Provides services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, including victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and family violence. Operates a confidential shelter and offers extensive support services. Advocates for victims and survivors when interacting with law enforcement and prosecution as well as assist victims and survivors with law enforcement and prosecution. Services include advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral, support, and extensive safety planning. Provides therapy, which includes individual and group domestic violence education. Another service is the counseling, specifically designed for the unique circumstances that victims and survivors encounter. Offers The Law Project which provides consultation and representation on civil-legal matters to income-eligible victims, and survivors within the county.

Provides migrant students in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and Wayne counties with educational and support services including in-school and/or in-home tutoring, summer tutoring, educational field trips, family literacy, preschool education, outreach, interpretation and advocacy.

Offers on-site English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in migrant labor camps and for out-of school youth ages 16 to 21 years.

Provides students in grades 7th through 12th with activities designed to promote career awareness, explore post-secondary options, perform community service and develop leadership skills.

* Provides case coordination and advocacy for commercially sexually exploited (CSE) youth. Help youth access medical care, mental health counseling, financial assistance, emergency shelter and other basic living and safety needs.* Works with partners across Monroe County to promote awareness of youth trafficking and identify and provide comprehensive services to potential victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

* Provides support to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones.* Offers 24/7 hotlines service with trained counselors and advocates. * Offers Short-term counseling, accompaniment, and advocacy.* Provides training workshops for both students and professionals. Affiliation with SAFE Center/Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Center at Strong Memorial Hospital

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.

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 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 Countyis covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

The Village at Ithaca is a non-profit organization that advocates for educational equity and excellence for all students, particularly Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latinx, low-income, and any other underserved students in Tompkins County.We offer academic support and mentoring, youth and family advocacy, and work on changing inequitable systems and policies. Our trained staff build relationships with the students and families we work with to understand the unique circumstances of each situation and identify possible solutions.Some of our services include:-Helping families in the CSE process, resolving conflicts with school staff, and handling student disciplinary actions.-Working with students to explore alternative paths to educational success.-Providing supportive services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.-Offering summer youth employment opportunities-Helping families navigate challenges with housing, public benefits, and our court system.-Connecting families to local resources to meet basic needs

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.

Advocates for children and families in the community. Collaborates to get legislation passed to prevent abuse and protect children. Coordinates public involvment to contact state legislators about specific child abuse prevention measures.

Advocates for the legal rights and the change of legislation regarding issues which impact the poor in New York state, and find just cause when local or county government is not correcting a problem.

Offers trainings and education to families, parent-to-parent support, and advocacy assistance. Provides funding to families for respite, therapeutic recreational activities, summer camps, specialized adaptive equipment, home modifications, and emergency services.

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

* 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.

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.

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.

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

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 Countyis covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

* Offers crisis counseling for all victims of domestic violence. Hotlines for victims, concerned family, friends, and the general community in domestic violence situations or know someone who is. * Offers a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. No maximum number of children that may be brought into the shelter; if number exceeds beds available, other arrangements will be made. If no beds available, other arrangements can be made. Can provide services for male victims of domestic violence and their children. Collect calls accepted. * Provides advocacy for out-of-county emergency shelter support. * Offers support groups for victims of domestic violence. * Offers Court Advocacy: Court accompaniment with on-site advocate at family court. Help with securing orders of protection. Legal representation. * Personal advocacy to obtain needed services. * Emotional and Transitional Support Services. Information and counseling and support services. * Offers the Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program. For preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, community youth programs, parents, and businesses. * Provides transportation by police or some other form may be provided as appropriate. * Provides a hotline for Jewish women in domestic violence situations (Sara Line).

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.

Speak one-on-one with a blood cancer Information Specialist who can assist you through blood cancer treatment, and financial and social challenges, and give up-to-date disease treatment and support information.

* Provides information and services for youth and families in the following areas: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Job Readiness Program. Advocacy - Youth & Families. Crisis Counseling Referral. General Counseling Referral. Independent Living Program. Runaway Homeless Youth Program. Substance Abuse Services Referral.

Offers safe shelter for survivors of intimate partner abuse. Shelter provides 9-bed homey atmosphere and comprehensive services.

* Helps plan and coordinate services for youth.* Assess youth needs to determine funding priorities.* Promote partnerships with agencies and community providers for comprehensive services.* Provide funding to youth service agencies.* Monitor and evaluate Youth Bureau funded programs to ensure quality services.* Coordinate Runaway and Homeless services for youth.* Study/examine different segments of the youth services system and issues that affect youth.* Advocate for legislation, systems change, and funding to improve/assist the youth services system.* Create mentoring opportunities for youth to interact with seniors, professionals, and community leaders.* Member of the Rochester Healthy Homes Partnership Member Organization.