billing and service quality complaints, improving affordability through low income rates and energy efficiency programs, and receiving assistance to pay utility bills.No Financial Assistance

Works with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (NYSOPWDD) and partner provider organizations to navigate services for people with Developmental Disabilities.

* Provides varying levels of services ranging from legal advice to representation for the following: Discrimination because of a criminal record. Includes assistance finding and correcting mistakes on rap sheets and commercial background checks, certificates of rehabilitation, filing employment discrimination complaints, gathering evidence of rehabilitation, and more. Discrimination because of an alcohol/drug history. Includes assistance for individuals who have who face discrimination for participating in medication-assisted treatment or medication, such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), or naltrexone (Vivitrol), to treat their opiate addiction. Discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS. Includes breach of HIV confidentiality or testing rights. Also helps with problems such as health care proxies, living wills, and permanency planning.

Provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in an effort to gain independence. Services include individual advocacy, peer counseling, systems advocacy, benefits planning assistance, education and employment support, ADA consultations, housing search assistance, and media resources.

Offers individuals the opportunity to self-direct and control their services with the help of an advocate.

Provides access and advocacy to eligible health and human services to farmworkers and their families in Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.

Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.

Advocates

Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties

Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties

Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties

Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties

Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties

Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties


Greene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

Enables emergency communication between military personnel and their families. Provides preparedness information for service members families. Advocates for veterans with the VA.

Works with volunteers to educate community leaders about advocate for more federal funding for research, and promote quality, affordable long-term care and strive to expand home and community-based services.

Offers patient advocacy and support in various ways, depending on the the needs of each patient who requires a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

Works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Pursues litigation in areas such as: housing, public accommodations, military, public policy, parenting and relationship issues, equal marriage rights, equal employment and domestic partnership benefits, and immigration issues.

As a Parish Outreach Center, provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as food, clothing, limited financial aid or holiday assistance, to community members living within parish boundaries. Check with parish coordinator for details.

Provides legal advocacy including information, referrals or accompaniment to: Family Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court, Sex Offense Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, police, probation department and District Attorney's office. Petitions and accompaniment for orders of protection. Also provides assistance to victims and family members who are entitled to compensation through the New York State Crime Victims Board. Provides referral, application process and support.