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Mediation services are provided in and out of the court system for a wide variety of issues including landlord/tenant, small claims, neighbor/neighbor, and many other interpersonal relationship issues. Volunteer opportunities in dispute resolution after completing a 30 hour course available.

Provides an early childhood/parent education program with home visits twice a week designed to support school readiness and build parenting skills for children ranging from 16 months to 4 years.

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.

An alternative program that serves disabled youngsters of high school age who present a variety of educational and emotional needs. A failure to succeed in school is often tied to a variety of emotional problems frequently linked to a disturbance within the family unit. This program provides an enriched educational environment that incorporates the Common Core Learning Standards. They receive ongoing services from consulting psychiatrists, either employed by the Office of Mental Health or BOCES. Transitional classes are available for those students capable of being mainstreamed into a regular high school. An after-school program is offered for students who are unable to attend a normal full-day school due to the students’ disability(ies). This option is also suitable for students who are employed during the school day and who require after-school educational programming to complete their high school studies. Related services, support services and psychiatric consultation services are also offered for students who require these specialized services. Also offered is the PASS Program at Brennan High School. This is a highly structured environment in which instructional and behavioral deficits can be addressed within a small group setting for high school aged students. Students may or may not be classified as special education students. All are in need of alternative education. Truancy, non-compliance with school rules and generally disruptive behavior often characterize a student in crisis; such a student is appropriate for the PASS Program. Students who are at risk due to poor achievement may also be referred to this program where they will be afforded many support services to ensure success.

Provides limited supplementary financial assistance to help with home health care, child care, and transportation to and from treatment. Additionally, helps people with cancer overcome financial access and treatment barriers by assisting them with co-payments for their prescribed treatments. Basic family monthly income and application form must be filled out.

In partnership with Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, it offers violence awareness and prevention curricula in schools in communities for youth, staff and parents.

Head Start of Rockland provides New York State approved special education services for preschool children, including evaluation and assessment, therapy and integrated classroom programming at sites in Nyack, Spring Valley, and Haverstraw.

Volunteers help with home visits and advocacy, compassionate phone calls, relief for caregivers, grocery shopping driving/assistance, yard/home maintenance (late teen and older only, ask for Dennis), drivers for medical appointments and fingerprinting services.

Provides free confidential counseling, education and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, including a 24 hour hotline. Support services also include accompaniment at the hospital or to the police, etc. Helps anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, no matter if it occurred recently or years ago.

Provides medical and sexual health services to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, including referrals for other resources and services in the community.

Offers various volunteer opportunities in many disciplines throughout the agency.

The WARMING CENTER will be open from November 1, 2024 to April 30,2025 under the following conditions: • November 2024 – ONLY at night from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM when the temperature is due to fall below 35◦F with wind chill • December 2024 through March 2025 o Daily from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM o During the day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ONLY IF the temperature is due to fall below 35◦F with wind chill • April 2025 - ONLY at night from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM when the temperature is due to fall below 35◦F with wind chill The WARMING CENTER will be open from November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025 under the following conditions: • November 2024 – ONLY at night from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM when the temperature is due to fall below 35◦F with wind chill • December 2024 through March 2025 o Daily from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM o During the day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ONLY IF the temperature is due to fall below 35◦F with wind chill • April 2025 - ONLY at night from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM when the temperature is due to fall below 35◦F with wind chill PICK UP SCHEDULE Department of Social Services, Pomona: 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri only) Building L Bus Shelter Spring Valley: 5:30 PM, 6:10 PM and 8:15 PM (7 days/week) Spring Valley Bus and Train Station Nyack: 7:00 PM (7 days a week) Broadway and Burd (front of First Reformed Church of Nyack) Village of Haverstraw: 7:30 PM (7 days/week) Commuter Parking Lot across from Village Hall Please arrive at pick-up location at least 10 minutes before scheduled pickup. Drop off occurs the next morning, same locations. **After 9:00 PM must be police drop-off

Assist families needing services and with identifying resources in the community and accessing these services, such as applying for Medicaid, coordinating referral materials for eligibility, family advocacy with school districts, assistance with obtaining guardianship and accessing other needed support.

Provides individuals with developmental disabilities ages 21 and older the opportunity to live in a residential facility that best meets their needs. Settings include supervised Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) or group home providing supervised living in community setting with opportunities for socialization, recreation and leisure. Independent Support Services (ISS) provides financial and support services for individuals living independently or with family or friends.

Callers are provided with information and access to two specialized programs: Wig Clinic - Women diagnosed with any type of cancer who are receiving chemotherapy are eligible to receive a free wig. CancerCare provides new and gently used wigs in a variety of lengths, colors and styles. Both in-person (COVID vaccination required) and virtual appointments are offered. During an in-person, 30-minute fitting, women have the opportunity to try on different wigs. Basic wig care is discussed. Breast Prosthesis Clinic Women with breast cancer who have had a mastectomy are eligible to receive mastectomy supplies free of charge. During an individual 30-minute fitting, women can try on mastectomy bras and breast prostheses with assistance from a trained fitter. Two mastectomy bras and a breast prosthesis are provided free of charge. It is recommended that clients wait at least six weeks post-surgery to allow for proper healing.

Provides information and public awareness of West Nile Virus to the community, and educates residents to remove anything that might hold standing water tires, wheelbarrows, buckets, etc, and unremovable standing water which could create a mosquito breeding ground.

Jericho Road provides quality, full-spectrum medical care to all who need it. Both male and female physicians are available. Services at the Broadway location include: - Routine Individual/Family Care - Maternity/OBGYN Care - Children's Health - Specialized Diabetes Care - Medical Imaging (through a partnership with WNY MRI) - Behavioral Health - Care Coordination Services - Pharmacy Consultation - Medication Assistance - Assistance with applying for health insurance/health benefits - Interpretation - Comprehensive Dental Care for all ages; see separate listing for Jericho Road Family Dental - Medically Oriented Gym with Integrated Physical Therapy Services ##REENTRY##

Provides intensive community treatment to identified recipients with a severe and persistent mental illness. Offers a multi-disciplinary treatment approach which includes clinical treatment of mental illness and substance use, healthcare education and support, psychiatric evaluation and monitoring, family support, service planning and coordination, vocational support, and peer support. Model emphasizes outreach, recovery, relationship building, and individualization of services.

A peer-led, confidential warmline for young adults (ages 14-21) who are currently or have once been impacted by the child welfare / foster care system. Offers a support space where young adults can call to talk about the highs and lows of their experiences with a peer who has navigated similar situations and can connect the caller with information and resources that can assist them. Callers have all decision-making power during the call, and can call as often as they need to. Callers may be connected with resources in the following categories: - Mental Health - Housing/Shelters - Food Access - Education/GED - Legal and Rights - Support Groups - Domestic Violence - Vocational/Employment Readiness - Young Parenting Supports - LGBTQIA - Crisis Services - Addiction Supports The Heartline is provided in partnership with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Psychiatric day treatment program for youth in grades 6-12 that may benefit from enhanced clinical care within an academic setting. Provides educational and clinical services to students in a 6:1:1 classroom setting at a standalone facility. Students receive educational services along with individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management when necessary. Students can also access crisis support services when therapeutically necessary. Integrated mental health services are provided within a strength-based recovery model. Partners with Erie 1 BOCES component school districts, Buffalo Public Schools, and families in the referral process, and collaborates with both families and school districts to reintegrate youth into a less restrictive academic setting. Also assists with linkages to community support services to support recovery. Average length of outpatient treatment is 3-6 months or as soon as the student meets their established treatment goals to be discharged to a less restrictive setting.

Works with parents raising children who are challenged with social, behavioral, emotional, and/or developmental issues. Offers knowledgeable and trained peer advocates who meet with parents, listen, connect, teach, coach, and empower them to be appropriate advocates for themselves and their families. Offers Parent Empowerment Groups, Love & Logic parenting classes, and educational workshops open to the public.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

Provides day-of advice on matters such as custody, visitation, child support, and paternity for individuals with cases in Family Court.

Acts as an advocate for all county youth under age 21; assists not-for-profit agencies, organizations, and municipalities to carry out programs for youth; acts as a conduit for state aid from the New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and conducts an annual funding process to distribute those funds. Also conducts various outreach efforts throughout the county; conducts needs assessment and planning activities; and maintains an extensive up-to-date website on youth services available throughout Chautauqua County.

A program designed to help parents meet the challenges of parenting young children and to ensure their children's healthy development. Program provides comprehensive, home-based services to families during pregnancy or with newborns up to three months of age. The family can continue in the program until the child is five years old or enters Head Start. Services of a Certified Lactation Consultant, Doula, and/or Father Advocate can be included as a complimentary add-on for families. A support group for fathers is also offered.