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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION
Provides information and referral, networking and advocacy regarding head injury to ensure access to all medical, residential, vocational and social systems, case management, support groups for survivors, family members and spouses/significant others in two locations, and public and professional awareness through educational in-service programs, publications, legislative advocacy and lobbying.
Provides information and referral, networking and advocacy regarding head injury to ensure access to all medical, residential, vocational and social systems, case management, support groups for survivors, family members and spouses/significant others in two locations, and public and professional awareness through educational in-service programs, publications, legislative advocacy and lobbying.
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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Group Advocacy
Health Care Referrals
Legislative Advocacy
Public Awareness / Education
LINDENHURST YOUTH SERVICES BOARD INC. | LINDENHURST YOUTH SERVICES BOARD INC.
Provides supervised recreational programs, informal counseling/crisis intervention, special events, community outreach, education, information and referral services. Operates a drop-in lounge for neighborhood youth and homework help program is available.
Provides supervised recreational programs, informal counseling/crisis intervention, special events, community outreach, education, information and referral services. Operates a drop-in lounge for neighborhood youth and homework help program is available.
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Adolescent / Youth Counseling
Information and Referral
Crisis Intervention
Volunteer Opportunities
Homework Help Programs
Youth Development
Recreational Activities / Sports
Outreach Programs
HIV TREATMENT INFOLINE | HIV TREATMENT INFOLINE
Provides HIV treatment and care information, free of charge, to people living with HIV, their providers and support networks. Staffed by highly trained volunteers to answer questions about living healthfully with HIV. The InfoLine is a call-back service only. Messages must be left and will be returned.
Provides HIV treatment and care information, free of charge, to people living with HIV, their providers and support networks. Staffed by highly trained volunteers to answer questions about living healthfully with HIV. The InfoLine is a call-back service only. Messages must be left and will be returned.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Medical Information Services
AIDS / HIV Issues
At Risk Populations
Talklines / Warmlines
HIV Infections
Public Awareness / Education
LONG ISLAND LIGHTNING JUNIOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAM | LONG ISLAND LIGHTNING JUNIOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAM
Offers physically challenged participants a competitive co-ed wheelchair basketball travel team experience that seeks to provide physical conditioning, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the knowledge that the players hard work will equal their own success. Provides exposure to collegiate wheelchair programs and stresses that a college education leads to gainful employment. Seeks to create the competitive spirit in its players that will serve them both on the court and throughout their lives. Call for further information.
Offers physically challenged participants a competitive co-ed wheelchair basketball travel team experience that seeks to provide physical conditioning, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the knowledge that the players hard work will equal their own success. Provides exposure to collegiate wheelchair programs and stresses that a college education leads to gainful employment. Seeks to create the competitive spirit in its players that will serve them both on the court and throughout their lives. Call for further information.
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Youth
Recreational Activities / Sports
Children
Physical Disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities
Basketball
Wheelchair Users
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Wheelchairs / Wheeled Mobility
Adolescents
Public Awareness / Education
BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED RESOUCE INFORMATION | FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS (FFB) - NEW YORK
Offers information and referral services for affected individuals and their families, as well as for doctors and eye care professionals. Also provides comprehensive information kits on retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and usher syndrome. The newsletter, InFocus and the e-newsletter, InFocus Online, present articles on coping, research updates and Foundation news, and is sent out 3 times a year. There is also an annual conference.
Offers information and referral services for affected individuals and their families, as well as for doctors and eye care professionals. Also provides comprehensive information kits on retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and usher syndrome. The newsletter, InFocus and the e-newsletter, InFocus Online, present articles on coping, research updates and Foundation news, and is sent out 3 times a year. There is also an annual conference.
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Newsletters
Internet Information Resources
Specialized Information and Referral
AIDS/HIV AWARENESS AND EDUCATION | MOUNT VERNON CITY
Offers public awareness and education on AIDS/HIV through outreach programs, printed materials and workshops.
Offers public awareness and education on AIDS/HIV through outreach programs, printed materials and workshops.
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Outreach Programs
Media Materials
Workshops / Symposiums
Hate Crimes Prevention
ENERGY SAVING INFORMATION | CON EDISON
Teaches customers more about saving money on energy bills and about Con Edison's programs and services. The Advocates can talk with civic, social, religious, professional or other groups at their local meetings. There's no cost to schedule a presentation. Also provides information, depending on the season, on cooling centers, heat stress and tips on how to save on your energy bills, as in winter keeping the house from losing heat, safety tips, managing the thermostat, and more.
Teaches customers more about saving money on energy bills and about Con Edison's programs and services. The Advocates can talk with civic, social, religious, professional or other groups at their local meetings. There's no cost to schedule a presentation. Also provides information, depending on the season, on cooling centers, heat stress and tips on how to save on your energy bills, as in winter keeping the house from losing heat, safety tips, managing the thermostat, and more.
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Energy Information Services
Disaster Preparedness Information
Outreach Programs
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES | EPIC LONG ISLAND
Free educational programs are available for schools, nursing homes, health care agencies, social clubs and any other organization that would like to be educated on the topic of epilepsy, seizure awareness, and first aid. Free seminars on a variety of epilepsy related subjects are conducted on a monthly basis for individuals with epilepsy and their family members, caretakers and social workers or any other interested parties. Training hours are available for Medicaid Service Coordinators and CEUs for Nurses. Information and referral services are available to individuals with epilepsy.
Free educational programs are available for schools, nursing homes, health care agencies, social clubs and any other organization that would like to be educated on the topic of epilepsy, seizure awareness, and first aid. Free seminars on a variety of epilepsy related subjects are conducted on a monthly basis for individuals with epilepsy and their family members, caretakers and social workers or any other interested parties. Training hours are available for Medicaid Service Coordinators and CEUs for Nurses. Information and referral services are available to individuals with epilepsy.
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Public Awareness / Education
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Disease / Disability Information
Workshops / Symposiums
ANIMAL PROTECTION DIVISION | AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
Seeks to end animal cruelty and suffering by tackling issues for all animals' well-being. Pet overpopulation is a main thrust of American Humane Association's work. Assists animal shelters across the nation, rescues animals during natural disasters, provides humane education, protects animals in film and addresses legislative issues in Washington, DC.
Seeks to end animal cruelty and suffering by tackling issues for all animals' well-being. Pet overpopulation is a main thrust of American Humane Association's work. Assists animal shelters across the nation, rescues animals during natural disasters, provides humane education, protects animals in film and addresses legislative issues in Washington, DC.
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Public Awareness / Education
Animal Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
Animal Rescue
Information and Referral
PATIENT SERVICES-HEMPSTEAD | PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NEW YORK
Provides low cost, high quality health care, with primary focus on prevention. Services in health center include gynecological exams, birth control, pregnancy testing, screening for breast and cervical cancer, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections for both men and women, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing for both men and women, prenatal care, first trimester surgical and medical abortion, infertility workup, emergency contraception, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, and men;s health services. A Social Worker is onsite. PCAP and Title X Family Planning Programs (FPEP and FPBP) are available. Counseling is an integral part of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County's patient care.
Provides low cost, high quality health care, with primary focus on prevention. Services in health center include gynecological exams, birth control, pregnancy testing, screening for breast and cervical cancer, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections for both men and women, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing for both men and women, prenatal care, first trimester surgical and medical abortion, infertility workup, emergency contraception, HPV vaccines, LGBT services, and men;s health services. A Social Worker is onsite. PCAP and Title X Family Planning Programs (FPEP and FPBP) are available. Counseling is an integral part of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County's patient care.
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Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment
Public Awareness / Education
Birth Control Counseling
HIV Testing
Outpatient Health Facilities
Family Planning
Prenatal Care
Community Clinics
Birth Control
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Abortion Services
Health Screening / Diagnostic Services
Health Care
Contraception
ADVANCING YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS | FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER - PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN-YONKERS
Offers education and public awareness about AIDS/HIV and sexually transmitted disease, designed specifically for teenagers and young adults, also give information and referrals to resources such as HIV testing and counseling.
Offers education and public awareness about AIDS/HIV and sexually transmitted disease, designed specifically for teenagers and young adults, also give information and referrals to resources such as HIV testing and counseling.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Outreach Programs
MATERNAL AND INFANT COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIVE (MICHC) | ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - MIDDLETOWN
MICHC will provide education, outreach, home visitation, referrals and follow-up to improve the general health and well-being of women and infants, with a focus on family planning and self-sufficiency. The program will engage women and link families to health and other supportive services in the targeted communities of Newburgh, Middletown and Port Jervis.
MICHC will provide education, outreach, home visitation, referrals and follow-up to improve the general health and well-being of women and infants, with a focus on family planning and self-sufficiency. The program will engage women and link families to health and other supportive services in the targeted communities of Newburgh, Middletown and Port Jervis.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Prenatal / Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Outreach Programs
VETERANS SERVICES | VETERANS SERVICES AGENCY - BROOKHAVEN OFFICE
Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.
Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.
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Outreach Programs
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Support Groups
Veteran Pension Program
Veteran Disability Compensation Benefits
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Peer Support Services
Career Counseling
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER | KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY
Provides books, literature, Internet resources, videos, and other information on caregiving.
Provides books, literature, Internet resources, videos, and other information on caregiving.
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Directory / Resource List Publication
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREAT NECK | COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREAT NECK
Offers church services in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), counseling, fellowship, marriages and outreach. Call for English and Chinese worship schedules.
Offers church services in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), counseling, fellowship, marriages and outreach. Call for English and Chinese worship schedules.
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Spiritual Enrichment
Religious Groups / Communities
Places of Worship
Religious Activities
Outreach Programs
YOUTH SERVICES AND RECREATION | RESOURCE AND REFERRAL
Dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment so that all youth, all families, and the entire community achieve their potential. Among the services offered by Glen Cove Youth Bureau are the following: Summer Employment Program, Internship Program, Youth Bureau Summer Camp, After 3 Program, Youth Drop-In Center, Youth Center After School Program, Remote Learning Program (COVID), Mentoring, Family Services Program, Glen Cove Youth Bureau Events and more.
Dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment so that all youth, all families, and the entire community achieve their potential. Among the services offered by Glen Cove Youth Bureau are the following: Summer Employment Program, Internship Program, Youth Bureau Summer Camp, After 3 Program, Youth Drop-In Center, Youth Center After School Program, Remote Learning Program (COVID), Mentoring, Family Services Program, Glen Cove Youth Bureau Events and more.
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Recreational Facilities
Recreation Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Recreational Activities / Sports
Outreach Programs
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESOURCE CENTER, INC.
ADRC plays an important role in educating Long Island’s caregivers. Both professional caregivers who work in assisted living facilities or nursing homes, and individual family members who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, benefit from increased knowledge and practical training exercises.
ADRC plays an important role in educating Long Island’s caregivers. Both professional caregivers who work in assisted living facilities or nursing homes, and individual family members who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, benefit from increased knowledge and practical training exercises.
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Outreach Programs
Workshops / Symposiums
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND DEVELOPMENT | GREATER OSSINING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Promotes business through member services, educational programs, cooperative programs and legislative advocacy that balances prosperity with the quality of life in the community. Maintains a community calendar of community events. Also posts job openings within the community, on the website.
Promotes business through member services, educational programs, cooperative programs and legislative advocacy that balances prosperity with the quality of life in the community. Maintains a community calendar of community events. Also posts job openings within the community, on the website.
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Job Information
Community Calendars
Chambers of Commerce
TRAINING AND EDUCATION | PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NEW YORK
Provides training and education programs to the community through workshops and seminars on human sexuality. Goals include strengthening parent-child communication skills, educating adolescents about sexual decision making and responsibility, and providing prevention education on a broad spectrum of health problems, including AIDS.
Provides training and education programs to the community through workshops and seminars on human sexuality. Goals include strengthening parent-child communication skills, educating adolescents about sexual decision making and responsibility, and providing prevention education on a broad spectrum of health problems, including AIDS.
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Parents
Health Education
Workshops / Symposiums
Sexuality / Reproductive Health Education
Public Awareness / Education
Education Research
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS NATIONAL OFFICE - ONLINE SERVICES | THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
* Provides educational information on grief following the death of a child through publicity, speaking engagements, and the distribution of materials.* Provides monthly outreach to bereaved family members and professionals through chapter newsletters, websites, Facebook Pages, and special programs, including regional conferences, concurrent walks, phone calls, e-mails, and personal visits.* Provides a website with information and an online support community for bereaved families after the death of a child at any age from any cause, as well as contact information for local chapters.
* Provides educational information on grief following the death of a child through publicity, speaking engagements, and the distribution of materials.* Provides monthly outreach to bereaved family members and professionals through chapter newsletters, websites, Facebook Pages, and special programs, including regional conferences, concurrent walks, phone calls, e-mails, and personal visits.* Provides a website with information and an online support community for bereaved families after the death of a child at any age from any cause, as well as contact information for local chapters.
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Online Connection Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Public Awareness/Education
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAININGS | CONTACT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Provides trainings in suicide prevention including Talk Saves Lives, QPR Gatekeeper Training, safeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Provides trainings in suicide prevention including Talk Saves Lives, QPR Gatekeeper Training, safeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
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Suicide Prevention Programs
Public Awareness/Education
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION | AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION-GREATER CENTRAL NY CHAPTER
* Provides information on support groups or online support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide/find-support/find-a-support-group
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
* Provides information on support groups or online support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide/find-support/find-a-support-group
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
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Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
AMBULANCE SERVICES | CHS MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE
* Provides ambulance and first responder services.* Offers on-site free blood pressure readings.* Provides demonstrations for local schools and organizations, community events, and other groups.
* Provides ambulance and first responder services.* Offers on-site free blood pressure readings.* Provides demonstrations for local schools and organizations, community events, and other groups.
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Disaster/Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities
Emergency Medical Transportation
Public Awareness/Education
Blood Pressure Screening
LIVINGSTON COUNTY MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH TEAM FOR YOUTH | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH ROCHESTER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
* Provides in-home mental health crisis intervention for at risk youths. Immediate intervention, evaluation and stabilization. Case consultation with other agency care providers. Liaison with health providers. Community education. Staff development and training. Family support. Livingston County Counseling and Mental Heath Services serves as a back up for the Mobile Mental Health Team when the team is unavailable.
* Provides in-home mental health crisis intervention for at risk youths. Immediate intervention, evaluation and stabilization. Case consultation with other agency care providers. Liaison with health providers. Community education. Staff development and training. Family support. Livingston County Counseling and Mental Heath Services serves as a back up for the Mobile Mental Health Team when the team is unavailable.
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Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams
Public Awareness/Education
DOLAN DNA LEARNING CENTER | DOLAN DNA LEARNING CENTER
Science center devoted entirely to genetics education and operates center for molecular genetic research. Offers field trips, student summer day camps, education workshops, teacher training and fellowships, school district membership programs and opportunities for public education.
Science center devoted entirely to genetics education and operates center for molecular genetic research. Offers field trips, student summer day camps, education workshops, teacher training and fellowships, school district membership programs and opportunities for public education.
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Field Trips / Excursions
Genetic Disorders
Research
Educational Programs
Public Awareness / Education
