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Parents and adolescents meet with professionally trained mediators to resolve conflicts in a manner that is fair and acceptable to both the parents and the adolescents.

Person-Centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities, helping to achieve personal goals, with an emphasis on vocational skills, community inclusion, and independent living

Maintains information on recycling stations for certain household materials, chemicals, etc., and curbside pick-ups for recyclable materials and other items.

Offers a cutting-edge endeavor which brings together both employers and job seekers, providing a comprehensive, one-stop approach to job search. Staffed with employment professionals from several private and public entities, the Employment Center functions as a full service human resources facility. The center supplies the job seeking customer with all the tools necessary for a self-directed or staff-assisted job search, and provides employers with facilities and workforce support. Equipped with state of the art computers, fax machines, phones, and copiers, the Employment Center also maintains job banks and specializes in job clubs, job fairs, employability and computer workshops and focus groups. Employment Center visitors are able to accomplish many tasks, whether it be to create and edit their resume, navigate the Internet for their job search. Employers may interview prospective employees on-site. Call for Additional Information or Schedule an Appointment for an Informational Meeting and Immediate Access.

Provides support for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly after birth.

Offers a pain management clinic to treat individuals with chronic or severe pain. Treatment is individualized and may include a number of different therapies, such as muscle relaxation, behavior modification, biofeedback, nutrition counseling, electrical stimulation, etc.

Provides housing, meals, 24 hour supervision, assistance with medication, case management and activities to seniors in need of assisted living.

Operates Kindergarten through 5th grade.

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.

Youth Leadership is an innovative, leadership development program designed to develop the academic, social and life skills of area youth. Students will have opportunities for substantive interaction with his or her peers, community based service organizations, institutions of higher education, and professionals from local industry. It is open to incoming high school sophomore and junior students, and home school students, from Dutchess County.

Offers free support groups for individuals living with a mental health condition and their supporters - families, partners, friends.

A continuum of services designed to intervene and prevent recidivism. The Power program offers preventative, transitional, and post release services.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a fraternal society which offers community services, scholarships, youth and veterans services. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday . Call for more information.

Senior housing apartment complex for low-income individuals. Equipped with personal emergency response systems.

Provides referrals to individuals looking for a psychologist in their community, and for their specific needs.

Educates students within the school district boundary.

Offers a serene space for caregivers to rest, recharge and gain access to info/resources/referrals from trained staff. Offers joint events with White Plains Hospital. Trained volunteer opportunity offered through Caregiver Ambassadors.

Outpatient medical facilities operated by the United States Veteran's Administration that provide routine primary medical care for eligible veterans. Services generally include x-rays, general health check ups, blood pressure checks, treatment for basic illnesses and laboratory tests.

Provides a venue and support for student exhibitions. The gallery program also promotes and supports Long Island artists and Long Island arts organizations and has exhibited a variety of nationally and internationally renowned artists. Call for the more detailed information.

Provides physician referrals for primary and specialized medicine.

Plans and implements all public information programs prepares and distributes media releases, informational reports, brochures and pamphlets relating to governing the town.

Designed to inform the communities of Nassau County of the services that are available for our residents. The importance of having this information will greatly assist residents of Nassau County. Program staff from the department are available upon request to travel throughout Nassau County to conduct presentations and informational forums on the various programs offered by the department. Informational presentations are available for all services provided by the Nassau County Department of Social Services. Such services include: Adoption; Adult Services; AIDS Services; Child Protective Services; Child Support Enforcement; Day Care; Domestic Violence; Emergency Services; Employment for Temporary Assistance Clients; Food Stamps; Home Energy Assistance Program; Housing and Homeless Prevention; Medicaid; Medicaid Managed Care; Services to Children and Families; Temporary Assistance and Temporary Assistance Fraud. To have a representative from the Nassau County Department of Social Services speak at your meeting or event is a very simple process. Simply decide upon the topic that best suits the interest or concerns of your group or community, then call the Office of Community Outreach at 516-227-7132 or write to the Department of Social Services, Office of Community Outreach. All speakers are provided at no charge as a service to the residents of Nassau County.

Workshops and community presentations to facilitate anti-racism initiatives.

Provides spiritual guidance, religious services and support for their congregation. Also provides various cultural and educational programs. Offers a Homeless Shelter in collaboration with the Peconic Community Council, providing shelter, food and clothing from November 1st to April 1st to the homeless. Call for additional information.

Offers exercise program for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions.