* Offers nursing support, advocacy and assistance coordinating doctor appointments, and help with understanding medical care plans and documents.* Accompanies patients to medical appointments, coordinates transportation for appointments and medical treatments.* Provides assistance with filling prescriptions and ensure linkages are made with other supportive community-based services.

* Provides programs to individuals with disabilities with the goal of creating more opportunities, supporting independent decision making, pursuing recreational activities, and becoming a part of the community. Services include: Peer Advocacy Benefits Advisement Education and Housing Advocacy Architectural Consultations and Access Advocacy Recreational Access Consultations Disability Awareness Community Programs and Presentations Community Habilitation Employment Personal Care Bank Freedom Recreation and Freedom Riders Smoking Cessation classes

Provides community education and planning, as well as direct client services including one-on-one support, trauma informed therapy, crisis intervention, and domestic violence emergency shelter.

Provides advocacy, resources, and support for veterans and active duty military through a drop in, non-clinical, and community based center.

* Offers Family and Emergency Services including: Family support and case management services. Advocacy and referrals.* Member of the Emergency Services and Family Stabilization Network.

Provides assistance to individuals facing eviction or utilities shut-off and may include negotiations with landlords or utility companies, budget planning and direct financial support. Coordinates free legal consultation through the Capital District Women's Bar Association and is offered on a regular basis.

* Provides crisis counseling for individuals dealing with rape, sexual assault/abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.* Offers advocacy with other agencies and individuals.* Offers accompaniment to family and criminal court proceedings for people who are involved in domestic violence hearings.* Offers accompaniment to and advocacy with hospitals, the department of social services, law enforcement, and other agencies as needed.* Offers case management services related to housing, mental health, and educational needs. *Offers support groups and referral to long-term therapy for people who have been sexually assaulted.* Raises awareness and works towards the prevention of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, incest, human trafficking, and domestic violence.* Offers education and presentations to schools, professional agencies, and the community on all topics related to agency services.

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.

Provides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services.

Advocates

Anne O'Connell - Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties

Aurora Navarro - Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties

Kari Kelly -Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties

Kristie Alcindor - Albany and Columbia counties

Martani DeRooy - Herkimer and Oneida counties

Victoria Homer -Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga counties


Greene Countyis covered by Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

Provides free legal representation to clients who are denied or cut off from SSD or SSI benefits.

Works to enact positive changes for people with disabilities at the local, state and federal level as part of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN). The SSAN is a strong voice on issues, policies, regulations and legislation that affect people with disabilities. The SSAN also works to increase awareness of disability issues and the independent living movement.

Provides advocacy & referral services to all victims of crime with a strong focus on victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Provides case management services such as: assessment and referral for personal care, housekeeping and Meals-on-Wheels; screening for all entitlements and benefits such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE), application assistance, advocacy.

Provides intensive, short term, home-based services to families in order to prevent the psychiatric hospitalization of a child or adolescent. The program is devoted to working with the entire family involved in a crisis situation.

Provides crime victim advocacy and support services for all victims of hate crimes as well as hate crime prevention programs for adult and mature teen audiences.

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.

Provides services to adults and children with developmental disabilities who waive the right to live in an institution and choose to live at home with their families. Case management services are provided to clients who are on Medicaid and also to those who are not Medicaid eligible.

Assists senior citizens with problems related to housing, landlord-tenant relations, transportation, benefits, taxes, etc.

Provides a variety of fun, recreational, and support services to the older adults in the community. Some services include transportation equipped with a wheelchair lift for shopping, errands and medical appointments, exercise, arts and crafts, and more. A senior advocate is available, by appointment to help with benefits or insurance information, long term care, health issues, volunteer opportunities, help with filling out and understanding application forms, etc.

Provides information and referrals to resources and services that can be accessed in surrounding communities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Also advocates in various ways to create, change or enhance the rights and services for those with disabilities.

Provides the following services: advocacy information and referral food pantry assistance in obtaining clothing and furniture. Call for additional information.

Provides services to crime victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice process. Services Include: Assistance with applying to New York State Crime Victims Board for compensation; Information on your role in the criminal justice process and the significant stages of the process; Assistance with security measures to help protect your safety; Court information and case information. This includes explaining each step of the proceeding in order to help alleviate confusion and the resulting anxiety. Additionally court dates, times and places can be confirmed along with information on what to expect when you get there; Court accompaniment. If desired, a staff member of the Victim Services Unit will accompany the victim or witness to hearings and trial in order to provide support; Assistance with Property Return; Intervention with creditors and employers; Referrals to any social services you may need and Assistance with post-conviction proceedings, including the preparation of a Victim Impact Statement if a pre-sentence report is prepared in the case; speaking at the time of sentencing for felony offenses; and notifications regarding the defendant's parole or release from a correctional facility. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit is here to help you through the criminal justice process with support and services. We want to help you recover physically and emotionally from a difficult and painful experience. Call for detailed information regarding services offered.

Provides information and referral, case management, advocacy, and assistance with obtaining benefits, transportation, housing, medical services, and translation/interpretation.

Provides a number of support services for anyone who is a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include 24/7 hotline, confidential emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, court assistance and accompaniment, safety for pets left behind, transportation, translation and referrals to other services or resources that will be needed. Also provides multilingual and culturally focused services for lesbians, gays, Latinos, African-American, Asian, Haitian, and Jewish Orthodox.

Provides assistance for day laborers by coordinating sites, advocating for worker rights, mediating for unpaid wages and assisting with unemployment applications.OSHA Trainings