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Assists Nassau and Suffolk County residents with locating services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities. Services include assessment of benefit eligibility, planning and coordination, linkage and referral, follow-up, monitoring and advocacy.

Offers free legal advice and direct representation to veterans in civil (non-criminal)legal matters, such as housing issues, eviction, foreclosure prevention, denied benefits, consumer protection, child support assistance, etc.

Provides a number of support services for anyone who is a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include 24/7 hotline, confidential emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, court assistance and accompaniment, safety for pets left behind, transportation, translation and referrals to other services or resources that will be needed. Also provides multilingual and culturally focused services for lesbians, gays, Latinos, African-American, Asian, Haitian, and Jewish Orthodox.

Provides emergency food pantry, referrals, advocacy, and intake assessment. ##REENTRY##

Provides services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, including victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and family violence. Operates a confidential shelter and offers extensive support services. Advocates for victims and survivors when interacting with law enforcement and prosecution as well as assist victims and survivors with law enforcement and prosecution. Services include advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral, support, and extensive safety planning. Provides therapy, which includes individual and group domestic violence education. Another service is the counseling, specifically designed for the unique circumstances that victims and survivors encounter. Offers The Law Project which provides consultation and representation on civil-legal matters to income-eligible victims, and survivors within the county.

Offers an outpatient treatment-referral program designed to serve individuals between the ages of 12 and 35 who are at risk or who have been sexually exploited/human trafficked, at-risk of sexual exploitation/human trafficking, runaway or are homeless. Services provided include individual and family counseling, street outreach, GED classes, DSS advocacy, life skills education, housing assistance, and education and job placement and are tailored to meet all the needs of each individual utilizing services.

Provides information, referral, advocacy, insurance counseling, and general assistance for citizens 60 years old or older and their families.

Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.Advocates?Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie countiesAurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence countiesKari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington countiesKristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia countiesMartani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida countiesVictoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga countiesGreene County is covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

Provides legal advocacy including information, referrals or accompaniment to: Family Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court, Sex Offense Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, police, probation department and District Attorney's office. Petitions and accompaniment for orders of protection. Also provides assistance to victims and family members who are entitled to compensation through the New York State Crime Victims Board. Provides referral, application process and support.

Provides a venue for older adults with social and recreational activities, transportation for shopping, and offers information and referrals for local resources and services in the community.

Provides intensive, short term, home-based services to families in order to prevent the psychiatric hospitalization of a child or adolescent. The program is devoted to working with the entire family involved in a crisis situation.

Advocates for disabled clients and their families, by contacting both public and private agencies. Call for detailed information.

Offers free legal advice and direct representation to veterans in civil (non-criminal)legal matters, such as housing issues, eviction, foreclosure prevention, denied benefits, consumer protection, child support assistance, etc.

Offers a variety of services for the seniors in the local community who need help with benefit applications, advocacy for different issues, outreach to help seniors who are homebound and need help with various tasks. Also provides assistance to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, such as counseling, advocacy and with school supplies, clothing, and more.

Offers free legal advice and direct representation to veterans in civil (non-criminal)legal matters, such as housing issues, eviction, foreclosure prevention, denied benefits, consumer protection, child support assistance, etc.

Provides assistance to local residents in various ways, with individual advocacy, eviction issues, applying for benefits, or offering information or referrals to services and resources within the community.

Advocates for the legal rights and the change of legislation regarding issues which impact the poor in New York state, and find just cause when local or county government is not correcting a problem.

Provides support and education to family and friends of those diagnosed with mental illness, through advocacy, support groups, and education.

Clarifies client rights and responsibilities. Offers assistance with client grievances or questions about treatment. Phone access preferrable.

Latinas Prosperando or Thriving Latinas program is for Latina immigrant women who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking. Case management, ESL classes, financial literacy, education on housing search options, and workforce development support is provided. Knitting Our Stories - Tejiendo Nuestras Historias, provides a safe space where women can learn to heal from past traumatic experiences through a culturally-adapted support group and art therapy.

Offers transportation by volunteers and trained volunteers to accompany seniors to doctor visits. Offers an array of social programs. Offers references to other supportive organizations in the community.

Offers information and referrals to resources for older adults within the community, based on the needs of the individual.

Assists claimants who are unable to work due to work-related injury or disease in obtaining medical benefits and partial income. Staff includes claims, rehabilitation and social services.

Offers transportation by volunteers and trained volunteers to accompany seniors to doctor visits. Offers an array of social programs. Offers references to other supportive organizations in the community.

Provides court advocacy services to victims of domestic and teen dating violence in Family, District, and IDV Courts. Court advocacy services available in arraignment part of District Court on weekends. Assistance with petitioning for and obtaining Orders of Protection. Advocates provide clients with support, information and referrals to services offered by LIADV and outside resources. Provides referrals to staff attorney for Family Court cases. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment.