Provides behavior management, counseling, crisis intervention, family reimbursement, guardianship assistance, benefits and entitlements assistance, home modification, independent living skills, information and referral, parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children (in or out of home), service coordination/case management, support groups, and transitional planning for persons with developmental disabilities of all ages. Developmentally disabled parent training is provided to first time parents with a developmental disability. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program available for parents of children with autism.

Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN) is a collection of Independent Living Centers and grassroots advocates working for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of life. The SSAN is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in New York State by removing barriers and opposing all forms of systemic segregation. The SSAN advocates for legislation, public policy and practices in the following areas: housing, health care, election reform, civil rights employment, education, transportation, funding and budget issues.

Support group provides resources, comfort, coping skills, and a place for women to share common concerns and emotional support. Meetings are located in the Heart Center of Niagara's HSBC Community Room on the second floor. Also maintains the 2U ABC Relief Fund, which provides direct financial support to both uninsured and insured patients who have high co-pays or cannot afford their co-pays, and who are financially and medically qualified for medical treatments and/or prescription medication. Financial support may go towards radiation and chemo treatments, prescription medication, or over-the-counter medication.

Support group for individuals effected by scleroderma. Provides a setting conducive to sharing concerns, information, and feelings in a confidential environment, where members provide encouragement, coping strategies, and mutual support. Meetings have both social and educational components which may include a guest speaker or DVD presentation. Patients are encouraged to attend with their caregivers and family members, allowing all to come to a better understanding of a patient’s journey with scleroderma, how this journey affects their relationships with others, and how to voice their own concerns when needed. For meeting dates and times, please see calendar on main page of the website. There is no charge to attend meetings and all are welcome to attend any support group regardless of location; groups are currently meeting virtually. Solicitations and conducting research during meetings are prohibited.

* 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.

Parent network of caregivers of individuals with disabilities or special health care needs. Offers information and referrals, and parent-matching program.

* Provides sexuality and reproduction information, support services, medical services. Services vary by site, but include: Annual Preventative Visits (Pap). Birth Control. Breast Exams. Colposcopy (offered at some sites). Condoms (free). Emergency Contraception. Gender Affirming Hormone Care. HIV Testing, Counseling and Education. HPV Vaccine. Insurance Enrollment. Language Services (available at every site). Medication and In-Clinic Abortion. Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling. PrEP. Smoking Cessation. STD Testing and Treatment. Telemedicine (offered at some sites). Urgent Visits (UTI, Yeast Infections).

Provides a support group for people who have had recurrent disease or metastatic disease. Due to Covid-19, support group is based online through Zoom.

* Offers psychological supports, including assessments, individual and family counseling, survivor support groups, peer counseling, and other services for children and adult burn survivors or those affected by experience with fire.* Offers annual weekend retreats for adults and young adult burn survivors, as well as a camp for chidren ("Camp Courage").* Offers school and work re-entry programs for burn survivors.* Provides community education and community awareness on fire and burn prevention.* Provides emergency assistance (as available) for affected individuals.

Program offers services, assistance, information, advocacy and referral for those needing help navigating special education services, community habilitation, pre-vocational and employment programs, independent living skills and peer-to-peer support.

Provides informational and emotional support to stroke patients and their family members. Call for support group information.

Helpline consultants available to assist individuals adapt to the changes they may be experiencing, as they go through life-long process of adjusting their lifestyle to best suit their changing needs.

Maintains a listing of support groups in various areas in New York state. Also can connect parents of a child with Prader-Willi who needs to talk and shares their concerns, with another parent who is eager to help, offer advice, share their experiences, and help comfort parents in a time of need.

Offers a variety of support groups and programs for our patients and families to address educational, physical, and emotional needs. Facilitated by the psychosocial team, we can help manage feelings about diagnosis and care, address anxiety about upcoming treatments and procedures, assist with school re-entry, and provide other outreach and support to the family. Sample programs offered include: Project SOAR; Kids Club; Back in the Game; Generation of Survivors Program and Young Adult Survivor Group. Call for detailed information for all services offered.

Provides the services of a Certified Low Vision Optometrist for individuals with decreasing vision. A low vision evaluation differs from the routine eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist in that it works with patients to maximize their remaining functional vision through the use of optical devices. This may include special lenses, magnifiers, telescopes, lighting, and/or glare reduction. When an individual is experiencing difficulty with tasks or things they enjoy doing due to vision loss, a low vision evaluation may be beneficial.

Assists the blind and visually impaired to receive the equipment necessary to complete activities of daily living. Such aids include magnifiers, large print materials, canes, and talking watches. Financial assistance available for eye exams and glasses. Offers a vision loss support group that meets once per month.

An education and support program that helps women with cancer manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Professional cosmetologists volunteer their expertise during group sessions. Complimentary kits containing name-brand cosmetics are distributed during group programs.

Support group for individuals diagnosed with celiac disease and/or maintaining a Gluten Free diet.