* Provides comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families.

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

* 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 education on seizure recognition and epilepsy first aid to schools, agencies, and organizations.

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

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.

Provides educational programs, referrals to community agencies, and lending library for information regarding Multiple Sclerosis.

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

* 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 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.

* 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.

Provides wide range of information and referral services on peer groups, related health issues, low vision assistance, adaptive equipment, and other helpful organizations (local, state, national, international). Provides speakers for community organizations.

Advocates for government research funding and public policy to benefit cancer patients and their families.

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.

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

* 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.

Offers information in various format about colitis, including ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's Disease.

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

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.

* Offers educational programs for health care professionals and interested lay-persons on liver disease.* Organizes and sponsors support groups and informational programs.* Provides fundraisers and support for research.* Offers support and promotion of Gift of Life Organ Donor Program.* Offers liver wellness and drug awareness programs for primary school-aged children.

* 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

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.

* 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.

Provides education on seizure recognition and epilepsy first aid to schools, agencies, and organizations.

Starting with the individual's strengths and interests and emphasizing personal choice, The Arc Otsego offers comprehensive network of community-based programs and services that encourage individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Assisst with medicaid service coordination, obtaining respite services, skill training assistance, environmental modifications, adaptive technologies and guardianship.