To provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder.

Schedules speakers for either in-person or virtual public forums on various medical and rehabilitation topics.

Provides a wide array of evidence based educational programs for youth, professionals, and community groups which focus on adolescent sexual health, dating violence, decision making,parenting and relationship education. Age appropriate, culturally sensitive programs are offered in school and community settings.

Provides speakers to groups, companies, organizations, schools, etc to educate them on health and disability related topics.

Provides public awareness regarding AIDS/HIV to groups, individuals, organizations, etc. in various formats such as printed materials, seminars, website or speakers.

Offers divorcing or separating couples an effective and humane alternative to the traditional adversarial process. With the help of a trained mediator, couples in mediation work out their settlement based on the needs of the couple and the children. Process seeks to explore options for both the husband and wife. Areas of mediation include parenting responsibilities (access, custody, support), distribution of marital assets, spousal maintenance (alimony) and any other relevant issues. Mediation process includes an initial consultation followed by a limited number of bi-weekly 1 hour-1 1/2 hour sessions. The mediator prepares a plain-language Memorandum of Understanding which sets forth all the terms needed for a separation or divorce with the exception of legal language and signatures. The couple may then submit the Memorandum to their attorneys, or neutral attorney. Call. Appointment required.

Offers divorcing or separating couples an effective and humane alternative to the traditional adversarial process. With the help of a trained mediator, couples in mediation work out their settlement based solely on the needs of the couple and of the children. Process seeks to explore options for both the husband and wife. Areas of mediation include parenting responsibilities (access, custody, support), distribution of marital assets, spousal maintenance (alimony), and any other relevant issues. Mediation process includes an initial consultation followed a limited number of bi-weekly 1 hour - 1 1/2 hour sessions. The mediator prepares a plain-language Memorandum of Understanding which sets forth all the terms needed for divorce with the exception of legal language and signatures. The couple may then submit the memorandum to their attorneys, or neutral attorney. Call. Appointment required.

Offices provide convenient one-stop shopping for employment-related needs. Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions offices offer many DOL programs in a single location - including career related assistance and services for employers. Staff at these centers have been cross-trained in Department services so they can address more completely the needs of employers and job seekers. The Division of Employment Services works with the public and private sectors to create job opportunities, offer job fairs, help workers find a job, and help businesses find skilled workers. Contact us if you are looking for a job or for employees, are interested in apprenticeship, or want to locate one of our Career Service Centers. Additional Suffolk County office can be found at Suffolk Works Employment Program in Hauppauge and Patchogue. Call for more detailed information.

Provides the professional and non-professional communities with education about mental health illness, and links to resources. MHA's website also offers information about mental illness and treatment, information to find a therapist and other support.

Provides speakers on the use of guide or service dogs and about blindness and disabilities to schools, organizations and businesses.

Provides education and training to professionals through conferences, workshops and on-site presentations. Manages internship and volunteer placements. Provides community education about community-based resources and mental health issues including the improv theater group, "The Players".

Educators provide specially tailored trainings in schools, small businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Issues discussed include: racism, Anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination including sexual harassment, bullying and cyber bullying. Call for more information.

Offers quarterly meetings for parents and professionals to answer critical questions faced by young adults as they prepare to leave their educational placements, transitioning from student services to adult services. Provides workshops, and a Speakers Bureau. Meetings are held at 415A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY. Call for times and additional information.

Provides free and confidential AIDS/HIV treatment and counseling, including a weekly support group for individuals who have been diagnosed. Also provides speakers to schools, shelters and other public facilities to lecture on AIDS/HIV prevention.

Community Education workshops are available for schools, agencies, parents and professionals. Topics covered are Suicide Prevention, Managing Emotions, Cyberbulling Awareness, Let's Talk Mental Health, Coping with Crisis, Understanding Sexual Orientation, Understanding Gender.

Develops informational materials on current consumer issues, available in print or on the internet, and conducts informational programs. Offers presentations on issues such as consumer scams, senior citizen consumer issues, identity theft, internet safety, and financial literacy.

Offers a variety of health related courses and lectures on topics such as cancer, diabetes, nutrition, Lyme disease, CPR, babysitting and pre-operation.

Offers services of registered dietician, certified dietician/nutritionist and certified diabetes counselor. Provide nutritional counseling in seminars through Women's Health Center and through speaker's bureau. Plants/maintains herb garden on hospital grounds with help of psychiatry patients.

Provides adult volunteer mentors to youth, both boys and girls, ages 7-14, who may be facing adversity and need additional support. Mentors and youth are matched on a one-to-one basis. They have regular contact over an extended period of time, and may engage in a wide variety of community-based, or site-based activities. The intent is to build positive and beneficial relationships that assist the youth in their development into adults. Volunteer mentors are screened, trained, and professionally supported by a designated case manager to ensure safety and to develop individualized goals based on the youth's particular needs for this relationship. Provides a speakers bureau presenting topics on Mentoring, Risk Management, recruitment for volunteers and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Provides youth and adult peer education strategies and skills to foster awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS, as well as support to persons infected and affected by the HIV/AIDS virus. Outreach includes youth and adult conferences and workshops, participation in health and community fairs, and peer educator training.

Provides education and prevention programs on domestic violence and sexual assault issues for schools and community groups.

Strives to promote acquaintance and goodwill among its members, improve the Mastic Beach community (i.e.quality of life issues, public works, community events), and offers social entertainment and recreation to its members. The Association owns and maintains 6 1/2 miles of waterfront parkland, including picnic facilities, two marinas, and the MBPOA Clubhouse. General meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call or visit website for additional information.

Public education and awareness programs focusing on AIDS/HIV.

Self-help groups serving families, relatives and friends of gamblers. Call or visit website for meeting times and locations.

Provides emergency shelter for families who are homeless in Nassau County. Majority of beds require authorization from the Nassau County Department of Social Services. Limited number of short term beds are available for families who are denied shelter through DSS and have a plan to secure housing. Speakers Bureau available. Call for information.