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Provides referrals to the appropriate school districts Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for evaluation to determine the needs of preschoolers with special needs. Offers information regarding services that may be available to children with disabilities who are age 3-5.

Provides information and referral services for health and related topics to families of children, from birth to 21 years of age who have, or are suspected of having a serious or chronic healthcare condition.

Project Veterans' Independence is a Catholic Charities program partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Our goal is to place homeless veterans into permanent housing and help them live independently within their communities while offering counseling and access to support services. Supportive case management, peer-to-peer support groups and crisis intervention services are available to all clients.

Specializes in working with children who have a brother or sister with special needs. Adult volunteer mentors give these children special one-on-one attention in a one-to-one, professionally supported relationship, monitored by dedicated case manager. Volunteers are screened and trained. Also match the special needs children with volunteers whenever appropriate.

Provides crisis prevention and response services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or complex behavioral/mental health needs, their families and caregivers with the goal of enabling individuals to remain in their home or community. Offers needs assessment develops and individualized crisis plan, recommends preventive and coping strategies for families/caregivers and provides referrals to appropriate agencies. Provides short-term therapeutic in-home supports, therapeutic emergency and planned Resource Center services for enrolled individuals. Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to community partners and organizations.

Provides a range of specialized assessments and evaluations of developmental, learning, neurologic and psychiatric issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. Serves any child ages preschool through young adult who is struggling academically and/or experiencing emotional or behavioral problems related to a neuropsychological deficit. Parent and professional education workshops are offered by North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center staff who have expertise in child development and neuropsychology. Offers school consultation to help educators work with children with neuropsychological deficits more effectively.

Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to obtain competitive employment through long-term contracts with government agencies and businesses. Offers vocational assessments, training and job coach support.

Through a partnership with a leading provider of e-learning, qualified service members can take free, self-paced classes from among more than 1500 courses available, earning credit toward college degrees, continuing education units and business certifications with the goal of becoming self-sufficient.

Provides information and referral and advocacy services for health and related topics to families of children, from birth to 21 years of age who have, or are suspected of having a serious or chronic healthcare condition.

Provides referrals to the appropriate school districts Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for evaluation to determine the needs of preschoolers with special needs. Offers information regarding services that may be available to children with disabilities who are age 3-5.

Provides referrals to the appropriate school districts Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for evaluation to determine the needs of preschoolers with special needs. Offers information regarding services that may be available to children with disabilities who are age 3-5.

Provides referrals to the appropriate school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for evaluation to determine the needs of preschoolers with special needs. Offers information regarding services that may be available to children with disabilities who are age 3-5.

Provides early intervention for children birth to five, including speech/language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, special education (self-contained and integrated classes), adapted physical education, computer education, play therapy and family counseling. Also offers a nursery school, Pre-K, day care and a special program for children with autism spectrum disorders. Call for more information.

Serves older adults who are blind or visually impaired by offering a full array of customized service programs ranging for benefits assistance to health and wellness programs in a fully accessible facility. Also offers a hot dinner meal Monday-Friday.

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.

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 a religious school for Jewish children with special needs. Also offers cultural enrichment, parent support groups and socialization groups.

Provides persons with disabilities and senior citizens an opportunity to live in the community by offering services such as re-teaching basic skills, environmental modifications to provide accessibility and safety to homes, community transitional services and intensive service coordination.

UPSD is a source for information on all actions of government that affect individuals with disabilities and their families. UPSD is committed to alerting the community, the press, and congressmen before decisions are made that affect its members. Provides at no cost the Toys 'R' US Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids. Publishes a newsletter, The Voice, Our National Newsletter. Visit the website and the UPSD link for monthly national news updates and membership information.

Offers a scheduled proactive experience for children with developmental disabilities ages 7 and up and adults who live with their family in Suffolk and Nassau County. Respite is available seven days a week for two individuals at a time.

Provides recreation respite services for families with developmentally disabled children ages 21 and under two Saturdays per month.

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 preventive, educational and supportive services to parents with mental illness and an early intervention program for their young children under 5 years of age. Call for further information.

Provides mentally and physically challenged veterans with opportunities, physical challenges and goal oriented physical achievements to maximize their self-esteem.

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