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Recruitment and training for child care providers. Can send nurse to train in NYS Medication Administration Laws. Nurse can provide training and assist child care programs with developing their health care plans and health related issues. Program called Quality Child Care Campaign, thru the County CCRR oversees program assisting providers and programs in improving quality at their site and to become nationally accredited.

The Center for Problem Gambling provides specialized counseling treatment to problem gamblers and their family members through individual, group, family and marital counseling. The Center for Problem Gambling also provides community presentations to increase awareness about the problems of compulsive gambling.

Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups, activities and other types of training that sensitizes participants to people with disabilities, help them experience what it is like to have a disability, and share techniques for positive communication and interaction with people who have disabilities. Curriculum available for pre-kindergarten through adults.

Eight volunteers, and one youth member appointed by the Mayor and approved by Common Council: serves as community liaison to the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) makes recommendations on matters affecting IPD policy, procedures or performance monthly meetings, open to the public, except when investigations are discussed and voting on findings to complaintants' and officers' privacy helps resolve citizens' complaints about police services and/or officersTo register compliments or complaints, complete the form available at these locations: City Clerk's office, 108 East Green Street Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) office, 301 West Court Street online at http://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/1628

Provides information, training and assistance to older residents and their caregivers concerning health insurance information, rights and responsibilities and other insurance options available.

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 as well birth and death certificates. Other services include notary services as well as maintaining town records and archives.

Provides those services which are necessities for medical care services with a hospital.

Community Based Initiative with the purpose to develop and expand primary prevention programs aimed at decreasing the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and reducing the risk of STDs and HIV/AIDS.Specific goals of the C.A.P.P. initiative and local C.A.P.P. Projects are: 1.Promote healthy sexual behaviors and reduce the practice of risky sexual behaviors among adolescents, using Evidence Based Curriculum 2.Ensure access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and family planning services for adolescents 3.Expand opportunities and provide support and alternatives to sexual activity for adolescents4.Improve the community environment for adolescents through development of a coordinated community planHIV/AIDS Peer Education - Safety First

Provides educational services for children Grades 6-8. Also includes developmental assessment, auditory training, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling and clinical evaluation.

Provides the courts needed for small claims, civil, criminal and traffic issues.

We run a food pantry and a thrift shop and provide food to families and individuals free of charge. We also sell clothing and household items through our thrift shop.

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) gives food assistance to low-income households with food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster.

Provides short-term treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder until they can get into a rehabilitation program or find a community provider for longer-term treatment.

Provides a six to eight week course in dealing with children and adolescents. Topics covered include roles in the family, personality development, encouragement, punishment, and rewards. Daytime and evening groups available. Support groups for parents who have completed the Parent Study Group are also available. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

Provides legal services, advice and assistance to persons receiving care or alleged to be in need of care at inpatient and community based facilities for individuals with mental disabilities.

Provides one of the most vital units throughout the Sheriff’s office. Throughout the year, Community Relations Unit visits each Suffolk County School District as well as multiple clubs and various organizations. Its main goal is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the members of the Community. CRU is responsible for implementing community outreach and school-based programs, organizing events, and promoting the Sheriff’s mission. The unit offers an array of Community and School-based programs free of charge for all Suffolk County schools, businesses, organizations, non-profits and agencies. Sample programs include: Youth Enlightenment Seminar (YES) Tours; At-risk Youth Jail Tour; Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something: Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello; College Internship Program; Explorers Program; Gang Resistance & Education (GREAT) Program; STOPPED ("Drunk Buggies") Program; McGruff the Crime Dog; Drug and Vaping Awareness Programs; School & Building Vulnerability Assessments; CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event) Presentation; Stop the Bleed; Operation Safe Child ID Cards; Senior Medical ID Card; Pet ID Cards; Project Lifesaver; Test, Don't Guess Drug & Alcohol Test Kits; Yellow Dot Program and Shed the Meds. Call for more detailed information.

Public library. Offers a meeting room, free Wi-Fi, 16 public access computers, 4 laptops that can be checked out for use within the building, networked printing (both B&W and color for a small fee per page), and a copy machine. Preschool Story Time and Lapsit offered. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Provides a 49-bed supervised living facility which includes personal care aides, housekeeping, case management, recreation, medication management, meals and nutrition education. Serves frail elderly who can no longer live on their own.

Provides referrals to Sound Shore Medical Center physicians of various specialties based on criteria specified by caller.

Promotes nonpartisan informed and active citizen participation in government. Publishes an online election guide, https://www.vote411.org, containing information on candidates, elected officals, voter registration, polling info and more. Facilitates education for informed voting and responsive government through educational meetings, studies, workshops, and discussion groups on local, state and national issues. Programs are open to the public.