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Provides new wigs to chemotherapy/radiation patients. Call for an appointment. No Walk-ins.

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Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Health Supportive Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Wigs
Cancer
Offers elderly or severely disabled individuals residing at home a day program providing nursing and medical care, case/care management and recreation. Services include access to a variety of medical specialists (dentist, podiatrist, audiologist, therapists), and individualized nursing care for a wide range of medical conditions associated with chronic illness and aging including Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson's Disease. Program attendance is based on individual needs. Transportation to and from the Center is available.

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Recreational Therapy
Older Adult / Aging Issues
Diabetes
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Volunteer Opportunities
People With Chronic Illnesses
Dementia
Adult Day Program Centers
Geriatric Assessment
Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Contact the American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 for more information.

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Females
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Cancer
Provides individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer the opportunity to share experiences and learn information about the illness and its treatment. Please call for exact dates and times.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Prostate Cancer
Offers individuals post laryngectomy the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss issues and experiences they have encountered after surgery.
Offers counseling services with a board-certified diabetes nurse educator and a monthly support group. Call for an appointment and support group schedule.

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Adults
Hospitals
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Diabetes
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Offers relaxation classes for cancer survivors. Please call for more information, meeting dates and times.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer
Yoga
Meditation
Dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and finding a cure for the disease.
An assisted living community that specializes in senior living and offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

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Dementia
Secured Supportive Housing Units
Independent Living Communities / Complexes
Offers support groups and educational seminars for caregivers of persons with Alzheimers or a related dementia.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Dementia
Caregivers
Support Groups
Provides supervised, meaningful day activities for frail elderly people who may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. In-depth treatment plans are devised for each client and much one-on-one attention is given. Two meals a day plus afternoon snack are provided. Call for further information.

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Support Groups
Adult Day Program Centers
Dementia
Catholic Charities operates group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that encourage each resident to grow in their functioning and to participate in their communities. As able, residents participate in day programs and workshops, engage in social and recreational activities in the community, have household chores, and run errands. Some even maintain competitive employment. Residential services are provided in 13 residences serving 107 people in communities throughout Long Island including: Amityville (two residences, one for developmentally disabled adults with Alzheimer's disease/dementia) Aquebogue, Babylon Village, Copiague, Elmont, Hampton Bays, Huntington Station, Manhasset (for Developmentally disabled deaf adults) Southhold, Valley Stream, West Babylon (two residences)

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Dementia
Developmental Disabilities
Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Deafness
Hearing Loss
Intellectual Disabilities
Provides primary care services and subspecialty services in pediatrics including the following: Adolescent Medicine, Allergy Immunology, Cardiology, Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Critical Care, Developmental and Behavioral, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric AIDS Center, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology, Pulmonology. Also offers Cystic Fibrosis Center, Children's Kidney Center, Children's Lung, Allergy and Breathing Center, as well as Counseling, Education and Support for Kids.

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Infants
Pediatrics
Patients
Inpatients
Adolescent Medicine
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Specialty
Children
Pediatric Allergy Specialty
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialty
Pediatric Patients
Hospitals
Pediatric AIDS
Adolescents
Pediatric Cardiology
Genetic Disorders
Cancer
Neonatal Intensive Care
Pediatric Intensive Care
Offers individuals diagnosed with brain tumors and their caregivers the opportunity to meet separately to receive guidance, support and learn relaxation techniques. Meetings will be held in the Monter conference room. Please call for more information.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Brain Tumors
Caregiver Consultation and Support
Only voluntary national organization dedicated to helping people cope with the problems associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, a bone disorder characterized by fragile bone that breaks easily. Also known as "brittle bone disease".

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Genetic Disorders
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Congenital Conditions / Anomalies
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides housing in apartments for persons with mental illness, for families with parent(s) living with mental illness, and those living with mental illness and HIV+. Client can access community services, develop skills for daily living when necessary, manage finances, and advocate for themselves.

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Mental Health Halfway Houses
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Families / Friends of Mentally Ill
Families / Friends of People With AIDS / HIV
HIV Infections
Volunteer Opportunities
Mental Illness / Emotional Disabilities
Offers individuals living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL)and their caregivers a opportunities to meet and talk to peers dealing with similar issues. Please call for meeting dates and times.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer
Families / Friends of People With Cancer
Leukemia
An assisted living community that specializes in senior living and offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

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Independent Living Communities / Complexes
Secured Supportive Housing Units
Dementia
Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome through advocacy and supporting inclusion within schools, communities, and the work place.

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Advocacy
Down Syndrome
Families and Individuals Needing Support
Group Advocacy
A recreational program providing two one week camp sessions for children ages 5-10 years with diabetes. The camp is staffed by nurses, a doctor and highly trained camp counselors providing diabetes education. Program limited to 25 children per week.

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Diabetes
Camps
Therapeutic Camps
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides breast health and breast cancer education. Offers bilingual workshops, attends community events, and provides outreach throughout Long Island. Also offers referrals to free/low cost mammograms for women who are uninsured and/or undocumented.

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African American Community
Health Education
Undocumented People
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Breast Cancer
Public Awareness / Education
Hispanic / Latino Community
Women
Specialized Information and Referral
People With Inadequate Health Insurance
Workshops / Symposiums
Provides a bi-lingual, six session program for children ages 8-11 to teach them how to better deal with their asthma.

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Asthma
Educational Programs
Children
Tobacco Use Education / Prevention
The Food Allergy Center is a comprehensive center for children with food allergies. Skin and CAP RAST testing, along with double blind, placebo controlled food challenges, are performed to identify allergy triggers. The staff provides counseling, educational materials and support to patients and families.

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Allergies
Allergy Specialty
Allergy Testing
Families and Individuals Needing Support
Children's Hospitals
Hospitals
Specialty Medicine
Health Supportive Services
Pediatric Allergy Specialty
Children
Pediatrics
Provides a residential adult home for senior citizens offering 24 hour security and emergency call systems. Also offers supervision of medications and assistance with personal care, social and recreational programs with scheduled trips and daily meals. Call or visit website for further information and brochure.
Offers breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment the opportunity to discuss their experiences with other indviduals.

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Mastectomy Patients
Breast Cancer
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients