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Siena House is a home for women who are in crisis or transition, 21 years and older. This program offers a safe, supportive environment while empowering women to move toward independent living and permanent housing.

Provides a year-long transitional Christian recovery program for women and women with children, up to the age of 12. Offers education, employment readiness assistance, addiction recovery, parenting/life skills, as well as daily basic needs.

Offers support services, including information and referrals for specific needs, for women who have resumed their education at Westchester Community College.

Provides an intensive day rehabilitation program for women and women with children that offers medically supervised services within a safe, supportive, gender specific environment. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

Offers support and counseling, along with education and advocacy on the medical and emotional aspects and options for those struggling with infertility and reproductive issues, including adoption. Also educates individuals and couples on other support resources available for those with infertility and reproductive problems.

MOTC of Suffolk County is a support group for mothers of multiples and expectant mothers of multiples. Services include clothing and equipment exchange, workshops for specific areas of interest and a library. Also hold seasonal parties and outings for moms, children and other family members. Meetings consist of a business meeting and guest speaker or other program. Monthly Newsletter Doubletalk is also published.

Computer literacy training programs include Internet job search, Microsoft Word and Excel, LinkedIn, Indeed, Zoom, keyboarding basics, and KnowledgeWave training programs.

Offers weekend retreats and one-day programs for women with cancer and cancer survivors. Women dealing with cancer will have a chance to interact and to address the fears, barriers, and benefits encountered during and after treatment.

Coordinates information and referral to community agencies to meet needs of women, teenage girls, and families with children.

Provides information and referral to specific services in the county area, short-term counseling services, advocacy with bureaucratic systems, etc.

Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Call for meeting dates and times.

Provides breast health and breast cancer education. Offers bilingual workshops, attends community events, and provides outreach throughout Long Island. Also offers referrals to free/low cost mammograms for women who are uninsured and/or undocumented.

Provides knowledge, clothing and mentorship to women who want to improve skills for their current job, qualify for advancement, or prepare for a new career. Offers suits and other interview clothing and accessories for a first interview, and women can return for a week worth of clothing if the interview is successful. Career counseling is also offered as a six week employment readiness program where clients can perfect their resume and cover letter, receive mentorship, and mock interviews are conducted.

Provides a place where women can connect with valuable tools such as Internet access, free phone calls, information on many local agencies and their services. Offers on-site staff members to guides individuals to resources they need.

Offers support services, including information and referrals for specific needs, for women who have resumed their education at Westchester Community College.

We provide school and community based programming that serves the unique needs of girls, ages 5-18, living in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Through community partnerships, wee help girls to achieve their full potential, making their future brighter.

Provides support in a homestyle setting for individuals ages 18 years and older experiencing homelessness. Offers 20 beds for clients to receive individualized, person-centered services

Develops and promotes a critical analysis of health issues in order to affect policy and support consumer decision-making. The Network aspires to a health care system that is guided by social justice and reflects the needs of diverse women. Offers The Women's Health Voice, a program that provides clear, well-researched and independent information on a variety of women's health topics in a variety of different formats.

MICHC will provide education, outreach, home visitation, referrals and follow-up to improve the general health and well-being of women and infants, with a focus on family planning and self-sufficiency. The program will engage women and link families to health and other supportive services in the targeted communities of Newburgh, Middletown and Port Jervis.

Offers support services, including information and referrals for specific needs, for women who have resumed their education at Westchester Community College.

Offers minority high school girls (14-18 primarily African American) an opportunity to learn leadership skills. Youth forum held annually.

Private funding allows Bethany House to provide semi-independent housing outside the Social Services system. This allows for a longer stay to achieve education and career goals, as well as for the ability to build savings. Participants are offered case management, access to therapeutic services, and connections to quality rersources.

Offers support services, including information and referrals for specific needs, for women who have resumed their education at Westchester Community College.

Is a NYSDOH grant funded project designed to improve the health of women ages 12-44 and their families. The Suffolk County MICHC project has chosen to focus on 10 high risk zip codes located in Western Suffolk County: Amityville, 11701; Babylon, 11702; Bay Shore, 11706; Brentwood, 11717; Central Islip, 11722; Commack, 11725; Copiague, 11726; Deer Park, 11729; Lindenhurst, 11757; North Babylon, 11703; West Babylon, 11704; and Wyandanch, 11798. In these areas, the effects of racial, ethnic and economic disparities are evident. The Suffolk County MICHC embraces strategies and activities that address maternal and infant health behaviors at multiple levels, by addressing women’s health across their life course. We aim to help women be as healthy as possible before, during and after pregnancy. MICHC will provide education, case coordination and home-visiting services to pregnant and parenting women, and coordinate health and social service linkage and follow-up for low-income women, teens and families to increase utilization and continuity of care. They also provide group and individual education. The MICHC initiative will develop and facilitate a collaborative of local health, social service and community providers to create a referral network to increase service access and to identify gaps in service. The Collaborative also works to identify, address and improve barriers to health for women of child-bearing age. Suffolk County MICHC will work with our partners and community leaders to improve community conditions and opportunities that make it easier for people to make healthy choices. Call for detailed information.

Promotes the advancement of women involved in or affected by the legal profession by encouraging the fair and impartial administration of justice, providing public service and community education, and offering forums for members to foster legal, professional, and personal relationships.