Works with Hispanic girls ages 12-16 to address the high rate of attempted suicides among young Hispanic girls from impoverished areas of Nassau County.

Provides permanent housing assistance for homeless individuals/families with a disability. Participants contribute 30% of their income to the rent. Contact office for forms, application and further information.

Serves as the liaison between County government and its large Hispanic population. Coordinates resources for the Hispanic community with the goal of educating, empowering and developing integration initiatives that will foster greater participation in Nassau County's social, economic, and civic life. Works with the County Executive's Office and other County agencies on the research, analysis, and implementation of policy to ensure that the Hispanic community is afforded equal opportunities, meaningful engagement, and access to Nassau County government. Call for more detailed information.

Provides referral services in the areas of community organizations, health, housing, employment, social services, education, government issues and voter registration. Second location at 10 Third Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717.

Provides literature, advice, and consultation to low income Spanish speaking residents of Nassau County.

Provides intervention on behalf of tenants to prevent homelessness and to assist those who are homeless. This includes assistance in finding affordable housing, advocacy and dispute resolution in landlord/tenant matters, assist tenants in money management and household budgeting. Referrals are made to programs such as: HEAP, SECTION 8, Social Services, and Public Housing. Assistance with applications to these programs are provided, particularly, for those with language and cultural barriers.

Works directly at the Department of Social Services providing assistance for individuals who are victims of domestic violence. Provides waivers if needed to ensure the safety of the individual. Waivers can include child support, spousal support and other support. Call for information.

Provides information and referral, case management, advocacy, and assistance with obtaining benefits, transportation, housing, medical services, and translation/interpretation.

Program provides computer skills training which offers hands on training for those who are unemployed. Also included is English as a Second Language, workshops in youth leadership, self-esteem, employment opportunities, and technology to help students meet the changing demands of today's job market.

Provides computer skills, hands-on training for beginners and for more experienced users. Programs are for current students, out-of-school youth, and adults. Vocational training is designed for people who are welfare recipients, the unemployed, or those seeking a career change. Programs include career counseling, evaluations, workshops and classes for job readiness, networking, job-search, resume writing, interview skills, and follow-up support service after employment. ESL training and GED assistance is available.

Offers Latino breast cancer survivors opportunities to discuss their experiences. Call for meeting dates.

Assists victims of domestic violence with court advocacy, Department of Social Service waivers, and case management. Support Groups meet weekly. Provides assistance to acquire child support, child custody issues and Orders of Protection. Call for further information.

Provides continuing day treatment mental health services to Hispanic/Spanish speaking clients. Services include: assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, vocational/educational training, recreation, crisis intervention, rehabilitation services, social support, self help and empowerment services for individuals 18 years or older.

Ryan White Transportation program offers FREE medical transportation to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Nassau County. Transportation is provided to obtain health care services related directly to HIV/AIDS as in medical care, dental care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Transportation will be provided via taxi, Gas Cards, and Metro Cards. All other resources for transportation must be exhausted prior to using resources from this program.

Provides services such as psychiatric evaluations, individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, family support groups, medication management, and referrals to adults infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Call. Walk in. Appointment preferred.

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.

Assists Hispanic youth and their families in the acculturation process. Addresses problems associated with scholastic underachievement, family dysfunction, domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect. Provides individual and group counseling, family mediation, parent education series, crisis intervention, and school intervention to assist Hispanic youth and their families. Offers after school homework help/tutoring and six week summer camp.

Assists in development of families by providing community service and support groups and incorporating and encouraging family structure and support. Address needs in the following areas: social services, domestic violence, child and elderly abuse, immigration, discrimination, housing, education issues, veterans affairs and crisis intervention.

Provides Independent Living Services by culturally sensitive, bi-lingual staff members who focus on issues directly related to and which impact the disabled Hispanic Community. Provides services such as peer counseling, advocacy, housing referrals, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), limited transportation, equipment loan, etc. to the Hispanic community in Nassau County. Creative arts workshops are provided. Appointment required.