Teaches mandarin chinese and chinese culture to local communities. Different levels of chinese are offered from pre-K-12 as well as adult classes and CSL(Chinese as a Second Language). Parents and grandparents are encouraged to join choir, choose Tai ji Yoga and dancing classes. Call for more information.

Provides audio books, self-study kits and publications for visually impaired and blind individuals such as Basic Mobility, Personal Management, and Sensory Development.

Provides support and guidance for bereaved adults through weekly evening discussion groups. Geared to adults who are coping with a loss of another adult, either the death of a family member, friend or parent. Not designed for those suffering loss of a child or adolescent sibling. Staffed by trained volunteers. Sponsored by and meeting held at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Church. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

Develops skilled workers through a combined program of learning a skilled trade through training on-the-job and learning the related technical knowledge in a classroom or through correspondence courses. Benefits include a reliable source of trained workers, less turnover and improved employee relations. An apprenticeship training program begins with a detailed job analysis. Then a training program is designed to ensure the apprentice masters the full spectrum of job functions, attains the knowledge necessary to exercise independent judgement, and subscribes to the highest standards of professional conduct. To become an apprentice, you must be 18 years old, or 16 years old with parental approval. The length of training varies from one to six years, depending on the occupation. Apprenticeship programs are conducted by employers, jointly by employers and unions, or by groups of employers. To learn more about this program, call your local Department of Labor office.

Provides space for seniors for recreational activities, needlework, Bridge Club, Scrabble Club and sponsors luncheons and trips. Call for more information.

Enables adults whose physical disabilities prevent them from working, to meet with their peers during the day. Strives to lessen the feelings of isolation and loneliness and increase social interaction. Group meets once a week at Temple Am Echad in Lynbrook.

Provides year-round athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Competition takes place throughout the county in over 20 different olympic-type sports

Provides comprehensive treatment for patients of all ages with Lysomal Storage Diseases, such as Gaucher Disease, Pompe Disease, Fabry Disease, and Mucopolysaccharide Storage Diseases. Provides all the components of care for patients and their families from initial consultation, testing and diagnosis to follow-up and treatment as well as genetic counseling, carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis.

Supports persons with mental health disabilities in the process of taking control of their lives and learning to be self-sufficient. Services include helping clients with financial matters, obtaining medical care, legal services, relationships, housing choices, using public transportation, choosing day programs, etc.. The Sayville Project is sponsored by the School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University.

Sponsors a series of eight musical concerts on Sunday evenings at 7pm, at Hoyt Farm Park, Commack. Residents are invited to bring chairs, blankets, and picnics. Also sponsors one Kids Koncert on a Friday. See our website or call for concert schedule.

Provides comprehensive mental health services to patients in their own homes. Offers specialized programs for patients of various ages. Arranges for other services for patients as needed and advocates for patients/families. Provides evaluation with feedback to medical doctor or treatment team, medication administration/education, behavior modification, general health/nutrition status assessment. Functions as a School Net Program.

Provides a 49-bed supervised living facility which includes personal care aides, housekeeping, case management, recreation, medication management, meals and nutrition education. Serves frail elderly who can no longer live on their own.

Provides community residence programs for adults with a psychiatric disability over 18 yrs. of age with varying levels of supervision and assistance. Offers residential treatment for substance abuse. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (NYSOASAS).

Offers counseling services with a board-certified diabetes nurse educator and a monthly support group. Call for an appointment and support group schedule.

Offers a variety of recreational activities for ages 5 and up. Programs include afterschool tutoring, senior citizens, holiday crafts and summer programs. Facility available for non-profit community groups on a permit basis, and for parties, weddings and non-profit fundraising. Activities and class schedules vary.

Provides assessment and age appropriate support group placement for children and young adults and for adults experiencing grief and loss. Also offers crisis intervention and counseling. Bereavement services available to the community. Call for an appointment. Alternate location: Suffolk Family Bereavement Center, 14 Shore Lane, Bay Shore.

Offers swimming, sailing, life saving lessons, arts and crafts, and a sports program to school age children from the Village of Amityville. Beach Complex, located at foot of South Bayview Avenue, at south end of the James A. Caples Memorial Park is facilitated by Recreation Department. League softball and sports programs for adults also offered. Calendar of events posted seasonally in Amityville Record. Swimming and Summer Recreation begin July 1st and end the first week of August.

Offers an 11 month, 350 hour training program which satisfies OASAS course work requirements to register for the New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credential. Tuition assistance and partial scholarships available for those who qualify. Full tuition may be provided by VESID for those who qualify. Program is also offered in Richmond Hill, Queens and Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Provides psychiatric treatment services including medication, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, social support, self-help and empowerment. Referral required.

Provides nine volumes on Long Island Natives and Archaeology, curriculum booklets, posters, etc. for students. Offers programs in libraries, schools, Hoyt Farm Park, and Blydenburgh County Park. Appointment required.

Presents holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony in December and an Eggstravaganza in the Spring for children 1-10 years old.

Organizes and conducts play for two-person teams in five-game matches. Call for additional information/registration.

Offers year round classes in music and visual arts for all ages, including a 2 week Renaissance Kid Camp for ages 5-8 which combines art, theater and music, and weekly Fine Arts and Music Camps for ages 9-14. East End Arts School provides private music lessons for all abilities and ages, and visual arts courses and workshops in multi-mediums for children and adults. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes available. Professional recording studio with sound engineer open the the public. Suffolk's only non-profit School of Arts. Call for more information.

Conducts workshops on parrot care featuring live pet birds, a Powerpoint presentation and free informational handouts. Offers programs for children-senior citizens, potential and current bird owners. Call for additional information.

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.