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Family to Family Class is a free 12-week class for family, partners and friends of a loved one with a mental health condition (brain disorder) signs and symptoms of one. This course provides education and support to cope more effectively.

Provides technology for people with physical disabilities which includes augmentative/alternative communication to assist those who are unable to communicate via speech; computer access; environmental controls to learn new approaches to everyday tasks such as turning on household appliances; and seating and wheeled mobility which provides wheelchairs and customized seating/positioning systems. Also offers clinical evaluations, information services, inpatient and outpatient services and technology evaluations in the hospital's smart apartment, which is a model home equipped with an array of assistive technology devices,

Victim-centered, compassionate medical and forensic care in a private setting for rape and sexual assault survivors. Free physical examination with an injury assessment, collection of forensic evidence and appropriate prophylaxis medications provided by specially trained medical professionals. Victim Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS) will provide accompaniment by a rape crisis counselor for emotional support during the exam and follow-up by the SANE Liaison for counseling resources, medical and legal advocacy.

Inspects food service establishments, investigates foodborne disease outbreaks, responds to complaints, and provides training for food industry personnel. Under this jurisdiction, the Nassau County Department of Health permits over 5,700 food serving establishments in Nassau County, including restaurants, delis, mobile food trucks, schools, senior feeding units, and food vending units. It also reviews plans for new and renovated food-service establishments. The Bureau also will help with detailed information for those who want to operate a food truck or start a catering or bakery business in their home. The Bureau will provide a list of restaurant inspection records as well as take restaurant complaints. Call for detailed information.

A consumer driven personal assistance program that allows people with disabilities to gain more control over their personal assistance services. CDPAP enables self directing consumers to advertise, recruit, interview, hire, supervise, train and dismiss their own personal assistant(s). Self directing persons assess their own needs, determine how and by whom these needs should be met, and monitor the quality of services received. Individuals independently make all decisions and manage services directly. If an individual is unable to do so, they may use a certain family member or friend to manage needed services. Call for further information.

Provides short term (up to 7 days) out-of-home respite care to help caregivers or families caring for someone diagnosed with mental illness and needs supervision while they are away.

Offers communication evaluation, cochlear implant training/consultation, language development therapy, auditory perception training, articulation remediation. Conducts parent/infant program, early intervention program. Offers educational advocacy, planning and support.

Cooling centers are facilities where you can go to cool off during extreme heat. Locations and Phone Number provided. Call cooling center directly for hours of operations. Copy and paste link below for locations and numbers https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/

Offers a smoking cessation program for those who want to give up cigarettes.

Offers Dance Camp for ages 6-14 which is an inspirational and fun program that combines learning new choreography while working on flexibility, stretching and technique. Created for campers of all levels and abilities, whether you are new to Dance or taking lessons in a studio through the school year, this program can help you learn the basics, experience new teaching techniques or fine tune your skills. Call for detailed information.

Brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations, and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicine they need through the public or private program that's right for them. The website offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs. Call or visit the website for more information.

Promotes and unifies the retail commercial, service and industrial businesses of Shelter Island as well as the professional leaders and institutions of the community. Advances community interests through study, research and legislative advocacy. Invests in the economic growth and development of the community.

Offers individual counseling services to women and men who are affected by all forms of domestic violence. This crisis-oriented counseling helps client's to take control of their lives and make positive changes. Longer term counseling provides a setting for sorting out options and start the healing process. Also services victims of rape and sexual assault. Offered on residential and non-residential basis. Services available at Riverhead, East Hampton and Southampton offices. Appointment required.

Provides an ongoing, walk-in support group for women and men who are or have experienced physical, verbal or emotional abuse. Child care provided.

The program provides medicine free of charge to eligible individuals, primarily the uninsured who, and without assistance could not afford needed Merck medicines.

Parents Anonymous Inc. is a family strengthening organization leading the way in prevention by positively impacting the well-being of families and communities worldwide.

Provides parent education, parent/child programs, referral to community programs, and field trips. Call for more information/brochure.

LH provides a 24-hour supervised community residence in a homelike setting, for adults diagnosed with severe or persistent mental illness who have the ability to live more independent away from a hospital setting.

Provides counseling to seniors and their families on ways to unlock the equity in their homes and convert it into monthly income and/or a line of credit.

A permit is issued to a person with a qualifying disability, and the permit may be used in any vehicle in which that person is riding.

Offers free concerts to Long Isalnd music lovers at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand at Northport Village Park overlooking Northport Harbor on 5 consecutive summer Thursday evenings.

Office investigates harassment complaints and monitors equal employment and affirmative action policy and procedures. It also audits county contracts to maintain participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), certifies businesses as women or minority owned, and monitors the county's personnel and hiring procedures to assure compliance with the County's affirmative action plan.

Provides Handicap Ramps, Lifts, Adaptions and Modifications to the home that make it easier for the Elderly, Veterans and Disabled Homeowners to remain in their homes including handicap accessible bathrooms and accessible kitchens and other minor adaptations.