Provides comprehensive stroke care through treatment, prevention, education, support, and research.

The purpose of this program is to identify people in nursing homes who wish to transition back into the community, explain programs and services available to them, and make the appropriate referrals to begin the process.After their transition, participants are offered Person Centered Coaching for 6-8 skill building sessions to help identify strengths, preferences, needs, and desired outcomes. Open Doors also works closely with the Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) Program, which provides housing assistance, furniture, and household goods to those who qualify.

An online gathering place for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to share experiences and provide support

* Provides advocacy, research, and education about diabetes to professionals and the general public.

* Offers fundraising events.

* Offers individual support for families of children with disabilities and suspected disabilities by providing information about navigating special education and disability systems. * Supports young and older adults with disabilities and their families with information, referral, and advocacy. * Hosts information on their website and hosts webinars and workshops.

Advocates represent Association on Alzheimer's-related issues to federal, state, and local government and to health care and long-term care providers. The benefit is to increase federal research funding, growth in state-supported services, and improvement in quality of care for those in residential facilities.

* Provides an evidence-based lifestyle change program to reduce or delay type 2 diabetes for people who are prediabetic or at risk of type 2 diabetes.

supports research for the prevention, cure and treatment of Alzheimer's disease educates the public about Alzheimer's advocates for government assistance provides support and assistance to Alzheimer's patients and their families sponsors support groups, public education meetings, professional training, caregiver trainings and community presentations makes available a quarterly newsletter, daily e-newsletter, books, brochures, fact sheets and videosCortland County Caregiver Support GroupThird Wednesday, 12:30PM, Walden Place, 839 Bennie Road, CortlandPlease call to register 315-472-4201 ext 227Tompkins County Caregiver Support GroupFirst Wednesday, 5:30PM, Lifelong, 119 W Court Street, Ithaca

* Offers various cancer programs and services to individuals, families and caregivers such as: Road To Recovery: Provides free rides to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a car or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and use of their cars so that patients can receive the lifesaving treatment they need. Hope Lodge: Offers free temporary lodging while undergoing treatment for patients and a caregiver who live more than 40 miles from treatment center. To stay at Hope Lodge, a referral request from a cancer healthcare provider or social worker in advance of stay. Cancer Survivors Network (csn.cancer.org): Free online community created by and for people with cancer and their families. Services include discussion boards, chat rooms, and personal web space to tell your story. * Provides referrals to smoking cessation programs.

Offers a year-long, preventive education program for individuals with pre-diabetes or those at high risk for Type II Diabetes to help prevent or delay the development of Type II Diabetes (T2). Classes meet weekly for the first six months, and then monthly during the last six months.

Information on lupus and support for patients

raises money to support cystic fibrosis clinics and research provides information to families with newly-diagnosed cystic fibrosis patients and makes referrals to cystic fibrosis clinic at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse.

NCI's Cancer Information Service provides accurate, up-to-date information on cancer. Our trained Information Specialists provide personalized responses to a range of cancer topics, including: cancer research and clinical trials, how to find cancer treatment centers, cancer prevention, risk factors, symptoms, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and living with cancer. We can also help you quit smoking.

* Offers a 24 hour Helpline that provides reliable information and support to people with memory loss, as well as, caregivers, health care professionals, and the public.* Offers free community education courses on Alzheimer's disease. * Provides social activities to encourage individuals with Alzheimer's disease to continue engaging in the activities they enjoy. * Offers care consultation that provides needs assessment, planning and problem solving, plan development and support.* Provides education regarding prevention of wandering.

Offers educational programs to students, school employees and community groups to educate on seizure recognition, and appropriate first aid.

Provides informational materials related to problems surrounding epilepsy, its causes, warning signs, and means of dealing with problems caused by epilepsy.

Serves children from birth to 21 years who have a serious chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition by providing assistance in locating a physician or other health care provider, assistance in obtaining insurance and other programs that cover health care costs, and assistance in finding care coordination services and other support.

* Provides fundraising and support for prevention of diseases of the kidney and urinary tract* Solicits donations* Offers free kidney risk assessments* Offers professional workshops and meetings, support for local research, seminars for kidney nurses, social workers, dietitians, and technicians

* Offers supportive services for persons with Huntington's Disease and their caregivers. Mutual support group for those with Huntington's Disease and those at risk. Dissemination of information on Huntington's Disease. Care and education to all affected by Huntington's Disease through the Huntington's Disease Family Center. Education of professionals towards a better understanding, treatment and care of Huntington's Disease. Clinical research and drug trial observations.

For those who have found out they or a loved one have Huntington''s Disease, write for information about current problems and those possible in the future.

* Provides caregiver support that includes: Information & Assistance. In home Companion Care. Respite Day Program. Caregiver Support Groups. Counseling and support. Educational programs. Alzheimer's disease and other dementia support services.

* Offers day habilitation services and Community Habilitation. * Offers a full-range of residential services.* Provides vocational assessment and transition planning, employment services, job search and placement.* Provides Fiscal Intermediary and Broker Services.* Provides intensive support and training to parents with developmental disabilities and their children. Training includes parenting education, social activities, recreation and other life enriching experiences.

Provides the opportunity to be educated, coached and counseled on a range of lung health and disease topics, and can connect you to local and online education systems, support groups, healthcare centers, providers and medical equipment resources based on your individual needs.

Information, resources and support to individuals with brain injury and their families, including: support groups program for individuals and families online information resource for students with brain injury outreach program for injured veteransTompkins, Cortland, Tioga, Broome, Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego County residents injured before age 22: contact Jessica Morley, 607-278-3097; [email protected] for information, resources, emotional support and advocacy.