* Guides individuals through the steps involved in finding eligible services with OPWDD, identify the needs and help work on planning getting those services.

* Offers support, information and referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management. Residential Homes. Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services. Family reimbursement. Respite. Health Homes. Family support services, including parent support groups. Structured day and evening programs. Support groups, counseling. Community habilitation. Day Habilitation. Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy.

* Provides temporary emergency shleter for individuals experiencing homelessness.Includes bassic necessities such as a bed, meals clothing and access to showers, and restroomsDepartment of Human Service AssistanceAccess to case management and programming* Offers transportation assistance to current guests of the shelter to appointments such as: job interviews, medical appointments, social services agencies. This assistance could be in the form of bus passes.* Providing a warming center during Code Blue in Monroe County.

* Provides information and referral, independent living skills training, peer support services, advocacy, youth transition and community integration services, and housing, to support and promote community living for people with disabilities in the setting they chose.

* Offers information/referral and assistance programs for senior citizens with Advocacy Nutrition program Case management Dial-a-friend Long term care ombudsman Income tax counseling Loan closet Emergency response program Home delivered meals* Offers home energy assistance program (HEAP) assistance with gas and electric bills.* Offers the expanded in-home services for the elderly program. Cost-sharing home care for functionally impaired elderly In-home assessment Case management Homemaker/personal care aide services Housekeeping/chore services* Offers transportation assistance.* Offers home repair.* Offers legal services.

* Provides education on pregnancy, nutrition, labor, delivery, infant care, growth and development, breastfeeding, etc. Case management Locating a physician Accessing Medicaid, WIC, other services

* Provides support and services for veterans:Outreach and education to providers and individuals throughout New York State.VA benefit eligibility evaluation.Legal advice and counsel/or representation regarding discharge status upgrades especially regarding discharges related to sexual orientation.Case management assistance.programs for older LGBTQ+ veterans."Know Your Rights" materials for LGBTQ+ veterans.Support group for older LGBTQ+ veterans.Restoring Equal Rights to LGBTQ+ veterans.

* Provides fitness classes, recreation programs, wellness amenities, special events for all ages. This includes: Daily nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. Wellness seminars and social activities for older adults.* Offers senior care services including transportation coordination to medical appointments, case management, support services and arranging with Medical Motors to bring seniors to The Center for daily activities and lunch.

* Assists individuals in accessing the following: Health insurance. Medical transportation. Financial assistance for medical visits. Medical copays. Medicaid services. Mental health services.

Housing resources for Otsego County, including:Warming Station - 291 Chestnut St, Oneonta - Open November 1 - March 31Rapid Rehousing Program - Short-term rent assistance for income-eligible individuals or families experiencing homelessness.Rental Assistance Program - Rental Subsidy for income-eligible individuals or families experiencing homelessness.

* Provides one-on-one assistance with a professional case manager to help patients, caregiver, or providers resolve healthcare issues relating to access or barriers to care, insurance related issues, disability eligibility, and connection to practical and financial resources

* Offers case management services to those trying to navigate the DHS system.

* Provides employment and training opportunities to adults, youth, and dislocated workers. Also provided are job search assistance, vocational planning, labor market information, career counseling, and case management. * Offers workshops on such topics as Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing, and Computers. * Offers training programs based on needs of the community and market. Types of training may include: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) training. CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) training. CDL (Commercial Driver's License) training.

* Offers Medicaid waiver for individuals with high developmental and/or medical needs.* Offers case management to obtain services and equipment.* Provides support, linkage and referral to obtain quality services assisting individuals in becoming independent.

* Offers short term, intensive services to avert unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations of children and youth through clinical interventions with the child/youth and their families, and case management services such as referrals to longer term services.

* Provides coordination of services to families of youth with behavioral health needs.

*Provide direct assistance to low-income individuals and families by providing case management services through a series of assessments. Assistance based on need and includes rent, security deposit, mortgage, utilities (such as gas, electric, heating, water, and sewer), auto insurance and repairs, personal hygiene items, diapers and wipes, furniture, as well as gasoline and bus passes for employment-related services. * Provides information and referrals to the appropriate resources or agencies. * Provides personal financial counseling.

* Provides coordination of in-home health care services and support services to families under the supervision of own private physician. Home care coordinators in all area hospitals. Comprehensive nursing services. Rehabilitation/Habilitative - Occupational, physical, speech therapies. Certified hospice and palliative care. Home health care service to developmentally disabled. Social casework service. Mutual support groups for bereavement and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities.

* Works with Greater Rochester Health Home and Health Homes of Upstate New York to assist clients with getting connected to other resources to improve quality of life.

* Provides immediate emergency assistance to households in crisis including: Food bags. Personal Hygiene Bag. Prescription Assistance. Bus Passes (when available). Stranded Traveler Assistance. Clothing Assistance. Diaper Assistance. Vouchers to area supermarkets for food and personal items. Advocacy and referrals to outside agencies. Crisis assessment and management. Bilingual Services. Registration for Salvation Army Programs (Project Bundle Up, Long Point Camp, Christmas Assistance, etc.)

* Offers casework assistance including emergency financial resources, information on state and federal survivor benefits, connections to private support for survivors, and information on educational resources.

* Provides coordination of in-home health care services and support services to families under the supervision of own private physician. Home care coordinators in all area hospitals. Comprehensive nursing services. Rehabilitation/Habilitative - Occupational, physical, speech therapies. Certified hospice and palliative care. Home health care service to developmentally disabled. Social casework service. Mutual support groups for bereavement and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities.

* Assists families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia with care management/caregiver consultation, as well as referrals and navigation to health care coordination, education & training, long-term care services, planning, respite services, support groups and health & wellness programming.

* Provides information, education and support to help people with MS and their support teams. Connection to the Society's online library & educational programs, resources for health care providers, and the Society's magazine, Momentum* Connects with others living with MS. * Facilitates resources to face financial challenges and plan for the future. * Offers wellness strategies. Diet, exercise, emotional well-being initiatives Connection to local wellness resources Crisis intervention in times of need* Assesses personalized case management through the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program.