Home
1-25 of 4,567

LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SERVICES | SARAH HULL HALLOCK FREE LIBRARY

Local public library. Libraries may offer child reading and adult literacy programs, also computer classes. Call directly for more details on available programs, services and operating hours. Proof of address and picture ID required for library card to borrow materials. No documentation required to enter library.

What's Here

Public Libraries

HUNTINGTON OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | HUNTINGTON OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

Provides resume preparation, helps with job searches, explores career options, provides access to training, gives tips for interview success, job readiness, English as a second language classes, DSS applications assistance, nonprofit service referrals and fields general human services questions.The program is in partnership with Suffolk County Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor.

What's Here

Job Readiness
Employment Preparation
Certificates / Forms Assistance
English as a Second Language
Information and Referral

PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER (PTIC) | PUTNAM INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - CARMEL

Advocacy training for parents of children with disabilities and professionals.

What's Here

Workshops / Symposiums

GOVERNMENT-BASED SERVICES | WALLKILL TOWN

Provides information about local government offices and services.

What's Here

Marriage Certificates
Government Information Services
Birth Certificates
Death Related Records / Permits

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF NASSAU

Advocates for quality, affordable and accessible child care in legislation and public policy for children and families. The Council collaborates and works with other child care organizations and community groups, schools, etc. to educate about and support high-quality child care.Child Care Council of Nassau outreaches to families via numerous organizations and agencies in the community through a variety of venues, including those that serve the Hispanic population (agency events, community fairs, libraries, churches, etc.). Families learn of various workshops, seminars, and webinars related to parenting in the community through email alerts from Council.Council actively participates with other child care and early education agencies in statewide efforts to create a cohesive and comprehensive agenda in Nassau County and Albany, and for clarification, support, and dissemination of statewide information.

What's Here

Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Child Care Provider Referrals
Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups

LIBRARY SERVICES | WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Provides free on-loan books, DVDs, CDs, and media, including the availability to download books, ebooks, music and videos. Also has online databases and other internet materials, including computer and wifi access.

What's Here

Online Databases
Library Audiovisual Services
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Book Downloads
Book Loan

ADULT SERVICES | COLD SPRING HARBOR LIBRARY

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, and Readers Advisory. Offers a wide range of programs which may include Arts/Crafts, Book Discussions, Cooking and Lectures.

What's Here

Leisure Activities / Recreation
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Library Services
Personal Enrichment
Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction

SENIOR SERVICES | CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Provides Information, Reference and Referral Services and Readers Advisory. Services and programs are designed to meet the needs of older adults, including but not limited to: Senior Advocate, AARP services such as Tax Counseling Assistance, Defensive Driving, movies, computer classes, arts and crafts.

What's Here

Personal Enrichment
Library Services
Home Library Services
Public Libraries
Reference / Information
Leisure Activities / Recreation

FAMILY PROGRAMS | ADRIANCE MEMORIAL POUGHKEEPSIE LIBRARY - BOARDMAN ROAD

Provides a number of programs for children and parents, such as Infant/toddler story times, family story time, preschool learning center activities, and parenting workshops.

What's Here

Parent / Child Activity Groups
Children's Library Services
Parenting Materials

SENIOR OUTREACH | JOINT COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF CLINTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES (JCEO)

Provides senior outreach workers to provide information about available resources in the community, assist with benefits/insurance information and applications, serve as advocates when seniors are having problems attaining services, and friendly visiting.

What's Here

General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Friendly Visiting
Assistive Technology Information
General Benefits Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Specialized Information and Referral

LONG ISLAND FAMILY SUPPORT CONSUMER COUNCIL | LONG ISLAND FAMILY SUPPORT CONSUMER COUNCIL

A council that provides a strong voice for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on a local level, working with and through the Developmental Disabilities Service Office to plan, develop and monitor family support services.

What's Here

Developmental Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Issue Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities
Families / Friends of People With Disabilities

CHILDREN'S BOOK CLUBS, STORYTIMES, AND PROGRAMS | MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY

Offers a variety of fun activities for children to encourage reading, such as reading clubs and story hours.

What's Here

Children's Library Services

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE RESOURCE INFORMATION | NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE-WESTCHESTER CHAPTER

Offers information on resources and services for alcohol or drugs addiction.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral

TEEN SERVICES | BELLMORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory, and E-Reference. Programs and services may include a Teen Advisory Group, game nights, movie nights, arts and crafts, cooking and a summer reading club. I-pads and touch screen Windows PC in Teen Zone.

What's Here

Recreational Activities / Sports
Library Services
Public Access Computers / Tools

MINORITY OUTREACH PROGRAM | WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER

Assists Hispanic and African American individuals with disabilities to access resources that are available to them in order to participate in community life.

What's Here

General Benefits Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer to Peer Networking

LIBRARY SERVICES | PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Provides books, magazines, and other media on-loan for free to the local community, including computer access and online databases, eBooks and more. Children's story time.

What's Here

Public Internet Access Sites
Library Audiovisual Services
Online Databases
Book Loan
Computer Distribution Programs
Public Libraries

FEINGOLD ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. | FEINGOLD ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S.

Provides the following: information on the relationship of food additives on a person's behavior, learning and health, dietary program for the attention deficit, autistic, pervasive developmental delay and chemically sensitive individual and written materials that help determine and avoid salicylates in foods, medications and other areas. Also offers food shopping guide, and telephone support from peer parents. Newsletter available.

What's Here

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Allergies
Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer Counseling
Parenting / Family Support Groups
Information and Referral
Parent to Parent Networking

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY | CHRIST THE KING ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Provides emergency services such as food, clothing, financial assistance, transportation and referral services to all persons residing in the Commack Community. Run in conjunction with St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call for further information.

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Pantries
General Clothing Provision
Comprehensive Information and Referral

PARENT SERVICES | CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF NASSAU

Provides free child care resources and referrals to parents or guardians who need child care, an overview of available options, consumer education, information on financial assistance, and resource development and recruitment. Parent Services works with numerous community based organizations agencies, service providers, school districts, institutions of higher learning and the private sector to identify, collaborate, advocate and secure needed services for parents/caregivers. The department maintains a comprehensive NACCRRAware provider database for child care resource and referrals. Parent Services Department's Director is also oversees and coordinates the Legally Exempt Enrollment Program, which is responsible for all legally exempt enrollments.Families in need of child care can access Council's services for free by telephone, through the internet at Council's website, email, mail and fax or in person for child care options that best meet the family needs. Low income parents are given information about eligibility for child care subsidy through the Nassau County Department of Social Services (NC DSS) as well as information from the continously updated child care provider database regarding sliding scales, scholarships and multi-child discounts at various child care facilities. Each parent that calls the Council is offered information on Early Intervention services and/or the Early Childhood Direction Center for children with special needs, current financial information including Earned Income Tax Credits, Child & Dependent Care Credits, and Child Health Plus as well as referrals to assist them re:many other issues concerning the family (ex. legal, domestic violence, mental health, child abuse, etc.).Staff presents "Finding Child Care" workshops and/or sets up informational tables (where a parent counselor ins available to do on-site intakes) at various community fairs, libraries, meetings, conferences and community events. For further information please contact Child Care Council of Nassau at (516)358-9250.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Child Care Provider Referrals

FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN CANCER THERAPY | FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN CANCER THERAPY

An educational organization that provides a global hub of information about prevention and non-toxic therapies for cancer. Supports and funds biological cancer research and nutritional science investigations, works to eliminate carcinogenic substances from the environment and produces a newsletter via their website where there are several Resources and Practitioner Directory. Also offers books, DVD's and eBooks for donations.

What's Here

Health Education
Alternative Medicine
Information Clearinghouses
Alternative Medicine Referrals

MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB OF SUFFOLK COUNTY | MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB OF SUFFOLK COUNTY

MOTC of Suffolk County is a support group for mothers of multiples and expectant mothers of multiples. Services include clothing and equipment exchange, workshops for specific areas of interest and a library. Also hold seasonal parties and outings for moms, children and other family members. Meetings consist of a business meeting and guest speaker or other program. Monthly Newsletter Doubletalk is also published.

What's Here

Females
Workshops / Symposiums
Multiple Birth Parents
Support Groups

GOVERNMENT-BASED PROGRAM | CHESTERFIELD TOWN

Local municipal services.

What's Here

Government Information Services

COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION | GREENBURGH/ELMSFORD COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP)

Offers information and referrals to services and resources in the community that may be needed by local residents.

What's Here

Comprehensive Information and Referral

LEGAL HAND CALL-IN CENTER | LEGAL HAND

Provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to help resolve issues in areas such as housing, family, domestic violence, immigration, and public benefits, and try to prevent problems from turning into legal actions.

What's Here

Lawyer Referral Services
Legal Information Services
Specialized Information and Referral

SPECIAL EDUCATAION ADVOCACY SERVICES | TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE

Provides advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families regarding school-related issues, or any area where the client is in need of advocacy.

What's Here

School System Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Education Advocacy Groups