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Provide a single point of entry into the long term care system, giving unbiased, comprehensive information to individuals inquiring about publicly and privately funded long term care options in their communities. Information on a full range of services will be provided to adults and children with disabilities requiring long term care, companionship, etc., regardless of their payment source.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Specialized Information and Referral
Friendly Telephoning
Services include summer employment program, handicapped bus, Handicapped Enforcement Parking Program, specialized library, newsletter, TTY phone, suggestions on removal of architectural barriers, information and referral, ombudsman who investigates complaints, and listing of accessible services/buildings. Liasion to the Citizen's Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities.

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Accessibility Information
Disability Related Transportation
Disability Rights Groups
Telecommunication Relay Services
Summer Employment
Special Collections and Archives
Newsletters
Disability Parking Permits
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Information
Provides general information on domestic violence and referrals to local assistance. For Public Policy information: 2000 M Street, NW, Ste 480, Washington, DC. Phone: (202)467-8714.

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Family Violence Prevention
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Abuse Counseling
Children of Abused Women / Men
Abused Adults
Specialized Information and Referral
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abusers
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abused Children
Provides information and assistance on community resources and services to older town residents and their families regarding issues of aging, such as flu shots, HEAP, housing, home care, etc. Printed materials are available for free, along with counseling and help to navigate the various programs and applications that are offered.

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Emergency Medical Information Alert Systems
Specialized Information and Referral
General Benefits Assistance
Provides information and referrals, life planning assistance and transitional planning awareness to people and their families with Developmental Disabilities.

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Developmental Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Life Care Planning
Long Term Care Issues
Provides information and referrals to driving safety programs, in-car evaluations and rehabilitation. Information is also provided on alternative transportation and other support services that may be of help to seniors.
Offers information and referrals to resources for older adults within the community, based on the needs of the individual.

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Individual Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Helps parents access resources for schooling and training, medical and dental care, and for basic needs (WIC, FAN Programs, etc.) and self help programs (AA, drug rehab, etc.). Provides educational programs on child rearing, nutrition, child abuse, etc. to help educate and inform parents. Encourages parent involvement as volunteers on committees and in classrooms. Teachers and FSW make several home visits to keep parents abreast of child's progress and to see how best to serve the families. Special needs services available on-site by referral.

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Parent Counseling
Family Support Centers / Outreach
Family Based Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Specialized information and referral/assistance program for older adults and their families. Supports the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of adults age 60 and up.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Advocacy Groups
The Immigration Resource Coordinator provides case management through a coordination of services and referrals for Immigrants and Refugees in the North Country Region. The North Country Region includes Clinton, Essex, St Lawrence, Franklin, Jefferson and Lewis Counties. These resources can also include a free immigration consultation with an attorney.

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Case / Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral
Naturalization Support / Legal Services
Provides support and information to families with special needs children. Also matches parents, by request, with a trained support parent who has a child with a similar disability, chronic illness, or health care concern to help with parenting issues. This helps to build a support network and connect to tools and resources in the community. Also offers speakers to educate health care professionals, teachers, and others who care for children with special needs.

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Outreach Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer to Peer Networking
Offers a newsletter, and other information formats, including online resources to help parents of children with developmental disabilities, with community resources, services and support. Also available online is a referral form which can be filled out and submitted. Also provides an annual Young Children Expo conference for parents, health care professionals, teachers, or anyone who works with children with developmental disabilities.

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Workshops / Symposiums
Printed Materials
Internet Information Resources
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers a full range of therapeutic, educational, social, recreational and vocational programming for the person with Autism, and support, informational, respite and social opportunities to their parents and other family members. Call for additional information.

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Autism Therapy
Specialized Information and Referral
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Recreational Activities / Sports
Case / Care Management
Offers healthcare outreach services including education and referrals to related resources and systems of care to Village of Hempstead residents.

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Family Support Centers / Outreach
Specialized Information and Referral
Health Care Referrals
Community Wellness Programs
Provides counseling, recommendations and behavior support strategies for developmentally disabled individuals and their families. Services are provided in family houses, in the community and other locations.

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Family Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Parenting Education
Case / Care Management
Provides information on recycling includes residential settings or commercial enterprises, government, institutions and industry to recycle reusable resources.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Provides a domestic violence program which helps victims with counseling, advocacy, referral to shelters and other services or resources, lock replacement, and assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services Compensation.

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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Crime Prevention Equipment / Registries
Crime Victim Compensation
Community Services provides linkage to shelters, and a meal for anyone in need.
Offers labor market information regarding unemployment insurance including the process of filing claims, answers to inquiries regarding existing claims, information regarding job training programs, including those funded by the WIA (Workforce Investment Act), the Older Americans Act, the Senior Community Employment Opportunity Program, the Perkins Act, and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. Provides information regarding programs for education and training, and referrals to local resources. Provides job search assistance, use of Resource Room which includes personal computers, job banks, resume software, a photocopier, fax machine, telephone bank, workstations, instructional videos, and a listing of employer job orders in the job bank. Call for more information. Additional site in Long Beach.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search Resource Centers
Workshops / Symposiums
Job Development
Provides case and care management aimed at promoting safe, independent community living to Nassau County families and individuals with psychiatric and/or medical disabilities. develops individualized care plans and makes referrals to needed support services.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Case / Care Management Referrals
Case / Care Management
Mental Health Care Facilities
Offers information and referrals to resources and services, along with online and printed materials on liver disease and all related topics.
Provides Information and referrals regarding services and resources for people with disabilities.
Offers information via a newsletter in print and online to family, friends, and professionals about community services regarding the needs and issues of individuals with developmental disabilities. Also provides information to parents of children with developmental disabilities about possible resources and services which are available within the community.
Offers information on local events, current policy, and referrals to local resources for issues affecting women.

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Women's Advocacy Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevention programs offered to community groups to stop instances of child sexual abuse. Offers local information and referral about child sexual abuse issues.

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Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education