* Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, or security deposit payment.* Provides financial assistance for other needs such as prescriptions, glasses, formula, transportation cost, or some OTC products, based on need and funds available.

* Links to over 700 registered opioid overdose prevention programs throughout NYS provide free training and furnish free or with health insurance - low costs- naloxone kits to the community.* Offers Opioid Overdose Program Directory: https://providerdirectory.aidsinstituteny.org/ * Offers Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP), a pharmacy benefit for all New Yorkers who have prescription coverage through their health insurance plans. Co-payments for naloxone in an amount up to $40 for each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone. Naloxone, the drug that reverses overdoses from opioids such as heroin and many prescribed pain relief medications, is now available in more than 2,600 pharmacies throughout New York State. Individuals at risk for an overdose or their family members or friends may acquire naloxone in these pharmacies without bringing in a prescription. Directory of pharmacies can be accessed online: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/directories.htm* Links to Community Opioid Overdose Prevention Training calendar www.nyoverdose.org/Home/Calendar* Registers eligible entities under Public Health Law 3309 with the New York State DOH, Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiative: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/become_a_program.htm

raises funds to support sight and hearing projects, including guide dogs sponsors Empire State Special Needs Experience (formerly Empire State Speech and Hearing Clinic) in Spencer offers financial assistance to those needing eye exams and/or glasses or hearing aids takes donations of used eyeglasses and hearing aids through drop boxes in optician's offices, Lifelong and some churches free vision screening for children one year and older at day care centers, Head Start, schools, and other programs. Done with Plus Optix Screener, a sophisticated scientific, clinical instrument.

* Provides information and assistance to older adults and their caregivers that includes: Information, referral and advocacy. Case management. Long Term Care Options Counseling to help consumers make informed decisions about care. Benefits counseling and assistance applying for public benefits such as HEAP, Medicaid, EPIC, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, etc. Health Insurance Counseling. Medicare 101 workshops. Transportation information and referrals. Legal Assistance. Caregiver counseling, information and support. Senior housing guide. * Provides Nutrition Services. Home delivered meals. Congregate dining sites, lunch and dinner. Nutrition counseling and education. Farmers Market coupon program. * Provides community-based support services. Homemaker/Personal care services. Housekeeping/chore services. In-home assessment. Grab bars, rails, ramp referrals Personal Emergency Response Systems Respite care Project Lifesaver Matter of Balance and health promotion programs Volunteer program

Provides financial assistance to help with prescription copays, health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance, pediatric treatment costs and travel costs.

* Offers free medication for individuals with HIV/AIDS through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program/ADAP.* Offers free primary care for people with HIV/AIDS through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program/ADAP Plus. DOES NOT COVER hospitalization or Emergency Room visits.* Pays health insurance premiums for individuals with HIV/AIDS through ADAP Plus Insurance Continuum (APIC).* Offers free home care for chronically dependent individuals with HIV/AIDS.* Maintains a hotline for AIDS and HIV questions.

* Provides outpatient medical and community mental health clinic for veterans. Primary Care Pharmacy Podiatry Respiratory/Sleep Psychiatry Eye Care Radiology Cardiology Dental Laboratory Prosthetic Home Based Primary Care Audiology/Speech Pathology Dermatology Women's Health

* Offers free medication for individuals with HIV/AIDS through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program/ADAP.

* Offers free primary care for people with HIV/AIDS through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program/ADAP Plus.

• DOES NOT COVER hospitalization or Emergency Room visits.

* Pays health insurance premiums for individuals with HIV/AIDS through ADAP Plus Insurance Continuum (APIC).

* Offers free home care for chronically dependent individuals with HIV/AIDS.

* Maintains a hotline for AIDS and HIV questions.

* Provides health insurance for older adults and people who are disabled. Prescription expense assistance. Medicare fraud reporting.

Early Intervention: evaluation, therapeutic services to children from birth to three with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Evaluations, speech, physical, occupational, hearing, vision and counseling and other services Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs: helps families find and access: appropriate community programs health care professionals and healthcare coverage (insurance/Medicaid) advocacy support

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and information and referral.

Provides small grants to patients who meet financial and medical criteria, to help pay for non-medical related needs. Examples include: transportation to treatment, temporary housing and lodging, utilities or nutrition related to medical diagnosis.

* Provides information and assistance finding prescription assistance programs and services for individuals who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. Patient assistance programs include prescription assistance and medical services.

Helps people who are uninsured or underinsured to pay for medical, hospital care at reduced or adjusted bills, or arranging payments scheduled over time. Eligibility requirements.

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance on a limited basis (excluding water/sewer bills), and personal hygiene items (shampoo, toothpaste, sanitary items, diapers).

Offers food vouchers from the Utica office, and a food pantry for individuals and families in the Rome area. Assists with prescription dug assistance for up to a month supply, depending on fund availability to Madison County residents.

Operating as an independent division within PAF, this program provides direct financial assistance with co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles required by insurer for pharmaceutical treatments and/or prescription medications relative to diagnosis.

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, and utility assistance.

* Provides food vouchers. * Offers prescription payment assistance when funds are available.

* Links to over 700 registered opioid overdose prevention programs throughout NYS provide free training and furnish free or with health insurance - low costs- naloxone kits to the community.

* Offers Opioid Overdose Program Directory: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/resources/oop_directory/index.htm.

* Offers Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP), an important pharmacy benefit for all New Yorkers who have prescription coverage through their health insurance plans. Co-payments for naloxone in an amount up to $40 for each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone.

• Naloxone, the drug that reverses overdoses from opioids such as heroin and many prescribed pain relief medications, is now available in more than 2,600 pharmacies throughout New York State. Individuals who are themselves at risk for an overdose or their family members or friends may acquire naloxone in these pharmacies without bringing in a prescription.
• Directory of pharmacies can be access online: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/directories.htm

* Links to Community Opioid Overdose Prevention Training calendar www.nyoverdose.org/Home/Calendar.

* Registers eligible entities under Public Health Law 3309 with the New York State DOH, Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiative: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/opioid_overdose_prevention/become_a_program.htm

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance as well as one time assistance for unexpected financial hardship.

Provides emergency financial assistance one time to help pay for fuel, utility, medical bills, etc.

Provides assistance with basic needs for individuals or families who have emergency need, including those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services provided, as resources permit, include emergency rent payment assistance, local and long distance transit fare, prescription payment assistance, clothing, utility assistance, and information and referral.

* Offers information and application tools for patient assistance programs for those having difficulties paying for medications.

* Operating as an independent division within PAF, this program provides direct financial assistance with co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles required by your insurer for pharmaceutical treatments and/or prescription medications relative to your diagnosis.