Ensures that the people who have been diagnosed as being HIV or having AIDS receive all the services and benefits for which they are entitled from the Department of Social Services and many public and private helping agencies. The Department has a dedicated HIV/Aids caseworker who assists visitors. For individuals who come to the building, the caseworker meets face to face and offers services available both at DSS and in the community. Call for detailed information.

Provides services such as psychiatric evaluations, individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, family support groups, medication management, and referrals to adults infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Call. Walk in. Appointment preferred.

Provides a team of health care specialists offering a variety of programs serving those with allergies, asthma and primary and secondary immunodeficiency diseases.

Provides training, seminars, conferences workshops, and lectures to health and human service providers regarding HIV/AIDS. Arranges preceptorships and mini-residencies for all level clinicians.

Offers a team approach (nurses, social workers, therapists and nutritionists) to provide patient/family centered asthma education and manage asthma care at home. Services include medication management, environmental and lifestyle assessment, emergency management and health monitoring through a telehealth program. Works collaboratively with patient's physician to follow treatment plans and manage asthma effectively. Communicates with school health staff and educators as needed to support children attending school.

Offers a patient support group for individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer. Meetings are facilitated by a social worker and an oncology nurse. Call for locations and times.

Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Contact the American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 for more information.

Offers short-term intensive interventions for people living with HIV who are either newly diagnosed or previously diagnosed but not in care in order to successfully link them with medical care and case management services. Also offers free rapid HIV testing. Respite and transportation services are available for clients of SPARC Consortium member agencies participating in each program. SPARC's Women's Care Coordinators work to ensure that clints are engaged and retained in care and are linked to other needed services in the community. SPARC's nutritionist offers comprehensive assessments, individual and group education.

Offers information and referral, education, care consultation and support groups to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Provides assistance to individuals on their federal tax returns including answering questions, refund and payment information, tax forms, and online preparation information.

Provides various services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition programs, caregiver support services, health insurance information and counseling including long term care information, advocacy services, and transportation help. Offers various workshops and outreach programs.

Provide courses and public awareness which focus on improving the professional skills of participants and knowledge of the community about birth defects.

Offers an adult asthma management program to help individuals learn to control their asthma. Program materials available online.

Offers breast cancer survivors, who have completed treatment, information and support. Meetings will be held in the Monter conference room every other month depending on speaker availability. Please call for more information.

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.

Provides individuals who suffered a neurological injury/illness and their family members information,education and support to assist in coping with the challenges that arise as a result of their illness and promote wellness. Offers opportunities for participants to share their concerns and experiences with others and network with professionals,fellow survivors and advocates. Call for more information.

Offers caregivers of HIV positive children the opportunity to meet with peers to gain information and share experiences. Call for meeting dates and times.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with cancer and to provide comfort and support to the families. Services include recreational and wish granting for patient and siblings, financial aid and support to the parents and disseminating information to the general public about children suffering from cancer. Operates in Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Winthrop, Columbia, Montefiore, Nassau University Medical Center and other area hospitals.

Offers survivors of brain injury and their caregivers the opportunity to meet with their peers to discuss issues relevant to them. New topics will be introduced at each session by different disciplines.Call for additional information.

Offers individuals diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss their experiences living with illness. Call for meeting times and dates.

Provide courses and public awareness which focus on improving the professional skills of participants and knowledge of the community about birth defects.

Provides linkages for individuals with brain injuries received prior to age 22 and their families with community-based services and supports including understanding and navigating the current system of available services, accessing Medicaid Waiver Programs if qualified, training family members, service providers, and educators to understand the impact of brain injury and brain injury prevention, and making connections to community support groups about living with a brain injury or caring for an individual with a brain injury. Assistance is also provided to understanding the local school system’s special education process. This program is funded by the Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities (OMRDD).

Offers information and referral, education, care consultation and support groups to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

The Office for the Aging offers many services for the senior residents of Steuben County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition through congregate meals, advocacy, support groups, transportation services, caregiver services, case management, and the Bone Builders and Senior Meal Programs. Bone Builders and the Senior Dinner Clubs are overseen by Pro Action of Steuben-Yates.

Provides assistance to individuals on their federal tax returns including answering questions, refund and payment information, tax forms, and online preparation information.