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Provides three 1-hour open dialog counseling sessions with a trained Prevention Specialist. Encourages participants to look at their own strengths in making positive choices, and gives personalized feedback designed to help the adolescent cope with issues leading to negative behavior.

Provides a Military Forces Honor Guard to conduct appropriate military honors for deceased military veterans. Assists and instructs veterans service organizations in performing appropriate burial ceremonies. Services provided, subject to availability, at no cost to the family. Call these offices: Army and National Guard Veteran (631)962-1625; Marine Corps Veteran (866)826-3628; Navy Veteran (202)433-6892; Coast Guard Veteran (617)990-6249 or (617)519-7609; Air Force Veteran (800)531-5803. If you cannot get through to these phone numbers call (716)574-4431.

Offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to read for pleasure and socialize in the community on a weekly basis.

A volunteer movement to promote awareness within communities of the benefits of heart and lung surgical and medical procedures offered at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, N.J. Newsletter, Educational Material, Agency Brochure.

Provides brief crisis intervention, short-term counseling, mediation, advocacy and/or referral for youth who are runaways or homeless or at risk of becoming runaways due to family conflicts. Referral to emergency shelter or group homes.

Maintains national network of well spouses (husbands and wives of chronically ill persons). Offers referrals to well spouse Support Groups. Has a Newsletter, Yearly Conference, online peer Mentorship Program, Round Robin Letter Writing group, and Respite Weekends. Advocates for programs that help families deal with chronic illness and educates healthcare professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique roles well spouses face every day. Local group meets in Albertson, LI (Searingtown Rd., and IU Willets Road) at the Rehabilitation Center.

Provides paid internship opportunities for students who have an interest in the game of golf and its related careers. Call for further information

Provides a therapeutic recreation program including group therapeutic activities for children with a serious emotional disturbance. Fosters better socialization skills and offers arts and crafts, sports activities, and field trips.

Conducts professional intake, assessment, and appropriate referrals for the poor, isolated, disadvantaged, and vulnerable on Long Island.

Provides home visiting case management to at risk youth and works to prevent further involvement in the juvenile justice system. Services include, but are not limited to, informal counseling, including parenting, 1:1 anger management, school advocacy, tutoring, substance abuse, counseling and recreational programs. Services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Offers support group for parents of substance abusers. Call for schedule and assessment appointment. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

Provides a six (6) week, evidence-based workshop for people living with ongoing or limiting health conditions or people who care for them. Participants learn self-management techniques and skills needed in day-to-day management of any type of ongoing health condition. Workshop topics include: • How to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and pain • Maintaining a mind-body connection • Ways to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, relaxation, and endurance • Managing & maintaining healthy eating habits • How to communicate more effectively with family, friends, and health professionals

Offers monthly 4 hour respite for children with disabilities and their siblings enrolled in program. Parents drop off their children, who are cared for by Director of LITLC, students from Lynbrook High School, and other communities. Program includes dinner, crafts, music, and playtime.

Empowers families and informs and involves professionals and other individuals interested in healthy development and educational rights of children. SPAN's foremost commitment is to children with the greatest need due to disability, discrimination, and other special circumstances. Region 1 parent centers are located in: Niantic, Connecticut, Augusta, Maine, Sanford, Maine, Boston, Massachusetts, Concord, New Hampshire, Newark, New Jersey, Rochester, New York, New York City, New York, and Williston, Vermont. Call for more information.

Provides a six to eight week course in dealing with children and adolescents. Topics covered include roles in the family, personality development, encouragement, punishment, and rewards. Daytime and evening groups available. Support groups for parents who have completed the Parent Study Group are also available. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

Offers adult day social services for the frail elderly with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Also provides caregiver respite and support groups.

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.

Designed to educate divorcing or separating parents on the impact of their breakup on their children. Teaches techniques to reduce the stress of family changes and protect children from the negative effects of ongoing conflict in order to foster and promote childrens healthy adjustment and development. Addresses four topics: Creating and Maintaining Supportive Parent-Child Relationships Providing a Stable, Supportive Home Environment Maintaining Healthy Parental Functioning and Psychological Well-Being and Protecting Children from Ongoing Conflict Between Parents. Call for schedule and further information.

Provides families, educators, early interventionists, medical professionals, employers, and the community at large with resources to support individuals with disabilities, enabling them to become active members of their communities and meet their full potential in all aspects of life. The CCI provides multi-faceted assistance and enrichment through a variety of resources, services, events, programs, seminars, and workshops. Call for more detailed information.

Provides support for families of those struggling with addiction through individual work with addicts and alcoholics and support groups for families who have lost children to overdoses.

Provides treatment and education about alcoholism and substance abuse for youth at risk and their families. Offers family education, individual, group and family therapy, 12-step recovery program, tutoring, after-school activities, and random alcohol and drug testing.

Provides assistance to developmentally disabled parents with navigating the school system for their children. Call for further information.

Provides comprehensive support services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and who are unable or unwilling to utilize the traditional mental health system. ACT delivers support services by a multi-disciplinary mental health treatment team in individual residences or to other community locations. Call for further information.

Provides trauma psychotherapy and bereavement counseling to family members.

Provides information to individuals on Al-Anon and Ala-Teen and prepares, publishes and distributes materials.