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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.

Provides support and information for patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (also known as IBD or Inflammatory Bowel Disease). These include: hospital visitor, mutual help groups, physician referral service, speakers bureau and peer counseling. Serves both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Provides mutual support group for men and women with the desire to stop drinking and to help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Also provides speakers to non-AA groups at schools. Referrals to other anonymous groups.

Offers various programs designed to educate and increase public awareness on the acceptance of children and adults with disabilities. Programs include: Speakers Resource Center, UCPN Repertory Company, Kids on the Block, and Head Injury. Brochures available, call for information. Offers publications including Center Square, the agency newsletter, the Annual Report and brochures describing a wide range of disabilities, including cerebral palsy. The Library of instructional videotapes on such subjects as evaluating consumers for communication devices and feeding, dressing and first aid techniques related to persons with disabilities is available. The Speakers Bureau provides speakers familiar with a wide range of special needs and services for adults and children with disabilities.

Provides Alcohol and Drug Education, Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Living Sober Support Group, Stop DWI Group and individual sessions. Provides speakers on alcohol and substance abuse and its relationship to family issues. Call for further information.

Offers various programs designed to educate and increase public awareness on the acceptance of children and adults with disabilities. Programs include: Speakers Resource Center, UCPN Repertory Company, Kids on the Block, and Head Injury. Brochures available, call for information. Offers publications including Center Square, the agency newsletter, the Annual Report and brochures describing a wide range of disabilities, including cerebral palsy. The Library of instructional videotapes on such subjects as evaluating consumers for communication devices and feeding, dressing and first aid techniques related to persons with disabilities is available. The Speakers Bureau provides speakers familiar with a wide range of special needs and services for adults and children with disabilities.

Offers educational programs to all age groups to foster a better understanding of coastal ecosystems. Program is tailored to audience's specific needs and may include lectures, slide shows, nature walks and hands on experiences.

Works toward the goals of countering and reducing hatred by fighting Anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry here and abroad, combating international terrorism, probing the roots of hatred, advocating before congress, aiding victims of bigotry, developing educational programs, and serving as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the general public.

Offers humane educational programs to schools and community groups.

Provides three types of alcoholism meetings: open, which are open to anyone closed, for members and newcomers affected by another person's drinking and ala-teen, restricted to individuals up to 18 years of age. Special focus meetings are available for women, men, gays, and parents. Anonymity is protected for all members. Nassau County information service can provide pamphlets, meeting lists and al-anon information for clergy and social workers, health and education professionals. Arrangements can be made for speakers to present at schools, health fairs and other institutions. Monthly open meetings are specifically available for clergy, doctors, social workers and general public.

Offers quarterly meetings for parents and professionals to answer critical questions faced by young adults as they prepare to leave their educational placements, transitioning from student services to adult services. Provides workshops, and a Speakers Bureau. Meetings are held at 415A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY. Call for times and additional information.

Provides consultation, resources and materials which focus on gay/lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gender issues in K-12 schools. Also provides speakers to groups, organizations, etc who want to learn more about LGBTQ+ issues.

Provides a series of community education programs at the hospital in the Spring and Fall of each year. Subjects are related to family and mental health issues.

Provides a soup kitchen which serves dinner every Wednesday at 5:30pm, during June-September at 6:30pm. Open to all. Speakers Bureau available.

Offers a broad range of community service programs to improve the health of the people we serve on Long Island with special attention to the medically indigent. Mercy Hospital conducts free health screenings and participates in community health fairs sponsored by towns, recreation centers and churches. We also provide health education speakers for senior centers, schools, libraries and other community organizations. In addition, Mercy Hospital sponsors a wide range of support groups, including programs for mental health and substance abuse and bereavement. We also provide information about support groups for those living with cancer. Call for detailed information regarding all services offered.

Provides a source for leading healthcare speakers, workshops, keynote addresses, or other educational events.

Collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents about the whaling industry and whale conservation today and about Cold Spring Harbor and Long Island maritime history for its diverse public and school/group visitors. There are self-guided tours on tapes for French, German, Italian, and Spanish speakers. Provides a Speakers Bureau which presents on topics dealing with maritime history, whaling, biology, marine mammals, and other related topics. Publishes newsletter titled A Whaling Account. Call for further information.

Maintains a speakers bureau of individuals with brain injuries, family members, professionals and experts in all aspects of brain injury and prevention to educate others in the community about brain injuries. Offers a webinar series, annual conference, and medical symposium.

Offers a wide variety of educational programs to area schools involving the environment. Two of the most popular programs are “Ronny Raindrop” and the “Enviroscape.”

Addresses reproductive and sexual health of teens and young adults up to the age of 21. The program provides: Evidence-based interventions in a group setting addressing HIV/AIDS, STIs and pregnancy; Links and referrals to medical care and Workshops for parents/caregivers on sexual and reproductive health issues and parent-child communication. Call for more information.

Offers county wide programs to educate residents about the relationship between mental health, substance abuse, and physical Health. That underscores the importance of moving toward a model of care that promotes wellness. By encompassing/using prevention, early intervention, and the delivery of integrated behavioral and physical health care. Call for the most current list of programs offered.

Offers workshops on bullying (DASA), relational aggression, cyber safety, child abuse, child abduction, sexual harassment, violence prevention, gender equity, and conflict solving for teachers, parents and students. Licensure training workshops for recognizing and reporting child abuse, violence prevention and DASA for all educational staff requiring NYS Certification.

Provides free one-to-one and small group literacy tutoring for adult ESOL students and adult basic literacy students. Recruits and trains volunteer tutors. Maintains five regional offices throughout Suffolk County in the following public libraries: Amityville, Huntington (Huntington Station Branch), Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, Middle Country, Riverhead, and the Adult Literacy Center on the campus of Stony Brook. Maintains a Speakers Bureau. Call or visit website for further information and tutor training workshop schedule.

Provides public education regarding the links between common environmental exposures and human health. Creates informational projects including developing and distributing printed materials in-school learning programs, organization of public meetings, and maintenance of an educational web site. Grassroots Healthy Lawn Program teaches natural lawn care for professionals and homeowners. The Child Safe School program provides individuals, school staff, and education professionals with information and resources promoting the use of green cleaning products in schools

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