Provides a number of awareness and outreach programs to professional and community groups on domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, date rape and other violent crime issues.

MHA provides information, training, financial and other support to individuals with autism disorders and their families.

Provides rabies vaccinations for both humans and domestic pets, including information about rabies and what to do with a rabid animal and if pets or people are bitten by one.

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

Offers parents of elementary and middle school students parent education on bullying prevention, Internet safety and relational aggression. Workshops are offered on site to parent groups of ten or more. Call for more information.

Advocates for quality, affordable and accessible child care in legislation and public policy for children and families. The Council collaborated and works with other child care organizations and community groups, school, etc. to education about and support high-quality child care.

Provides support services for families and caretakers of those with server mental illness, and helping them through advocacy education, reassurance and support.

Offers various forms of education and public awareness through the internet, educational presentations, in-service training, and printed materials in several languages.

Offers trainings and education to families, parent-to-parent support, and advocacy assistance. Provides funding to families for respite, therapeutic recreational activities, summer camps, specialized adaptive equipment, home modifications, and emergency services.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Provides screening tests for lead poisoning and monitors the records of all lead screening conducted in Oswego County. Ensures appropriate medical follow-up and makes referrals for environmental, and nursing visits when indicated.

The Cortland LGBTQ Center provides referrals to LGBTQ safe and sensitive services, educational trainings for community members and professionals, youth and family support services, group activities, advocacy and referrals, LGBTQ community event planning, and collaborations with businesses to create LGBTQ-friendly services.We care currently working remotely with plans to reopen in-person services sometime Fall 2021.

Offers trainings and education to families, parent-to-parent support, and advocacy assistance. Provides funding to families for respite, therapeutic recreational activities, summer camps, specialized adaptive equipment, home modifications, and emergency services.

Offers an educational program designed to provide tools to increase military knowledge, promote personal growth and resilience, and develop leadership skills.

Provides trainings in suicide prevention including Talk Saves Lives, QPR Gatekeeper Training, safeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

Provides prevention programs for elementary, middle, and high schools, after school, and other programs to educate and enhance well-being for youth in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Provides a disability-related research center that works to develop and implement initiatives promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities.

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.

In cooperation with the MHA in NYS and Mental Health America, we promote mental health instigma around mental health issues. Training to empower individuals, families, and groups through peer support, advocacy and provide with mental health concerns on the community level through educational programs and community conversations about mental health issues, barriers to accessing support, and combating the social Tompkins County. As a team of Peer Specialists, we draw on our lived experience and specialized services which promote mental health recovery. We advocate for the human and civil rights of people

Works to increase community awareness and understanding of child abuse regarding the extent of abuse in the community and the services available to respond to and prevent abuse.

advocacy services educational presentations prevention programs information and referral resources collaborating with the Mental Health Stigma Taskforce to combat stigma associated with mental illnessto improve mental health and emotional well-being of Cortland County residents.

Provides education on seizure recognition and epilepsy first aid to schools, agencies, and organizations.

Provides school-based, community, and professional education programs on a variety of topics, including sexual abuse prevention, domestic violence awareness, healthy relationships, dating violence, and elder abuse.

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.