* Provides free and confidential support for callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.* Provides additional resources to providers, as well as the general public, about managing mental wellness during the coronavirus emergency.

Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to persons with advanced illnesses and their families throughout Chenango County. Care available 24 hrs/7 days/week regardless of ability to pay.

Volunteer-based programs offer a way to really make a difference in the lives of community residents, while at the same time providing information that you will personally benefit from. Volunteer opportunities offer flexible hours, free training, and ongoing support.

Helps individuals with terminal illnesses live life to its fullest, up to the final moment.

Those in recovery or seeking recovery; family and friends of those in recovery; those who have lost someone to addiction. The Center belongs to the community. It is open to everyone and there is no cost. Activities include recovery support groups, holiday celebrations, yoga, music groups, Narcan training and more.Thanksgiving Dinner served Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3pm

Recruits volunteers who have experienced a loss and want to be a support to others.

CVAC volunteers generally fill two vital roles; answering our 24/7 support line, and providing medical advocacy to the local area hospitals. To do so, volunteers must apply and be able to complete our 40-hour rape crisis counselor training. Upon completion, volunteers will become certified NYS Rape Crisis Counselors through the Department of Health. Trainings are generally offered in the fall and the spring, and occasionally in the summer. Below you will find the current training schedule, and some frequently asked questions about volunteering with our agency.

Provides volunteer opportunities to anyone who is an accomplished gardener to help with the gardening hotline, give seminars, demonstrations, and more.

Provides opportunities for connection, peer support, and healthy fun outlets for those in recovery. Empowers recoverees to build community, discover inner strength, and find their recovery path. A safe and all-inclusive space for individuals to connect with peer supports through adventure and fun events. A community built by peers in recovery for peers, their families, and those within the community that choose to live healthy lives in recovery. Activities: Arts including open art studio, creative writing classes, music groups and open mic nights; Outdoor activities including biking, kayaking, gardening club, open recreation; Fitness classes at all levels; Yoga and meditation; Book club; Game and Movie nights; Family support groups; Peer Support; Mutual aid groups; Volunteer opportunities; Community service projects; Holiday gatherings; Recovery library and quiet spaces.

Provides opportunities for connection, peer support, and healthy fun outlets for those in recovery. Empowers recoverees to build community, discover inner strength, and find their recovery path. A safe and all-inclusive space for individuals to connect with peer supports through adventure and fun events. A community built by peers in recovery for peers, their families, and those within the community that choose to live healthy lives in recovery. Activities: Arts including open art studio, creative writing classes, music groups and open mic nights; Outdoor activities including biking, kayaking, gardening club, open recreation; Fitness classes at all levels; Yoga and meditation; Book club; Game and Movie nights; Family support groups; Peer Support; Mutual aid groups; Volunteer opportunities; Community service projects; Holiday gatherings; Recovery library and quiet spaces.

Provides opportunities for connection, peer support, and healthy fun outlets for those in recovery. Empowers recoverees to build community, discover inner strength, and find their recovery path. A safe and all-inclusive space for individuals to connect with peer supports through adventure and fun events. A community built by peers in recovery for peers, their families, and those within the community that choose to live healthy lives in recovery. Activities: Arts including open art studio, creative writing classes, music groups and open mic nights; Outdoor activities including biking, kayaking, gardening club, open recreation; Fitness classes at all levels; Yoga and meditation; Book club; Game and Movie nights; Family support groups; Peer Support; Mutual aid groups; Volunteer opportunities; Community service projects; Holiday gatherings; Recovery library and quiet spaces.

Provides opportunities for connection, peer support, and healthy fun outlets for those in recovery. Empowers recoverees to build community, discover inner strength, and find their recovery path. A safe and all-inclusive space for individuals to connect with peer supports through adventure and fun events. A community built by peers in recovery for peers, their families, and those within the community that choose to live healthy lives in recovery. Activities: Arts including open art studio, creative writing classes, music groups and open mic nights; Outdoor activities including biking, kayaking, gardening club, open recreation; Fitness classes at all levels; Yoga and meditation; Book club; Game and Movie nights; Family support groups; Peer Support; Mutual aid groups; Volunteer opportunities; Community service projects; Holiday gatherings; Recovery library and quiet spaces.

Recruits and trains bereavement volunteers to help patients who are dying, and help families and friends cope with the loss or pending loss. Volunteers will help by spending time with a dying patient so caregivers or family members can run errands, take a break, etc or help to facilitate support groups for children, teens and adults, and assist those in the grieving process. Hospice offers a series of 4 training workshops: Identify Phases in Grieving, Learn to Assist Those Grieving, Learn to Facilitate Support Groups, Expand and Learn Communication and Supportive Skills.

Community services helpline with information on not-for-profit, government and educational agencies throughcall center, web-based services directory, email and web chat serviceMaintains the Tompkins/Cortland Services Directory online, publishes the "Community Services Guide of Tompkins County " and has information handouts for a variety of resources available in the community. 2-1-1/ I&R is now on Facebook and Twitter. 2-1-1/ I&R offers supportive services for organizations by: answering basic information calls pre-screening for program eligibility gathering survey dataCall Center personnel are available for presentations in the community on 2-1-1 services and community services in general.

Provides mental health counseling to individuals ages 5 years and older. Offers individual, family, and group therapy. Provides counseling for anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family concerns, anger, and emotional issues related to ADHD, and other learning disabilities.

Project HUGS (Help Understanding Grief Situations) will provide grieving children in local participating school districts with opportunities to express themselves; identify and share their feelings; develop positive coping skills, and better understand their loss situation as they take the necessary steps toward healing. Referrals to mental health agencies are made whenever such services are warranted.

Offers mentors or peer allies that know someone who has been through recovery or that is recovery who can offer guidance to those looking for more community support.

Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

Hospice exists to provide specialized end of life care for those who are suffering from an incurable illness or disease with an prognosis of 6 months or less so that they might live as fully and comfortably as possible.

Consists of two departments, the Information Resource Center and the National Volunteer Network. The Information Resource Center provides individualized information, counseling, and support about the diagnosis and management of Marfan Syndrome and related disorders to patients, family members and medical professionals. The National Volunteer Network consists of chapters, network groups and support groups. Call for more information.

Offers a volunteer group facilitator training program for the Tree House Program or other volunteer opportunities.

Offers a volunteer group facilitator training program for the Tree House Program or other volunteer opportunities.

Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

Offers volunteer opportunities in the following areas: patient care, gift shop, information desk/guest services, office/clerical duties, patient transportation, print shop, and dietary. The application form is also available on the website.

Offers a volunteer group facilitator training program for the Tree House Program or other volunteer opportunities.