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Provides emergency housing through the Supervised Family Residence (SFR). The SFR houses up to nine families each, living under the supervision of a case manager. Families are able to give each other peer support and encouragement, and everyone benefits from the homelike atmosphere. CHI also provides emergency housing to single adults in a Supervised Singles Residence (SSR), licensed by New York State, using the congregate model and providing intensive case management, including supervision from a psychiatric nurse practitioner. In addition, CHI in partnership with Suffolk County DSS, operates a service center in Patchogue open to homeless single adults. Clients at the Resource Center receive help with applying for benefits, addressing mental and physical health issues, education and finding employment.

Offers a certificate program specifically designed for students who want to pursue a career in medicine but did not complete the required science courses in their undergraduate degree program. The goal of the program is to help this special group of students get accepted into the school of their choice in order to pursue a career in medicine. Throughout the program, students receive personalized academic and application advisement through the Office of Pre-Professional Advisement and Fellowships. Prior to being enrolled students may transfer in a maximum of 12 credits in to the certificate program. Candidates for this program must have completed at least 24 credits. Prior Learning credits cannot be applied to undergraduate certificates. Call for detailed information.

Provide syringe disposal containers which are puncture proof and non breakable for individuals who have a medical condition involving self-injection at home, and when it is full is returned to the hospital and pick up a new one.

Recruits and provides volunteer opportunities for retired 55+ adults, based on their interest and skills, in non-profit organizations with services that primarily work with children or adults with disabilities.

Treasurer, legal representative, spokeswoman and chief executive officer of Islip Town. Implements and enforces legislative action of Town Board responsible for preparation and recommendation of material presented for Town Board action, manages town's fourteen departments and five independent agencies.

Through center-based programs and home visits, provides comprehensive child development and family support services to low income families with children under three and pregnant women. Offers extensive parent education on prenatal care, nutrition, child care needs, clothing, food and housing concerns. The further information and guidance in the location and selection of child care services, please contact the Child Care Council of Suffolk at (631) 462-0303 or the Child Care Council of Nassau at (516)358-9250. Services available in Spanish.

Individuals in need of opioid treatment programs can apply for services in Riverhead, Hauppauge and Hauppauge-North County Complex. Call for detailed information.

Provides hot lunch 5 times a week to seniors 60 years of age and older. Walk in, call. Minority/low income population in 2 subsidized housing complexes are targeted for hot lunch, programs and social services. This program is partially funded by the Nassau County Department of Senior Affairs as a Senior Community Service Center.

Regulates professional boxing and wrestling contests, matches, and exhibitions within the State of New York pursuant to Title 25 of the Unconsolidated Laws. Comprised of three members appointed by the governor, in addition to a physician, a Medical Advisory Board, and staff, SAC administers licenses, enforces rules and regulations, and ensures that medical and safety standards are being met. It provides training seminars for referees, judges, and inspectors, oversees hundreds of events annually across the state, and is committed to promoting and maintaining the health, safety and integrity of its regulated athletic activities.

Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the town of Southampton.

Provides a package of food for low income individuals and families in the community, including holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also accepts donations of non-perishable and holiday foods.

Youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or "experiential" learning about things that interest them. They also get confidence, compassion and connections with caring adults to make contributions to their communities.

Provides opportunities for domestic violence victims transitioning to self sufficiency, to get involved in the community through various activities, such as summer outings, picnics, holiday celebrations, reading groups, teachings in mediation, nutrition, relaxation housekeeping, etc., along with learning to network with others.

Camp experience provided for children ages 6-12 on the autism spectrum and for those with other learning and speech disabilities. Campers participate in a range of activities to foster socialization and skill building

Offers individual, family and group therapy. Groups focus on the following issues: Grief, trauma, abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction and codependency. At-risk youth, women's empowerment and veterans and their families are among these groups. EAP affords clients the opportunity to gain knowledge about their negative behaviors while providing them with an emotionally safe environment for them to develop positive alternatives.

Provides outpatient medical care, day surgery, and rehabilitation services for veterans.

Maintains a list of advertised rental apartments and makes this list available for anyone to view. Helps apartment seekers develop strategies for locating housing. Provides information and guidelines on how to apply for Section 8 and other housing subsidies.

Promotes and unifies the retail commercial, service and industrial businesses of East Quogue 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.

Independent Protector of the Taxpayers and Residents of Nassau County. The Office monitors Nassau's budget and financial operations; Proactively advocate for government operational efficiencies and improvements on behalf of the taxpayers; Audit government departments and agencies that are doing business with county to uncover and prevent waste, fraud, and inefficiencies; Process approximately 140,000 payments to vendors; Review and approve more than 1,000 vendor contracts and approximately 2,300 purchase orders each year; Report on matters that affect Nassau's financial health and operations; Work with the administration and legislature to help the county overcome its fiscal challenges; Prepare Nassau's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and Manage and administer payroll and health benefits for more than 8,100 active employees, 12,500 retirees and 21,800 dependents for a total of more than 42,000 covered lives. The Office of the Comptroller is committed to strengthening our relationship with Nassau County residents. To contact our office or to invite the Comptroller to an upcoming community event or special meeting, please email or call.

The Older Americans Act authorizes Benefits Counseling services to assist older individuals, their family members and/or caregivers in understanding their rights, applying for benefits and receiving appropriate referrals, exercising choice , benefiting from services and opportunities authorized by law, and maintaining the rights of older persons, especially those with reduced capacity, in solving disputes.

A high end intensive case management program providing wrap around services for at risk youth and their family. Serves as an alternative to out of home placement for youth. Based upon his or her individual needs, each youth who participates in the program receives a combination of services.

Provides short-term emergency shelter for runaway/homeless youth, along with a residential program that offers basic needs, counseling, mediation, and referral/coordination to other needed services.

Provides physical and occupational therapies for children from birth to 21 on an inpatient, day hospital or outpatient basis.

Co-ed school for students in Nursery through Grade 8.

Offers a 15-credit program for current teachers who wish to expand their area of teaching expertise. With the study of the methodology and pedagogy of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, current teachers will enhance their existing skills in addition to learning new ones. A practicum setting is required as the capstone experience for this K-12 TESOL certification. Teacher candidates who successfully complete this Advanced Certificate program would be eligible to take the NYSED certification examinations for the K-12 TESOL initial certification. Call for detailed information.