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Provides free seminars, podcasts and information about ABLE savings and investment accounts for people who have a disability that begins before age 26. ABLE savings up to $100,000 does not count as a resource for SSI. Any ABLE savings is not a countable resource for any type of Medicaid. Visit the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/theABLENRC

Helps parents access resources for schooling and training, medical and dental care, and for basic needs (WIC, FAN Programs, etc.) and self help programs (AA, drug rehab, etc.). Provides educational programs on child rearing, nutrition, child abuse, etc. to help educate and inform parents. Encourages parent involvement as volunteers on committees and in classrooms. Teachers and FSW make several home visits to keep parents abreast of child's progress and to see how best to serve the families. Special needs services available on-site by referral.

Offers the opportunity for local residents to borrow books and other media for free, including access to onsite computers to use for several purposes, internet navigation, and wi-fi capability.

Provides behavioral and educational consultation and support to individuals, families, and professionals based upon them principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our consultation services and trainings are designed to teach those who support individuals with autism and other special needs (school and agency personnel, family members/caregivers, community members) by providing effective education, training, and support within the frameworks of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Our Autism Supportive Environment program provides training and assistance to businesses and community organizations in designing environments which are more supportive for individuals with autism and other special needs and their families/caregivers.

Manages and operates a statewide help-by-telephone service called 2-1-1 Infoline that assists anyone looking for any service anywhere in Connecticut. 2-1-1 provides information, referral, and assistance with Health and Human services in Connecticut with specialized information in child development, child care services, and children's health insurance programs.

Provides online information and other resource links about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, including an online library, pictures, newsletter, books and more.

Local government services for Warwick Town.

Offers a toll free line that state residents can call to find resources within their own county, that offer free cancer screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer, for those that qualify.

Services designed to meet the needs and interests of older adults, including the Senior Advocate, HIICAP Counselor AARP tax preparation, AARP defensive driving, the Homebound program, large type books and a multitude of cultural and informational programs.

For the past 50+ years, the Hofstra Cultural Center has invited members of the community to join us on campus for our programs, to learn and engage together. The Hofstra Cultural Center hosts numerous events each year that are open to the Hofstra community and the world at large. Sample events offered include: Signature Speakers; Featured Events; 19th Annual Great Writers, Great Readings Series; Donald J. Sutherland Lecture; Science Night Live; Italian American Experience; Issues in Judaism; Joseph G. Astman Cultural Events as well as virtual events. Events vary each semester. Call the Hofstra Cultural Center or visit events.hofstra.edu for the most up-to-date information. Advance registration is required. Programs subject to change.

Immigration services include assistance with naturalization applications, relative petitions, work authorizations, legal representation in political asylum and deportation situations Green card petitions for battered and abused spouses and their children Access to immigration counselors by appointment and with fees based on sliding scale.

Provides rapid HIV testing results within 20-30 minutes and gives referrals to support services as needed. Also provides AID/HIV counseling, along with educational and awareness programs.

Provides information on town government issues and services.

Offers a full range of library services and activities for adults and children, including computer access, early literacy programs, art programs for all ages, and summer reading clubs for children and teens.

The Developmental Disabilities Services Division participates in planning, development and coordination of services to support people of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families. The division also provides advocacy, mediation, outreach, education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities, families, providers, educators, and the Orange County Community.

Offers workshops, seminars, and conferences on various environmental topics which help educate and give ideas for individuals and businesses to become environmentally conscience in daily/business practices.

Provides community outreach centers throughout the county to meets the needs of individuals and families in need. Each center provides basic needs services along with benefits assistance. Services include food pantries, emergency housing assistance, family services to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. HEAP application assistance. Coordinates Medical Transportation.

The Open Door Program assists people living in nursing homes and intermediate care facilities receive individualized home and community based services.The Transition Center helps people living in these facilities receive home and community based services. This includes information about the services and supports available in their local community. There are transition specialists at Independent Living Centers in counties all over New York State. Suffolk Independent Living Organization houses the Open Doors Transition Center and Peer Program for all of Long Island. Transition specialists will meet with you and/or your family members to identify what services you will need and help you in getting those services.Open Door's Peer Program is a group of people who have lived in a nursing home and intermediate care facility and are now receiving services and support locally available to them. Peers visit nursing homes and developmental centers to share their experiences with residents and support people who want to move to the community.

Offers a number of fun and educational programs for children, such as story hour, arts and crafts, including a special slection of books, DVDs, CDs and ebooks.

Provides information and referral to individuals, their families, health care professionals and others seeking research, treatments, and other support services for deafness and hearing loss.

Conducts lessons in environmental science for elementary and high school students in East Hampton, Shelter Island, Southampton, Bridgehampton and Riverhead. Lessons take place both in the classroom and in the field. Call for more information.

Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the village residents, while maintaining high quality public services. Call for more information.

Provides the following services for residents of Oceanside: information and referral, advocacy, food pantry and vouchers, some volunteer transportation, clothing room, referral services for eldercare, and companions and babysitters, and furniture through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Provides a social program organized by active seniors to visit home bound elderly neighbors, provide companionship, bring gifts at holiday times, or just have coffee and conversation.

Offers a wide range of licensing, records, and informational services to town residents. Licensing and permits include marriage licenses, hunting/fishing/trapping licenses, disabled parking permits, dog licenses, block party permits, peddler/solicitor licenses, and racing/wagering licenses. Other services include processing passport applications as well as maintaining city records and archives.