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.

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.

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 information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases and stroke.

* 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.

education and emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families stimulate and support research to identify causes of and cure for scleroderma and improve treatment enhance public awareness of this disease

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.

A comprehensive health center offering primary care (assessment, treatment, and referral), dental clinic, health education, and diabetes education. Tuscarora Community Health Worker Program provides home-based case management services to participating women and their children and helps them overcome barriers to care. Workers help identify complicating factors that make it difficult for clients to access the care they need; assist in enrolling pregnant women into prenatal care and children into primary care; assist in enrolling for services such as WIC, Medicaid/PCAP and Child Health Plus; provide education on topics such as breastfeeding, baby care, lead poisoning, immunization, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and substance abuse; provide referrals to food pantries, housing assistance, educational programs, childcare, and other services; and provide support and help to overcome the barriers that prevent families from receiving a healthy start in life. HOURS: Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Tuscarora Community Health Workers Program: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm.

Provides home safety visit to identify hazards or areas of concern, provide environmental information, create a home safety plan with recommendations for improvement, and provide products to carry out hazard reduction. Home visits include an assessment for hazards related to fire safety, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon, ventilation and odors, cleaning and clutter, pests, mold/mildew and moisture, asthma, and injury prevention. The Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) is designed to help improve the personal health, safety, and living conditions of individuals and families to reduce the burden of housing related illness and injury. Program provides home safety visits include an assessment for hazards related to fire safety, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon, ventilation and odors, cleaning and clutter, pests, mold/mildew and moisture, asthma, and injury prevention. Following the home assessment, staff work with the resident to create a plan to make their home safer. Staff provides information, recommendations, and products to correct or reduce hazards. Products may include: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, replacement batteries, radon test kits, fire extinguishers, asthma management tools, green cleaning items including baking soda and vinegar, child safety products such as door knob covers, outlet covers, and cabinet latches.

* 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

* 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.

Help for patients and their families, including: assisting patients at Cayuga Medical Center cancer-related information, referral and support community and online support groups Look Good . . . Feel Better, one-time meeting with area cosmetologists who help female cancer patients with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments Reach to Recovery, one-on-one telephone support for women with breast cancer transportation to treatments Hope Lodge, free place to stay during treatment, available throughout the countryLive Web Chat: https://www.cancer.org/about-us/online-help/contact-us.html

Support groups, aquatics classes, exercise classes and self-help classes to community members living with arthritis. Public education, physician and clinic referral, patient education days and free literature.

Offers complete primary medical and dental care for the entire family. Services include pre-health maintenance, rapid HIV test (15 minutes), tuberculosis testing, complete lab services, GYN services, social work services, short-term counseling, full dental care, personalized education about chronic illnesses, and smoking cessation. Family Planning Benefit Program is a direct Medicaid public health insurance program for individuals who need family planning services, with no premiums or co-pays for services. Program is intended to increase access to confidential family planning services and to enable individuals of any age and sex to prevent or reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancies. HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. Tuberculosis Testing: Monday-Wednesday & Friday by appointment. ##REENTRY##