The Lyme Prevention Program provides public education about Lyme disease.

* 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.

Offers clearinghouse, referral center and local support group information for consumers regarding stroke/head injury, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and brain injury prevention.

Services in Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties for individuals infected with HIV/ AIDS and their families, friends, caregivers and loved ones.

CRC serves everyone affected by cancer in the Finger Lakes region. They can answer questions, listen to concerns and help clients understand their options. They can talk to the person with cancer, their family members and friends, or some combination. (Please note that they cannot provide medical advice.)Information and support:1. Monthly e-newsletter with updates, links to Internet resources and cancer-related news.2. Wellness activities including gentle Zoom yoga and the "walkie-talkies" group.3. Resources for during and after treatment, such as financial assistance, insurance and legal issues and paying for prescriptions.4. The Emily Virkler Boutique: new and used wigs, hats, scarves and post-mastectomy supplies such as prostheses and bras.5. Lending library of books on cancer and other health- and wellness-related topics.6. Community of staff, patients, and caregivers who can relate to what you're going through.7. 1:1 Peer Mentor program that matches clients to someone who has had a similar experience for support.8. Monthly educational "Living Well With Cancer" program.Several types of support groups weekly, including:1. Groups for various types of cancer2. In-person men's breakfast group3. Women's group on Zoom4. Caregivers' group for family and friends of those with cancer5. Open group for those who have or have had cancerLimited financial support: We have three designated funds:1. The Emily Virkler Fund: Helps pay for items like wigs, mastectomy bras, and mastectomy prostheses; also covers needed medical items for patients of all genders.2. The ngel Fund: Helps pay for various expenses that arise from cancer diagnosis and treatment.3. The Tapan Mitra Fund: Helps patients and caregivers pay for transportation locally (e.g. gas to drive to appointments) and out-of-town (e.g. to travel to Buffalo, Rochester, or NYC for appointments).Please note: CRC can no longer provide free rides on Cornell's Campus-to-Campus bus to and from NYC. However, if you are facing financial hardship due to cancer and treatment, apply for help from the Tapan Mitra Fund, specifically designed to help patients and caregivers access transportation and out-of-town treatment and second opinions.Anyone affected by cancer is welcome, regardless of where they or their loved one is receiving treatment or when they were diagnosed.

* Provides a Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSM) program Living Well with a Chronic Condition, a free interactive 6-week workshop series that meets once a week to help people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, breathing problems, depression, anxiety, heart conditions, and arthritis. Sessions meet for 2.5 hours in local community settings across the region. Participants will:

• Gain support from peers that have similar conditions
• Identify stressors and learn new coping skills
• Learn to talk to family, friends, and health care professionals about their chronic conditions
• Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue
• Discuss ways to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance
• Set goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve health and life

* Provides a Diabetes Self-Management (DSM) program "Living Well with Diabetes," a free 2.5-hour workshop once a week for 6 weeks. Participants will gain support to:

• Manage symptoms
• Communicate effectively with doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Ease frustration
• Fight fatigue and pain
• Eat healthier and read nutrition labels
• Keep blood sugar in check
• Make daily tasks easier

* Provides a Chronic Pain Self-Management (CPSM) "Living Well with Chronic Pain," a free 6-week educational workshop series for those suffering with chronic pain including:

• Support from others with chronic pain
• Tools to manage symptoms
• Goal setting and problem solving
• Safe exercise information
• Way to cope with difficult emotions
• Ways to talk to doctors, family and friends about your needs

Free educational programs are available for schools, nursing homes, health care agencies, social clubs and any other organization that would like to be educated on the topic of epilepsy, seizure awareness, and first aid. Free seminars on a variety of epilepsy related subjects are conducted on a monthly basis for individuals with epilepsy and their family members, caretakers and social workers or any other interested parties. Training hours are available for Medicaid Service Coordinators and CEUs for Nurses. Information and referral services are available to individuals with epilepsy.

Offers a one week day camp program for children, ages 5-15, with type 1 Diabetes. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor sports and music. Features low staff to participant ratios, with a medical staff on site and trained counselors (many who have diabetes). Each camper can invite one guest who doesn't have diabetes to attend. Registration for summer camps begins in January. Call for more information.

Provides online written materials on tick-borne diseases.

Monitors Lyme disease cases, identifies ticks, and provides Lyme disease education.

Create and disseminate essential information for parents and educators, providing help and hope. Provided national leadership in the shaping of public policy and federal legislation, to ensure that the voices of individuals with learning disabilities are heard by those in government. Building new programs and products to help ensure that children and adults with learning difficulties are recognized and responded to early enough to allow for a successful transition to their next step in education.

Provides public awareness regarding AIDS/HIV to groups, individuals, organizations, etc. in various formats such as printed materials, seminars, website or speakers.

Provides education and advocacy services for people affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Provides support groups and a variety of educational programs including the Women's Health Series, smoking classes, diabetes classes, nutritional counseling, safe sex and more.

Provides information regarding Down Syndrome.Also connects parents with other parents of children with down syndrome.

An advocacy group that raises public awareness and funds for effective treatments and a cure for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Direct monies raised to ALS researchers worldwide

Provides public awareness regarding AIDS/HIV to groups, individuals, organizations, etc. in various formats such as printed materials, seminars, website or speakers.

Provides information on support group in local communities, for those suffering from Lyme and other tick borne diseases.

Provides public awareness regarding AIDS/HIV to groups, individuals, organizations, etc. in various formats such as printed materials, seminars, website or speakers.

Provides the medical care and support for those diagnosed with diabetes.

Provides education about Tourette Syndrome (TS) to professionals and the general public, generates funding for research about Tourette Syndrome and provides services to people with Tourette Syndrome and their families, such as support groups and social events. Also publishes newsletters. Call or visit the website for additional information.

Offers information, referral and outreach to help prevent premature births, birth defects, and other pregnancy problems.

Community outreach and education about visual impairment. Information on how to assist blind or visually impaired individuals.

YAI LINK is the intake, information and referral unit for the YAI/NIPD Network. Intake specialists answer questions and make referrals for all YAI/NIPD Network Services, and provide comprehensive info on what is available in Rockland and Hudson Valley region. They also make presentations to parents, professionals and school groups on the range of services available to people with developmental disabilites.

Educational programs are available for students, school employees and community groups. The purpose is to provide seizure recognition and information about appropriate first aid and information in order to foster acceptance of those living with the disorder.