Advocates to change public policy and legislation for better housing for those with limited incomes. Also works with other organizations by creating forums and coalitions to advocate and educate legislators and other agencies on affordable housing-related issues.

Provides support services for individuals diagnosed with AIDS, such as counseling, legal support, a food pantry, financial help for emergency situations,

Protects the constitutional rights of the people through advocacy and involvement in the legislative process and educates the community about civil liberties issues.

Provides and opportunity for seniors to serve as companions to developmentally disabled adults ages 21 and older. Offers a small stipend for low income seniors who act as role models and advocates Seniors must have a medical release, be free from critical illness, have a tuberculin test and must be low income.

Assist individuals in obtaining benefits and ensuring protection of rights regarding tenant rights, public benefits, treatment rights and other issues that affect individual freedom.

Offers free legal advice and direct representation to veterans in civil (non-criminal)legal matters, such as housing issues, eviction, foreclosure prevention, denied benefits, consumer protection, child support assistance, etc.

Works with state and local agencies and parents to identify and resolve interagency issues and jurisdictional disputes that impede access to services for children and youth who are hard-to-place and hard-to-serve because of their multiple disabilities

Provides an opportunity for college, high and mid school students to learn about, promote and advocate the legislation and public policy regarding the selling, marketing, and the negative impact of tobacco.

From resolving medical debts to proving eligibility for public health insurance, obtaining services that should be covered by Medicaid, and helping with language or disability accommodations, helps to eliminate barriers to healthcare for people and families with low-income.

* Offers information/referral and assistance programs for senior citizens with Advocacy Nutrition program Case management Dial-a-friend Long term care ombudsman Income tax counseling Loan closet Emergency response program Home delivered meals* Offers home energy assistance program (HEAP) assistance with gas and electric bills.* Offers the expanded in-home services for the elderly program. Cost-sharing home care for functionally impaired elderly In-home assessment Case management Homemaker/personal care aide services Housekeeping/chore services* Offers transportation assistance.* Offers home repair.* Offers legal services.

Advocates for children and families in the community. Collaborates to get legislation passed to prevent abuse and protect children. Coordinates public involvment to contact state legislators about specific child abuse prevention measures.

Offers counseling services for combat zone veterans from every conflict. Offers safe place for combat veterans or those who have suffered military sexual trauma and PTSD. Offers veteran-focused bereavement counseling and military sexual trauma counseling. Individual, group, marital and family counseling. Alcohol/drug assessment and referral. Anger and stress management. Also offers parenting classes, benefits/job counseling, physical therapy, meditation/yoga.

Victim Advocate accompanies and assists victims of violent crime, rape, abuse, and domestic violence through criminal justice process, including meeting with officials, and at appearances at family or criminal court.

Outreach, education and information on importance of inclusive, welcoming and respectful care for LGBT people, including hormone therapy for the transgender community for: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals health care providers community at-largeSupport group for parents, family members and caregivers of teenagers whose gender expression is outside typical gender norms. Call for details.

Advocates for the legal rights and the change of legislation regarding issues which impact the poor in New York state, and find just cause when local or county government is not correcting a problem.

* Offers support, information and referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management. Residential Homes. Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services. Family reimbursement. Respite. Health Homes. Family support services, including parent support groups. Structured day and evening programs. Support groups, counseling. Community habilitation. Day Habilitation. Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

* Offers advocacy by court-appointed volunteers for children in the court system in cases of abuse and/or neglect. * Provides independent investigation of the children's environments, safety, health, education and visitation and others as needed. * Presents concerns to the court, attorney, and caseworker and others. * Advocates for permanent placement, monitors court action plans and reports progress to the court and all parties.

Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.

* Provides educational advocacy for students to develop an appropriate special education plan.
* Offers assistance with applications to individuals who are suspected of having a developmental disability with OPWDD eligibility process.
* Offers trainings to students, families of individuals with disabilities, educators, and/or service providers.
* Transition Services - assists students in creating plans for individualized transition services as they prepare for life after high school.

* Provides support to the Deaf community and to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of hearing individuals, families and children who are or have been victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. * Offers a safe and supportive environment of advocacy, empowerment, community education and training services.

* Offers crisis counseling for all victims of domestic violence. Hotlines for victims, concerned family, friends, and the general community in domestic violence situations or know someone who is. * Offers a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. No maximum number of children that may be brought into the shelter; if number exceeds beds available, other arrangements will be made. If no beds available, other arrangements can be made. Can provide services for male victims of domestic violence and their children. Collect calls accepted. * Provides advocacy for out-of-county emergency shelter support. * Offers support groups for victims of domestic violence. * Offers Court Advocacy: Court accompaniment with on-site advocate at family court. Help with securing orders of protection. Legal representation. * Personal advocacy to obtain needed services. * Emotional and Transitional Support Services. Information and counseling and support services. * Offers the Domestic Violence Prevention Education Program. For preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, community youth programs, parents, and businesses. * Provides transportation by police or some other form may be provided as appropriate. * Provides a hotline for Jewish women in domestic violence situations (Sara Line).

* Provides confidential safe shelter, advocacy and crisis/educational counseling to victims and their children during times of crisis. Services include: Crisis intervention. Needs assessment and evaluation of your situation. Personalized safety plan. Education, information and referrals. Access to safe shelter. Crisis, peer and domestic violence educational counseling. Support group virtual and in person. Referral to therapeutic counseling. Knowledge of victims rights. Assistance with Family Court Petitions, court accompaniments, criminal justice and legal advocacy. Advocacy for housing, social services, medical and other needed services. Transportation to essential services. Community education and outreach.

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

Addresses access to equal opportunities in exercising social, economic, educational, and legal rights. Works with individuals, community organizations, and state/national networks to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities, and improve the implementation of existing laws.