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Assists families by providing one-on-one education and support, assessing patient and caregiver needs and helping secure services at home.

Provides a myriad of supportive services to very low-income Veteran families who are residing in permanent housing, are homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified time period, or after exiting permanent housing, are seeking other housing that is responsive to such very low-income veteran family's needs and preferences. Support services include personal financial planning services, income support services, legal services, housing search and counseling, vocational and rehabilitation services through the New York State Department of Labor, employment training through the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, outreach services, peer support, case management services, assistance obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits.

Provides assistance for people needing to apply for workers compensation or other disability-related benefits, including helping them through the process, once it is filed.

SAIL provides assistance to individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning SSI, SSDI, Survivor's Benefits, DAC Benefits, NYS Disability, Worker's Compensation, VA Benefits, and Public Assistance. Benefits advisement includes counseling and training concerning work incentive programs and legislation (Medicaid Buy-In Program, 1619B Provision, IRWEs, etc.) that allows individuals with disabilities to work.

Offers services for when you return to Suffolk County from defending our freedom abroad, you’ll have an opportunity to seek out new opportunities. For you, this may include continuing your education in any number of ways, using the benefits you’ve earned. The Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency stands ready to assist you if any form of continuing education becomes the next road on your journey – whether that comes by way of the opportunities provided at Suffolk County Community College, or using your benefits at another institution, or receiving job training to pursue a specific vocation.Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency stands ready to help should you seek to transition from the military to continuing your education as a veteran. Call for detailed information.

Confidential Department of Defense program provides comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve Component members, and their families. Also offers confidential non-medical counseling services online, via telephone, or face to face. Eligible individuals may receive confidential non-medical counseling addressing issues requiring short-term attention, including everyday stressors, deployment and reintegration concerns, parenting, grief and loss, and marital as well as assistance with financial management, taxes, career services, health and wellness and much more. Available 24 hours a day no matter where you live or serve.

Offers support services for grandparents or other relatives who are raising a grandchild(ren), or other related children.

Offers case management and temporary emergency financial assistance for Long Island military personnel and veterans and their immediate families. Program operates in partnership with five local agencies that serve veterans: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (516) 489-2322, Association for Mental Health and Wellness (631) 924-8088, Family Service League (631) 650-2182, and United Veterans Beacon House (631) 665-1571 and Make It Count Foundation [email protected]

Offers services and programs that support the Family Caregivers. The programs are available both in and out of your home to help you care for the Veteran you love and for yourself. Learn more about how VA's trained professionals can help you find the services and support that are right for you and the Veteran you love.

Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.

Offers new community members a helping hand with immigration questions, learning English as a second language, educational workshops and more. Appointment required.

Provides a comprehensive array of support services for individuals and families in need. Services include emergency and other financial assistance, counseling, benefits assistance, addiction support, case management, employment referrals, holiday programs and more.

Advocates and assist disabled consumers with a variety of needs in order to help them live independently in the community. Advocacy includes, but is not limited to, assistance with benefits, housing, evictions, accessibility issues in the home or in the community, information and referrals, assistance in learning independent living skills, and peer counseling.

Help in accessing essential services and benefits.

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

Provides prescreening, assistance filling out applications, and assistance obtaining necessary documentation for food stamp benefits.

Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help adults 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage (Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medic-Gap). Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. You can meet one-on-one with a trained counselor at one of our library-based locations. Spanish interpreter can be made available by appointment.

Provides information associated with employment and independent living options to persons with all types of disabilities. This includes, SSI, SSDI, Food Stamps, TANF, and Medicare/Medicaid. Also provides a comprehensive explanation of Social Security's work incentives, ticket to work and PASS Plans.

The Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance program (HIICAP) is your source for free, current, and impartial information, counseling and advocacy services concerning health care coverage for seniors. Through our hotline and our volunteer counselors, we can provide you or family members with Medicare information on all aspects of health insurance including Medicare Parts A, B, C and D and EPIC.

Provides assistance to day workers and other low income workers with attaining benefits, when needed, including advocating for them to government agencies for entitlement programs.

Assists participants of NYS Long Term Care (MLTC) Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) and Long Term Support Services (LISS) in managed care programs. Services include training and education, information and advice to caregivers and advocates, advocacy, and legal representation.

Provides a hotline for anyone struggling through an emergency situation, such an immediate need for shelter, food, clothing or fuel. Provides counseling, information and referral, and advocacy to access needed services.

Provides assistance to individuals applying for or receiving services from federally-funded vocational programs. This program advise individuals of the benefits provided under the Rehabilitation Act and understanding what these programs offer, advocates in their relationships with these programs and facilities, identify problem areas in the delivery of services and suggest changes, including legal, administrative and other remedies to protect the rights of individuals participating in these programs.

Provides supportive services for people returning from jail or prison who have chronic health problems, such as AIDS/HIV, addiction or other infectious diseases. Offers health education, case management, on-site medical testing, and offering assistance in finding other benefits, housing and health care.

Provides benefits advisement, peer counseling, housing referral,advocacy, independent living skills, transportation, equipment loans, consumer directed personal assistance program (CDPAP), Hispanic outreach, and aging in place services to people with disabilities and the elderly.