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ASPERGER AUTISM NETWORK AANE | ASPERGER AUTISM NETWORK AANE

Provides support and education for families, individuals, and professionals affected by Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders through support programs, website, a mailing list and a newsletter. Helps people with Asperger's or similar autism spectrum and neurodiverse profiles build meaningful, connected lives. Provides individuals, families, and professionals with information, education, community, support, and advocacy — all in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Volunteer Opportunities

AUTISM PROGRAMS | ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM - STAATSBURG

This program serves children with autism and other related developmental disabilities and provides special education, ABA, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical thereapy, behavioral management, clinical and health services, recreational and social programs.

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Autism Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Workshops / Symposiums
Speech and Language Pathology
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

TOURETTE SYNDROME EDUCATION AND AWARENESS | TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION-NEW YORK HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER

Provides various modes to educate and create awareness about Tourette Syndrome, for parents, health care professionals, school personnel and others about symptoms, treatments, and coping with the disease.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

PROJECT R.A.P. (RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS PROGRAM) | SUN RIVER HEALTHCARE - DUTCHESS - AMENIA

Trains teenagers as peer volunteers, to make awareness and prevention presentations on AIDS/HIV.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

VETERANS' AFFAIRS | VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Advocates on behalf of all veterans, advises Supervisor and Town Council on veterans' affairs and issues, promotes military observances and holidays to the general public, and educates the community regarding significant contributions by veterans to America's freedom.

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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Veterans
Veteran Benefits Assistance

CHILD ABUSE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS | PREVENT CHILD ABUSE NEW YORK

Offers education and public awareness about child abuse in a variety of methods, including online resources, brochures, and info cards, teaching about issues leading to child abuse and its prevention.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Internet Information Resources
Printed/Printable Materials

PUBLIC EDUCATION | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION

Provides public education programs that address cancer prevention and treatment, as well as a smoking cessation program. Available for adults and student groups.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Smoking/Vaping Cessation

EVERGREEN NETWORK | VERA HOUSE

Provides information and education regarding elder abuse abuse and neglect; including financial abuse, ID theft and scams, as well as indicators of abuse, risk factors, and intervention.

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Elder Abuse Prevention
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

MEN'S PREVENTION & TESTING SERVICES | ACR HEALTH

Offers prevention services that include free and confidential HIV, HCV, STI testing for at-risk men, short-term prevention case management services, peer delivered support and outreach, and risk reduction education.

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Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Hepatitis Testing
Safe Sex Supplies
Confidential HIV Testing
Contraception

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES | ROCKLAND PSYCHIATRIC CENTER - WESTCHESTER - YONKERS

Promotes mental health and improving the lives of family members or significant others through advocacy education, reassurance and support.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

AIDS/HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING | PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (PCDOH)

Provides rapid HIV testing results within 20-30 minutes and gives referrals to support services as needed. Also provides AID/HIV counseling, along with educational and awareness programs.

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AIDS / HIV Prevention Counseling
HIV Testing
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

EDUCATION/TRAINING SERVICES | DUTCHESS BOCES

Provides a child-centered school, with various programs, to educate students in grades K - 8 with special needs. Programs range from intensive, full-day programs to partial therapeutic activities, which integrates academics, social and behavioral competencies. Academically, the emphasis is on reading, writing, and math. Socially and behaviorally programs include activities that teach specific social and behavioral skills with the purpose to address the relationship between behaviors/social issues and academic difficulties.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

Supportive Housing | AIM Independent Living Center - Allegany County Outreach Office

Provides integrated, supportive housing for people with disabilities who are facing homelessness. Apartments are available for Medicaid recipients 55 and older who require assistance with activities of daily living; individuals who are 18 and older with eligibility for services through the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD); and military veterans with disabilities. Staff is located on site who advocate for residents; connect them to services available in the community; provide independent living skills training, and facilitate social and recreational opportunities.

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Family Support Centers / Outreach
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Disabilities Issues
Centers for Independent Living
Independent Living Skills Instruction

Supportive Housing | AIM Independent Living Center

Provides integrated, supportive housing for people with disabilities who are facing homelessness. Apartments are available for Medicaid recipients 55 and older who require assistance with activities of daily living; individuals who are 18 and older with eligibility for services through the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD); and military veterans with disabilities. Staff is located on site who advocate for residents; connect them to services available in the community; provide independent living skills training, and facilitate social and recreational opportunities.

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Family Support Centers / Outreach
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Disabilities Issues
Centers for Independent Living
Independent Living Skills Instruction

Relay for Life | American Cancer Society (ACS) - National Headquarters (Admin Site)

Facilitates community based outreach events celebrating cancer survivorship, promoting early detection and prevention activities, and honoring those who have passed from cancer.

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Cancer
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

Family Advocacy Counseling and Training Services Program | Brain Injury Association of New York State - Finger Lakes Area

Provides linkages for individuals with brain injuries received prior to age 22 and their families with community-based services and supports including understanding and navigating the current system of available services, accessing Medicaid Waiver Programs if qualified, training family members, service providers, and educators to understand the impact of brain injury and brain injury prevention, and making connections to community support groups about living with a brain injury or caring for an individual with a brain injury. Assistance is also provided to understanding the local school system’s special education process. This program is funded by the Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities (OMRDD).

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Brain Disorders
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

CHILD MALTREATMENT AWARENESS AND INFORMATION | CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

Provides speakers to community and civic groups to raise awareness of child maltreatment and to empower people to effectively intervene on behalf of a child in need. Also, offers New York State certification for the identification and reporting of child abuse for mandated reporters, such as teachers and medical personnel. We offer refresher courses as well.

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Workshops / Symposiums
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Family Violence Prevention

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS | GILDA'S CLUB WESTCHESTER

Gilda's Club offers a wide variety of lectures and workshops which include topics such as cancer types, treatments, side effects, coping skills, as well as exercise and art activity classes, etc.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Workshops / Symposiums

COMMUNITY GARDENS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | GREYSTON FOUNDATION

This program has 4 components: Gardening - 6 gardens provide fresh produce for local residents who participate in clean-ups, planning, harvesting, and other garden activities.School and Community-based environmental education. Enviro-Earth Club - which cultivates local environmental leaders by educating and motivating urban youth about gardening and the environment, while promoting health eating and living among the participants and their families.Special Community Events such as barbeques, art projects and street fairs.

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Nutrition Education
Community Celebrations / Festivals
Community Gardening
Fairs / Exhibitions
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Neighborhood Picnics

NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY | NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) NEW YORK STATE

Family-to-Family is the free 12-week family education program for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

AUTISM RESOURCE CENTER | MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY

Offers a comprehensive collection of books, DVDs and periodicals with information which focuses on all aspects of autism spectrum disorders, for all ages.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Printed Materials

PROJECT R.A.P. (RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS PROGRAM) | SUN RIVER HEALTHCARE - DUTCHESS - NORTH HAMILTON/POUGHKEEPSIE

Trains teenagers as peer volunteers, to make awareness and prevention presentations on AIDS/HIV.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education

HOW DO WE BUILD A JUST LONG ISLAND? | ERASE RACISM

Offers public forums and discussions on structural racism and segregation on Long Island in an effect to promote advocacy and rise community awareness, with the goal of building collective actions to advance racial equality and inclusion.

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Diversity Awareness Training
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Ethnic Advocacy Groups

ENCOREPLUS PROGRAM - YWCA | YWCA OF BINGHAMTON/BROOME COUNTY

Provides breast and cervical cancer outreach, education and advocacy for all women. The program assists and provides transportation to uninsured and underinsured women in accessing free annual mammograms and cervical screening through the Breast and Cervical Treatment Act.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Cancer Detection
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

EL-HINDI CENTER FOR DIALOGUE & ACTION | INTERFAITH WORKS OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

Brings together people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to meet and get to know each other through small group deliberation and dialogue that promotes racial and social justice. Offers a school exchange program that matches students at seven Syracuse city schools with those attending seven suburban high schools and middle schools to participate in facilitated dialogue sessions that aim to break down racial and ethnic stereotypes and build bridges of understanding.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Leadership Development
Police/Community Relations Groups
Human Relations Groups