Provides practical and emotional support to ostomy patients and their family.

Offers a support group for anyone who has undergone or is considering weight loss surgery.

Meetings usually feature a speaker with a specific topic planned. Transportation is available through Cortland Transit's Dial-A-Ride Service. No advance registration is necessary. Please call Cindy or Debbie for more information.

Provides a monthly activity program for children who have been affected by a cancer or sickle cell anemia diagnosis within their immediate family.

Free 12-wk program for cancer survivors sponsored by the LIVESTRONG movement at the Y, to help adult survivors achieve holistic health goals, get back on their feet after a difficult time. Program includes specialized exercise sessions and group support.

Provides a support group for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

* Provides public education to increase early detection of kidney disorders. Professional education. End the Wait: Organ donor education, organ donor cards, living donor education. * Provides outreach to African-American and Hispanic communities. * Offers patient services such as: Peer support group. A one-to-one support system for pre-dialysis and pre-transplant patients. Kidney screenings. Renal diet literature. Social events. * Offers local and national grants given for research on kidney 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 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.

Helps breast cancer survivors maintain health and well-being through their cancer survivor journey.

Provides a support group for burn survivors, family members, and care providers.

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.

Support and communication group for people with aphasia and primary progressive aphasia. Participants talk, share experiences, offer support and learn skills to help them in their everyday lives.

* Provides education programs and information about area resources including support groups and wellness programs.

* Provides support and information services for Sickle Cell patients along with their families and friends, usually in partnership with local community-based organizations.

* Provides breast cancer education through support services and various other programs Resource center. Lending library. Sessions for the newly diagnosed.* Advocates on behalf of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in regards to accessing information and care services.* Raises funds for regional breast cancer research through private and corporate donations, as well as a variety of fundraising projects at events around the city. * Educates and supports individuals through various support groups and other program, which include yoga, young survivors group, book club, writing workshop, metastatic support, meditation and mindfulness. * Coordinates peer advocates to provide support.* Publishes a quarterly newsletter.

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 a range of supportive services for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.

* Provides peer support for people with disabilities.* Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.* Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.* Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.* Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.* Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.* Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.* Provides referrals for equipment loan.* Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.* Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.* Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.

* Supports research to find a cure or treatment for alopecia areata.

* Support to individuals with the disease and their families.

* Provides information on local support groups.

* Distributes educational materials to health professionals and patients.

Offers a support group for individuals with celiac disease.

* Provides sexuality and reproduction information, support services, medical services. Services vary by site, but include:Abortion Care. Birth Control. Breast Exams. Colposcopy (offered at some sites). Emergency Contraception. Gender Affirming Hormone Care. Gynecological Care. Health Counseling. HIV Testing, Counseling and Education. HIV Prevention (PrEP). HPV Vaccine. In Control (Rochester). PAP Tests. Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling.RESTORE Sexual Assault Services. Smoking Cessation. STD Testing and Treatment.

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 free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. * Provides services by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

SAIL provides counseling and teaching, and facilitates information giving and sharing for individuals with disabilities, family members and other interested parties on both an individual and a group basis. Support groups that currently meet at the center include the Alzheimer's Support Group, the Autism Support Group, the Crohn's and Colitis Support Group, the Fibromyalgia Support Group, the MS Support, the Stroke Support Group, TBI Support Group, and the Self-Advocacy Support Group. The center facilitates the development of other support groups as requested.