Peer Advocacy - Consumers of mental heath services providing education, support and system advocacy for other consumers

“MAH JONGG

Come join us for Mah Jongg in the Afternoon. All levels are encouraged to come and experienced players are always available to teach beginners. Join us for a fun relaxing afternoon. The cost is free for members or $3 for non-members per session. Games are played on Tuesday afternoon at noon. A Mah Jongg teacher is present at each class for further instruction. If you are interested, please call us.

BRIDGE

Looking for a game of Bridge? We got it here on Wednesday afternoons at the J.C.C. If you have a group of players or if you are looking for players to form a group, please call us.

SILVER FITNESS

This exercise class is a total body workout for older adults, regardless of fitness level. The exercises are designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance, all while helping to prevent osteoporosis. The workout is a combination of aerobic (very low or no impact), flexibility and resistance (strength) training, all done in a fun-filled environment! Please bring small hand weights, a yoga mat, and water. This class is part of the MVCC health and wellness program and held in the J.C.C. auditorium. To register for this class, please sign up through MVCC by calling (315) 792-5300 or by registering online.”

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Generally, for the Utica location, attendants do not need a membership and would either rent space out or attend programs hosted by people who have rented space out. Fees and methods of payment may vary.

Provides newsletters, training opportunites, and provides information and services from national agencies to individual children and their families.

The Alliance for Quality Education was formed to increase resources for education so that every public school can provide quality education to all of its students.

TAP: A PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TAP provides design, architectural, planning and graphic assistance to low and moderate income individuals and non-profit organizations. TAP disseminates information on programs instituted for the benefit of the targeted population and acts as advocate for such persons on planning decisions.

TAP’s activities are focused on the city of Troy, although projects have been undertaken in surrounding locations.

HOUSING DESIGN

TAP assists non profit agencies with a wide variety of special needs housing including homeless prevention, affordable housing, residential treatment programs, shelters and income eligible subsidized apartments.

TAP prepares building permit drawings for homeowners and zoning and planning applications for proposed projects.

DESIGN ASSISTANCE

TAP provides appropriate rehabilitation advice to applicants in historic districts and to educate the public on historic preservation issues.

PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCACY

TAP prepares reports, presentations, workshops and special events aimed at promoting architectural preservation, design quality, energy conservation, fair housing and removal of architectural barriers.

ASSISTANCE TO NON PROFIT CORPORATIONS

TAP has provided design services on offices, classrooms, day-care centers, museums, arts centers and community centers, as well as maintenance and repair projects for religious organizations.

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While MILC is a non-residential agency, it strives to assist individuals to locate accessible and affordable housing. Additionally, in St. Lawrence County, MILC provides financial assistance through its Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP).

Citizen Action of New York is a grassroots membership organization taking on big issues that are at the center of transforming society. Issues like: quality education and after-school programs, guaranteed quality, affordable health care, public financing of election campaigns, dismantling racism and promoting racial justice, a more progressive tax system.

Peer Advocacy - Consumers of mental heath services providing education, support and system advocacy for other consumers

Educational Advocacy offers parents, caregivers and school districts the understanding regarding special education plans (ex. 504 or Individualized Educational Plan - IEP) and how a youth/young adult can utilize their plan to assist in succeeding while attending P-12 Education.

The term forensics is used to identify services that are directly related to the Courts and Criminal Justice system.

Inmate Counseling and Psychiatric services.

Sex Offender Assessments.

Sex Offender Group Treatment.

Court Ordered Mental Health Evaluations.

Discharge Planning.

Case Management Services.