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  • LGBT Elder Hotline

    A free confidential hotline that can help people with feelings of isolation, coming-out, relationship concerns, HIV/AIDS questions, family and much more.

    Provider:SAGE
    Provider Address:SAGE National Headquarters, 305 7th Ave, 15th Floor, New York, New York, NY, 10001
    Telephone:(888)-234-7243
    40.71
    -73.99
    SAGE
    /providers/sage-903218
  • Basic Needs Program

    Basic Needs Programs, which offers families and individuals experiencing hunger, current or imminent homelessness, or other crises access to food, personal items, clothing, direct financial assistance, and referrals.

    SNCC’s Food Pantry will provide enough emergency food for three days/nine meals for each individual in the household.

    SNCC’s Homeless Prevention Program, which successfully provides financial assistance, in the form of first month’s rent will transition individuals/families leaving homeless shelters into independent and affordable housing. One-on-one budgeting and credit repair sessions are available on-site with our Homeless Prevention Coordinator.

    SNCC’s Social Work Team, assists with more complex cases by providing individualized case management and coaching to families who have a variety of other needs that threaten their overall stability. SNCC’s Licensed Social Worker supervises Social Work Interns from Syracuse University, which adds capacity to manage more unique cases requiring additional support and attention.

    Power Source Parenting, which offers peer support and accessible instruction so that pregnant or young parents can develop the skills to raise their children while pursuing their own educational and vocational goals.

    Provider:Syracuse Northeast Community Center - SNCC
    Provider Address:716 Hawley Avenue, Onondaga, SYRACUSE, NY, 13203-
    Telephone:(315)-472-6343
    43.04
    -76.14
    Syracuse Northeast Community Center - SNCC
    /providers/syracuse-northeast-community-center-sncc-901008
  • OAHIIO

    This “walls free” program includes Educational Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, & Family Support.

    Provider:Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC)
    Provider Address:746 Portage Road, Niagara, Niagara Falls, NY, 14301-
    Telephone:(716)-284-4131
    43.09
    -79.01
    Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC)
    /providers/independent-living-of-niagara-county-ilnc-901920
  • ACCES-VR

    Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), administers vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs. Provides services to assist eligilble individuals with disabilities to obtain employment.

    Provider:Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
    Provider Address:44 Hawley Street, Broome, Binghamton, NY, 13901
    Telephone:(607) 721-8400
    42.1
    -75.91
    Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
    /providers/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-sofabrooap20
  • Supported and Supportive Housing

    Case management services and rental subsidies for permanent housing for qualified individuals with disabilities in Orange County, funded by Housing and Urban Development (HUD), NYS Office of Mental Health and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Services include, but are not limited to, independent living skills training; wellness coaching, peer mentoring, assistance with employment, #and connections with social and community resources.

    Provider:Independent Living, Inc
    Provider Address:5 Washington Terrace, Orange, Newburgh, NY, 12550-
    Telephone:(845)-565-1162
    41.5
    -74.02
    Independent Living, Inc
    /providers/independent-living-inc-901955
  • Forensics Program

    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.

    Provider:Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services
    Provider Address:1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308, Cattaraugus, Olean, NY, 14760
    Telephone:(716)-701-3305
    42.08
    -78.43
    Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services
    /providers/cattaraugus-county-department-of-community-services-sofa-ag-406068
  • Housing Counseling

    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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    Provider:Troy Architectural Program (TAP)
    Provider Address:Troy Architectural Program (TAP), 210 River Street, Rensselaer, Troy, NY, 12180-
    Telephone:518-274-3050
    Website:www.tapinc.org
    42.73
    -73.67
    Troy Architectural Program (TAP)
    /providers/troy-architectural-program-tap-sofarensap189
  • Employment Services

    At the Assocation for Vision Rehabilitation & Employment (AVRE), an Employment and Career Specialist works with visually impaired individuals to place them in the appropriate work environment for their impairment.

    Provider:Association for Vision Rehabilitation & Employment
    Provider Address:174 Court Street, Broome, Binghamton, NY, 13901
    Telephone:(607) 724-2428
    Website:www.avreus.org
    42.1
    -75.91
    Association for Vision Rehabilitation & Employment
    /providers/association-for-vision-rehabilitation-employment-sofabrooap19
  • Advocacy

    Non-profit organization that works to improve housing conditions, both in terms of physical housing conditions and in terms of tenant’s rights for security and equity. Maximum limit is $200.

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    Provider:United Tenants of Albany
    Provider Address:United Tenants of Albany, 33 Clinton Ave, Albany, ALBANY, NY, 12207-
    Telephone:(518)-436-8997
    42.66
    -73.79
    United Tenants of Albany
    /providers/united-tenants-of-albany-200
  • Adult Education Programs

    Classes Include:

    Animal Science

    Automotive Technology

    Carpentry & Construction

    Collision Repair Technology

    Cosmetology

    Criminal Justice

    Culinary Arts

    Early Childhood Education/Human Services

    Heavy Equipment Operation

    Media Communications Technology

    Medical Assisting

    Medical Professions

    Natural Resources

    Power Equipment Technology

    Product Design & Manufacturing

    Pre-Engineering/CADD

    Welding/Metal Fabrication

    Art

    CDL Class A & B Licenses

    5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

    Point & Insurance Reduction Course

    High School Equivalency Diploma

    Health Occupation

    *Please call 716-376-8264 for more information.

    *Please Note: Classes may not be available at all centers.

    Provider:Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
    Provider Address:1825 Windfall Road, Cattaraugus, Olean, NY, 14760-
    Telephone:(716)-376-8264
    42.08
    -78.43
    Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
    /providers/cattaraugus-allegany-boces-903489
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