The Access to Independence (ATI) Housing Education Program: advocates for affordable, accessible and integrated housing throughout the Central NY region Quarterly meetings of the Cortland County Housing Consortium Provide information on fair housing and tenant rights brings tenants, landlords, service providers and community members together to share: new housing options for people with disabilities solutions to housing issues best practices with other stakeholders

assesses youth needs, sets priorities for county and state youth funds, supports youth services funds programs, operated by not-for-profits and the City of Ithaca; supports and funds youth programs in the county's municipalities provides population, demographic and data on Tompkins County youth to local agencies for program planning and grant writing offers periodic training for youth workers coordinates Community Coalition for Healthy Youth to engage community partners in reducing youth substance use coordinates runaway and homeless youth (RHY) services for Tompkins County Free informational materials include: Summer Camp Guide for Tompkins County- 2023 Summer Camp Guide published in the Ithaca Times, searchable summer camp options here Summer Youth Employment Guide Tompkins County school and staff listinghttp://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/youth/publications

Works with the town recreation department to develop opportunities for healthy satisfying recreation and leisure activities for residents.

A planning/granting agency for youth (birth-21 yrs) and families whose primary goal is youth development.

Advises the Youth Bureau in the development of programs that will benefit young people. The council is composed of high school students representing Oswego County's nine school districts as well as home schooled students.

* Provides an array of health-related services to the area served in collaboration with health care providers.* Offers health care community outreach. Health care access. Medical transportation. Dental services. Mother's and Children's Health Outreach. Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention. Health Professions Scholarships. Diabetes and Chronic Disease Coalition.* Provides 20-50% discount on retail prescription drug costs for uninsured, underinsured through Wayne county Prescription Discount Program (Wayne Rx).* Serves as one of 35 rural health networks in New York State.

* Provides census interpretation.* Provides economic analysis.* Offers education forums and management assistance to governments.* Offers human services analysis.* Offers nonprofit organization analysis.

* Offers a monthly network and learning opportunity for Recovery Peers to participate in this collaborative and collegial virtual Learning Collaborative. Peer Learning Collaborative supports: Enhancing general Recovery Coaching/Peer Advocate skills. Adding Evidence Based tools to your professional toolbox. Strengthening professional and personal boundaries. Improving your ability to advocate for clients. Identifying and amplifying personal and professional strengths. Strengthening your ability to compassionately engage clients in a strength based conversation that honors their autonomy and definition of recovery. Successfully and professionally negotiating the system you work in while remaining focused on Staying in Your Lane.

sponsors summer camp scholarship program, senior citizens group, mailing Danby-area newspaper, Rural Youth Services other programs, outings, concerts, dances and parties

* Provides alcohol, drug and gambling education. Substance abuse prevention. Training on alcoholism and chemical dependency. Recovery support and information to those affected by compulsive gambling. Referrals for treatment.

Aims to improve perinatal and infant health outcomes including preterm birth, low birth weight, infant mortality, and maternal mortality by building systems of care for pregnant, post-partum women, and other pregnant individuals. Services include assistance in accessing healthcare and other support services, home visits, and education.

Addresses substance abuse in Massena and surrounding areas to create a drug-free and violence-free environment in which youth can thrive.

Provides after-school tutoring for youth. Offers a summer field trips for youth ages 6 to 14 years old. Coordinates neighborhood advisory board which is open to middle and high school teens.

An eight-county coalition of diverse stakeholders working to build food secure communities and a thriving healthy regional food system through collaboration.Current programs include:Farm to SchoolFood as Medicine - Produce Prescription ProgramFarm to Early Care and Education

* Assists local Cayuga county governments in a wide variety of planning, energy, environmental, zoning and development issues.

Serves to facilitate cooperation between public and private sectors so that there can be joint planning for programs for children and families, stronger advocacy for those families and a mutual agreement on how to fill the gaps in services so that all children in Erie County receive adequate services.

Provides planning, coordination, and support for the positive development of youth through non-profit agencies and community organizations. Provides funding for youth programs in the community and administers a summer food program (see separate listings). Also offers networking, advocacy, and information and referral.

Responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of supports and services to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus is on increased opportunities for consumers to become involved in the community, secure education, employment and housing. Comprised of volunteers appointed by the Governor, council meets quarterly to identify and discuss current issues.

Provides input, education, and advocacy for those diagnosed with AIDS/HIV to other agencies, the community, etc. to gain more access to services, and to improve current services.

Provides reference, information and referral, readers advisory and e-reference. Programs and services include Teen Advisory Board, arts and crafts, cooking instruction and a Summer Reading Club.

Provides training and technical assistance to local governments and community organizations throughout the state, and helps local officials solve problems involving basic powers and duties, public works, municipal organization, planning, land use and regulatory controls, and community development. Services provided by the Division reflect New York's commitment to strengthening state and local partnerships to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and Answers 24x7. Also offers a range of programs which may include Teen Advisory Group, Friday Night Cinema, Photography and Video Game Clubs.

Support and enhance the ability of people, groups, and organizations who work with those with mental illness to promote recovery as part of the mental health service continuum of care and to assist them in the development of policies, programs, and quality assurance activities.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, E-Reference and Homework Help. Programs may include Teen Advisory Group, Regents and SAT workshops, Book Buddies and Summer Reading Program.