RCIL is a not-for-profit and non residential organization that provides services, advocacy and outreach to people with disabilities and seniors in need of assistance. The pride of our organization is comprised of people with disabilities for people with disabilities. We utilize a peer-based approach to assist you with achieving your Independent Living goals. Our services are designed to provide a disability resource center and community support services to enable you to live without restriction and have the necessary knowledge of your rights and independent living aids available to you.

RCIL focuses on five main core areas that we feel provide skills and training based on your needs:

•information and referral

•peer counseling

•independent living skills training

•individual & systems advocacy

•nursing home transition and diversion

RCIL primarily serves the counties of Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Yates and Livingston. To learn more, please view our specific service areas or contact our main office and we will be happy to assist you!

The Family Advocacy Counseling and Training Services (FACTS) Program run by the Brain Injury Association of New York is a state-wide support group for families and individuals who sustained a brain injury prior to age 22.

Family support programs provide an array of formal and informal services to support and empower families with children and adolescents having serious emotional challenges. The goal of family support is to reduce family stress and enhance each family’s ability to care for their child. To do this, family support programs operate on the principles of individualized care and recognizing every child and family is unique in their strengths and needs. Connecting family members to other families with children with serious emotional problems helps families to feel less isolated and identify their own strengths. Family support programs ideally provide the following four core services: family/peer support, respite, advocacy, and skill building/educational opportunities.

All Family Support Programs must reflect the following principles:

Decisions are based on family preference, choice and values

Families are the primary resource and decision makers

Families have access to a flexible, affordable, individualized array of supports

The family’s strengths are the foundation upon which all supports are provided

Support services are culturally, linguistically and geographically sensitive

Family supports are affordable, well-coordinated, accessible and available to all families

The group is facilitated discussion group in which members share their experiences and offer each other help and support

This program offers:rtr

information and referral

•coping skills, wellness approaches

•anger management

•addictions

•stress relief

•self-awareness and education

• guidance and support during and after time at Lewis County Jail

•job skills training/resume writing/computer skills

•peer advocacy/counseling

•provide hope as someone that has walked a similar path

On-going support group which provides information, resources and alternatives for people concerned with the many problems associated with aging parents and relatives.

Non-sectarian support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child in any way. Professional leader present at meetings. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a child in any way, at any age. Ramps to at least one door

Are you caring for a loved one age 60 or older? You are invited to attend a discussion about Elder Caregiving. To RSVP (It's required) call the Caregiver's Support Program at Catholic Charities 346-1852 Ext 1 or 6. Refreshments are provided. Catholic Charities welcomes all persons regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle.

Support group for those suffering from Lyme and other tick borne diseases. Support and advice, brochures available.

Second Wednesday of each month,7:30 p.m., Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Rt. 44 Pleasant Valley, Wheelchair accessible, Contact: Rachel at 845-229-8925

At Al‑Anon Family Group meetings, the friends and family members of problem drinkers share their experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al‑Anon program to their individual situations. Younger family members and friends attend Alateen meetings.

They learn that they are not alone in the problems they face, and that they have choices that lead to greater peace of mind, whether the drinker continues to drink or not.

Sponsorship gives members an opportunity to get personal support from someone more experienced in the program. These relationships are voluntary. Members ask another member to be their Sponsor when they believe that person will be suitable as a mentor in applying the program.

The Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions, the Twelve Concepts of Service are Al-Anon’s three Legacies. The spiritual principles of the Al-Anon program derive from these Legacies.