* Provides information on programs that can reduce student loan payments available from the Department of Education. Loan forgiveness programs available for debtors working in certain professions of public service, non-profit agencies.

* Provides an after-school program including: Recreation activities. Group activities. Homework help/tutoring. Socialization. Bible-based discussions. Events.

Provides free tutoring for non-native speakers who wish to learn conversational English. One-on-one tutoring, confidential, and at times/places convenient for learner.

Offers assistance to individuals involved in the mental health system with pursuing educational goals. Offers guidance in choosing a program that compliments a person's strengths and interests. Ongoing support is provided in the form of skill training, resource development, and situational counseling. Educational consultants work collaboratively with students in order to assist them with integrating their education goals into their recovery plan.

Offers health care advocacy, diabetes and chronic disease prevention, outpatient mental health services and school-based mental health services.

*Adult Programs:

• Education Support Services - assistance to individuals who want to start to return to school
• Pre-vocational Services - Time-limited services that prepare individuals for paid or unpaid employment
• Intensive Supported Employment - Assists recovering individuals to obtain and maintain competitive employment
• Ongoing Supported Employment - Supported provided to individuals after they have successfully obtained employment
• Family Support and Training - Enhances the skills of family members and supporters so they can support the recovery of a family member with behavioral health issues.

*Children and Youth Services:

• Community Habilitation - assistance with learning social and daily living skills, and health related tasks and participate in community activities
• Day Habilitation - assistance with learning social and daily living skills such as building relationships, cooking and communication skills
• Caregiver/Family Support - Training and education for families and caregivers to make informed and empowered choices
• Community Self Advocacy Training and Support - Assistance to understand developmental, medical, mental health, and/or substance use needs; assistance with difficulties while participating in community activities; self-advocacy training
• Prevocational Services - learn skills to help get ready for paid work or volunteer work
• Supported Employment - ongoing support while getting a job and while working
• Planned Respite Services - provide short term relief for families/caregivers and support the child

* Provides information about requirements for home schoolers, including reports and notifications. Website includes links to resources for individuals currently homeschooling their children or planning to do so.

Provides unique and specialized services for students with social/emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns that require expertise and resources beyond those of regular schools. Provides specialized psycho-educational programming for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade for a smooth transition to regular school settings.

Provides a year-round program for teens ages 13 to 19 years residing on the Westside of Syracuse focused on accepting and respecting individual differences, developing a positive identity, empowering teens, and treating them as valued members of the community. Activities include help with homework, field trips, study time, and a summer program.

Provides enrichment programming, tutoring, and violence prevention training for students at PSLA High School.

* Offers a universal pre-kindergarten program.* Provides before and after school care and summer and school holiday care for school-age children.* Offers a parenting skills class. * Offers tutoring services during school year by New York State subsidized teacher.

Provides free tutoring for adults below 9th-grade reading level who wish to improve reading skills. One-to-one tutoring at times/places convenient for learner. Free and confidential.

HESC has information to help you choose the types of student loans that are best for you.

Provides a wide variety of services for community members including ACT and SAT preparation, babysitter training, basic computer skills, driver education, online courses, and certificate programs.

Advises prospective freshmen and transfer students about opportunities at Binghamton University. General information about other SUNY schools also available.

* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include:

• Comparing software and devices.
• Show new users what technology may be helpful to them.
• Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards.
• Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations.
• Provides information on where to get training and equipment.

* Offers youth programs that include:

• NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
• NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
• Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child.
• Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane.

Provides students with a solid foundation of academic skills required to achieve success in college programs.

**DUE TO COVID-19, PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD - TENTATIVELY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 ** Thomas Sports Group provides academic assistance, behavior management and job training for low-income youth. Services include computer training, tutoring and job placement. The objectives are to promote self-esteem, teamwork, leadership and professionalism.

Offers health care advocacy, diabetes and chronic disease prevention, outpatient mental health services and school-based mental health services.

Offers a food pantry for those in needEVERYTHING FREE Block Party on August 16 from 11am-2pm on Robinson and Bigelow Streets. Enjoy FREE school clothes and haircuts, face painting, food, games, and more!

* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane

Provides individual and small group instruction for adults from other countries who want to learn to speak and understand English better.

Offers used men's, women's, children's/infant's clothing, shoes, and winter coats. Call if immediate need for clothing due to an emergency such as fire, etc.

* Provides an after-school program including: Recreation activities. Group activities. Homework help/tutoring. Socialization. Bible-based discussions. Events.

* Offers community services for the visually and hearing impaired. Guide dogs. Sight preservation and restoration. Eye exams, glasses for pre-schoolers in the town. Referrals for hearing aids.* Accepts food donations for Irondequoit cupboard.* Collects used glasses for use in deprived countries. * Offers scholarships for high school seniors.