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The Lung Cancer Information and Support Line is a source of information about lung cancer. A phone buddy program, a newsletter, an online support community and a clinical trials matching service are also available. Also maintains a website which is a credible source for information about lung cancer symptoms, early disease management, treatments for those living with the disease, lung cancer-related news and advocacy issues.

Geriatric Mental Health Services aids older adults who have problems with mood, bereavement, family discord or any symptoms of mental illness. Also makes referrals to other kinds of support services, including short/long range planning and options, legal/financial planning, home care and respite care. Gatekeeper Geriatric Mental Health Training focuses on training community service personnel (police, postal workers and others who interact with elderly) to be able to recognize and identify issues of mental illness, abuse, depression and suicide risk, to be able to make appropriate referral to access support and care for the elderly.

This service provides a single point of entry into the long term care system, giving unbiased, comprehensive information to individuals inquiring about publicly and privately funded long term care options in their communities. Information on a full range of services will be provided to adults and children with disabilities requiring long term care, regardless of their payment source.

Provides a designated section with literature, Internet resources, videos, and other information on caregiving.

Provides a domestic violence program which helps victims with counseling, advocacy, referral to shelters and other services or resources, lock replacement, and assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services Compensation.

Provides information for individuals looking for long term care resources, services and options within the county, such as home-based services, nursing homes, adult homes, adult day programs, companionship, etc.

Provides literature, Internet resources, videos, and other information on caregiving.

Provides information and referrals to driving safety programs, in-car evaluations and rehabilitation. Information is also provided on alternative transportation and other support services that may be of help to seniors.

Provides a comprehensive information and referral service, which assists callers with information about mental health resources in Nassau County. For additional information and assistance, please contact the Mental Health Association of Nassau County at 516-489-2322. Call for detailed information regarding all services offered.

Provides information and referrals to individuals or families looking to buy a home, and guide them to the resources in the community that can help them.

A national resource for information and education about cancer including treatment, research, and new clinical trials. Provides cancer information to patients and their families, the public and health professionals by talking with people one-on-one, working with organizations through its Partnership Program, participating in research efforts to find the best ways to help people adopt healthier behaviors, and providing cancer information over the internet. Provides referrals to support groups and conducts smoking cessation counseling over the phone. Also offers LiveHelp Online Chat, a confidential online text chat with a cancer information specialist. Call or visit website for further information.

Literature available on problem gambling issues. Referrals to self help programs and treatment services.

Mary Weingarten Domestic Violence Law Project (DVLP) represents survivors applying for lawful immigration status before United States Immigration and Citizenship Services on humanitarian grounds. Represents survivors in immigration court who are defending themselves against deportation and pursuing family unity on constitutional/procedural or humanitarian grounds.

Provides support to individuals with genetic conditions and their families, educates the public and advocates for consumer-informed public policies.

Victim Assistance Program is often the first point of contact for victims seeking information, compensation, advocacy and emotional support related to their new and unwanted status as victims of crime. Advocates can immediately draw upon the resources of OVS for the purpose of delivering direct services, including referrals to all appropriate resources throughout New York, particularly other OVS funded victim assistance programs and the established network of crime victim service providers, compensation claims assistance (including emergency OVS compensation claims assistance), information, personal advocacy and follow-up contact through in person contact, telephone, mail, and e-mail.

Offers information about elder care issues for individuals looking for available resources within the community.

Provides evaluation and treatment for adults and children for speech, language, communication and hearing disorders.

Provides a statewide breast cancer hotline offering information, referrals, and support groups for women and men with breast cancer. Services include: a toll-free Breast Cancer Hotline for New Yorkers with and/or concerned about breast cancer and is staffed by professionally trained and supervised volunteers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors, and is available daily from 9am to 9pm. We provide licensed Social Work Services (in English and Spanish) which includes counseling, crisis intervention and referrals, in person, on the phone and via zoom. The program offers Support Groups which are facilitated for individuals and include groups for newly diagnosed, women with metastatic or Stage 4 disease, women under 40, Creative Arts, recurrence of breast cancer; we also provide two Spanish-language support groups: Cafecito which is a Survivorship group and Para Nuestro Bienestar for newly diagnosed women. Sisters United in Health (SUIH) is a coalition of local organizations that provides community outreach, health education, workshops and referrals for free or low-cost mammography and other health screenings to underserved communities. Also offered are Educational Forums; Community Outreach and Celebration of Survivorship. Call for detailed information.  

Provides crisis counseling hotline service to people of all ages who need help with suicide prevention, mental health, and drug/alcohol related information, referrals, and counseling. This free, confidential service also provides back-up support for ongoing Reach clients.

Provide a single point of entry into the long term care system, giving unbiased, comprehensive information to individuals inquiring about publicly and privately funded long term care options in their communities. Information on a full range of services will be provided to adults and children with disabilities requiring long term care, regardless of their payment source.

Offers service coordination, At-home support, and recreation services including a specialized Teen Rec program.

Provides advocacy for patients, their families and caregivers, educational material, referrals to respite care, and speakers bureau. Encourages and supports medical research and provides education to general public and professionals.

Information and referral to Latino or Hispanic populations in the Hudson Valley. They can assist in the areas of immigration, education, economic development, housing, and senior and veteran issues. They will follow up to be sure referred agency has given satisfactory support.

Provides information and referral to individuals, their families, health care professionals and others seeking research, treatments, and other support services for deafness and hearing loss.