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.

Offers comprehensive crisis intervention for domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, and other crime. Services include: safe confidential dwelling for domestic violence victims, short-term counseling, and 24-hr toll-free confidential hotline. Medical, legal advocacy and accompaniment as well as information and referrals.

The Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) supplies people over 60 with counseling regarding Medicare A, B and D, QMB, SLMB, retiree health plans, other health insurance, medigap policies, long term care insurance, claim processing, EPIC, etc. THe Office for the Aging needs volunteers for its health insurance counseling helpline. To become a volunteer, one must go through HIICAP training

Call 9-8-8 or local number 607-272-1616. The Crisisline is open.NEW in 2023, the crisisline launched their 24/7 warmline! Phone number is 607-210-832824-hour, free, anonymous crisis line with telephone counseling and information and referral for individuals experiencing emotional distress, problems of living and crisis situationsCallers from the 607 area code are connected with SPCS's CrisisLine; if unavailable, with next nearest crisis line. Callers outside 607 area code are put in touch with crisis lines serving those area codes.

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.

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.

The Care Links Program provides volunteers to work with people 60+, providing transportation, friendly visiting, help with shopping, telephone assurance, Respite assistance, Handy Helping, Information/Referral, and an AlzheimerTs Support Group.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Provides an information and referral call center staffed by visually impaired or blind volunteers on services and products for people who are visually impaired or blind throughout New York.

Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for those who want to help the MS office and events.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.