RESOURCES DIRECTORY

Acupuncture

Acu-Care Acupuncture Center

Northeast Medical Center

4000 Medical Center Drive, suite 209

Fayetteville, NY 13066

315-329-7666, 315-378-5556

Clinton Crossings Medical Center Building C, suite 5

919 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14618 585-358-6186

❱ www.AcupunctureCenterUSA.com

❱ This practice offers worry-free and painless acupuncture for a wide variety of health concerns including neuropathy and pain, sports medicine, surgical acupuncture care, women’s healthcare, cancer supportive care and prevention, autism care, ADHD treatment, neurodegenerative diseases, post-stroke rehabilitation care and mental health issues. Trained in Western medicine, Rui Wang is also a seventh-generation acupuncturist who began apprenticing with her father and grandfather in middle school. The practice’s mission is to provide personalized preventive and therapeutic healthcare; to enhance quality of life and healthcare and with Western medicine.

Adoption

NYS Adoption Services

52 Washington St. Room 332 North, Rensselaer, NY 12144 1-800-345-5437

❱ Adopt.me@ocfs.ny.gov

Addiction

Central Region Addiction Resource Center (CRARC)

1507 Upper Lenox Ave. PO Box 389, Oneida, NY 13421 315-697-3947

❱ www.bridgescouncil.org

❱ The mission of the Central Region Addiction Resource Center (CRARC) is to “establish a capacity to coordinate community resources, increase cross-sector collaboration on substance use prevention, treatment and recovery efforts and aid community members in raising the aware- ness of current substance abuse issues and locating services within their region.”

It is a program of BRiDGES in Madison County. The goal of the CRARC is to not only reduce the stigma around addiction by collaborating regionally but to give people in the central region access to the resources available in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. The CRARC app is available for Apple and Android devices. You will be able to see a list of substance use disorder providers. The app is organized by county and map.

Center for Family Life & Recovery

502 Court St, Utica NY 315-733-1709

❱ www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

❱ Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and training. As a community partner, it is important to us that we continue spreading the message of help and hope to our area and with those whom we work. Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness and transform lives. The vision of CFLR is to be a leader in creating a world where people have the power to achieve and celebrate recovery.

ALSO SEE “SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

AGENCIES: HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES

American Red Cross

❱ The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For locations and blood donation centers throughout the region, visit ❱ www.redcross.org/eny

Cayuga County Department of Social Service

160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-1011

❱ www.cayugacounty.us

Liberty Resources

• Main Office

6723 Towpath Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-425-1004

❱ www.Liberty-Resources.org

❱ info@Liberty-Resources.org

• Madison County

218 Liberty St., Oneida, NY 13421 315-363-0048

• Oswego County

14 Crossroads Drive, Fulton, NY 13069 315-887-1840

❱ Liberty Resources provides a wide variety of behavioral health, physical health and human services for children, adults and families in Onondaga, Madison, Oswego and other counties across New York State. It offers progressive services in the least restrictive, most community-based setting possible. Liberty Resources was founded on two ideals—that everyone deserves to live their best-possible life and that they also deserve to be treated with dignity, no matter their financial ability, or circumstances.

Madison County Department of Social Services

133 N. Court St., Bldg. 1 P.O. Box 637, Wampsville, NY 13163 315-366-2211

❱ www.madisoncounty.ny.gov

Oneida County Health Department

185 Genesee St. 4th & 5th Floor Utica, NY 13501

Clinics:

406 Elizabeth St. , Utica, NY 13501

300 West Dominick St., Rome, NY 13440

315-798-6400

After hours: 315-798-5064

Clinic: 315-798-5747

❱ ocgov.net/health

❱ The Oneida County Health Department works with many community agencies, organizations, and providers to fulfill our mission and to deliver essential public health services.

Onondaga County Health Department

John H. Mulroy

Civic Center

421 Montgomery St., 9th Floor Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-3252

❱ ongovhealth@ongov.net

❱ http://ongov.net/health/

Onondaga County Department of Social Services–Economic Security

John H. Mulroy Civic Center

421 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-2700

❱ www.ongov.net/dss

Oswego County Department of Social Services

100 Spring St., Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-5000

❱ www.oswegocounty.com/departments/ human_services/social_services

Oswego County Opportunities

239 Oneida St., Fulton, NY 13069 315-598-4717

❱ www.oco.org

❱ Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. is a private nonprofit that provides over 50 programs to more than 14,000 people annually. OCO provides services specifically to address health and nutritional wellness. OCO’s Health services include Centers for Reproductive Health providing family planning and GYN care for men and women at five locations across Oswego County. Services provided include annual women’s health exams, cancer screenings, STD/STI testing and treatment for men and women, and contraceptives including implants and IUD’s. Now seeing patients via telemedicine as well as in office. Most insurance plans accepted. Call 315-5984740 for an appointment. Other health services include insurance navigation, assisting with applying for and enrolling in insurance through New York State of Health. Call 315-342-0888 to discuss the many options available. OCO’s Migrant Services Program provides health education and case management services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families across Central New York. For more information call 315-592-0830. OCO provides nutrition services to clients across the age spectrum in Oswego County. Home delivered meals and senior congregate dining centers are available as well as after school and summer food service programs.

Call 315-598-4712 for more information, including updates relating to COVID-19. Call OCO’s WIC Services to access nutrition education and nutritious foods to pregnant and parenting families in Oswego County. For an appointment or more information on WIC call 315-343-1311.

OCO’s Health Homes

315-598-4093, Ext. 5 @OcoHealthHomes (Facebook) Submit referrals by email: healthhomes@oco.org or Fax: 315-598-8214

❱ Health Homes provides care management services to individuals receiving Medicaid, to help make sure everyone involved in an individual’s care is working well together and sharing information that is important in supporting a person’s health. Health Home care managers help coordinate not just medical, mental health, and substance abuse services, but the social service needs of the individual.

PEACE, Inc. (People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc.)

217 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-470-3300

❱ info@peace-caa.org

❱ www.peace-caa.org

❱ PEACE, Inc. is a nonprofit community-based organization with the mission of helping people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient by providing families programming and training to move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Salvation Army

• Cayuga County

18 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-0319

• Onondaga County 677 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-475-1688 www.sasyr.org

• Oswego County

62 S. First St., Fulton, NY 13069 315-593-8442

73 W. Second St., Oswego, NY 13126 315-343-6491

❱ Depending on location, the Salvation Army offers day care services; adult day services; preventive service; domestic violence counseling; post-adoption counsel- ing; visitation services; case management; outreach; family shelter; youth shelter; youth independent living; transitional parenting services; emergency and practical assistance; and counseling. Services are provided to youth, adults and families.

AIDS/HIV SERVICES

ACR Health

• Main Office 627 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204 315-475-2430

• 287 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501 315-475-2430

• 210 Court St., Watertown, NY 13601 315-475-2430

❱ www.acrhealth.org/

❱ ACR Health provides support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services provided include comprehensive care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transitions care and follow-up, patient and family support, and referrals to community and social support services. Care managers work one-onone with members to identify needs and link them with services: primary medical care, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, financial benefits, housing, legal assistance, nutrition, treatment adherence and medical transportation.

❱ ACR Health offers free and confidential testing services for HIV, HCV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia for those in our community who may have documented risk of exposure.

❱ ACR Health services are offered to anyone without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, political affiliation, marital status, or handicapped status. You will be treated with dignity and respect. Your information is confidential, and services are provided in strict accordance with state and federal laws. You will receive services in a reasonable and timely manner. ACR Health serves Cayuga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties.

F.A.C.E.S.

Syracuse Community Connections 401 South Ave., 2nd floor , Syracuse, NY 13204 315-671-5835

❱ https://smnfswcc.org/programs/faces/

❱ Since 1993, F.A.C.E.S. has been providing HIV awareness and quality prevention services, focusing primarily on communities of color. F.A.C.E.S. is a confidential service providing education and distribution supplies for people of all ages, cultures and sexual orientations. The program provides access to HIV testing and follow up support services. It is a New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute funded program.

Friends of Dorothy

212 Wayne St., Syracuse NY 13203

❱ www.facebook.com/groups/fodorothy

❱ Friends of Dorothy House is an initiative to be supportive of people with AIDS. Since October of 1992, they have offered home-based care and support to people with AIDS.

Liberty Resources, Inc.

6723 Towpath Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-425-1004

❱ www.liberty-resources.org

❱ Liberty’s HIV Services programs provide an array of support services to homeless and housing vulnerable individuals in the Central New York Community. Services are offered on a confidential basis at a variety of locations in the community, including Liberty Resources DePalmer House and Mesa Commons. Staff collaborate with other providers from various local agencies to facilitate clients’ access to medical appointments and other services necessary to maintaining optimum physical and mental health.

The H-Line/NY HIV Hotline

English Language Line: 1-800-541-2437

Spanish Language Line: 1-800-233-7432

❱ www.nyaidsline.org

❱ The New York State HIV/STI/HCV hotline provides HIV, STI, and hepatitis C education, risk-reduction information and referrals. State residents can receive free condoms through the hotline. Hotline services are available to the general public free of charge. The services are free of charge.

New York State PEP Hotline

Outside NYC – 1-844-PEP4NOW (844-737-4669)

In NYC – 1-844-3-PEPNYC (844-373-7692)

❱ The NYS PEP Hotline provides 24/7 access to emergency PEP prescriptions following a potential HIV exposure.

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York

• Syracuse Office

1120 E. Genesee St. , Syracuse, NY 13210 315-475-5540

❱ For appointments, call 1-866-600-6886 or use the “book an appointment” tool on the website

❱ www.plannedparenthood.org/plannedparenthood-central-western-new-york

❱ Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York has nine health centers and one mobile unit. Services may vary by site, but include health counseling, HIV testing, education, HIV prevention (PrEP); and STD testing and treatment.

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital/SUNY Upstate Medical University

Pediatric Designated HIV Center

Physicians’ Office Building

725 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 315-464-1996

❱ www.upstate.edu/gch/services/hiv/index.php

❱ The Center offers comprehensive HIV care which includes clinical management of HIV, medical case management, developmental testing, mental health assessments and counseling, treatment adherence assessment and counseling, nutritional counseling, appropriate referrals to community support agencies and assistance with transition to adult services.

❱ Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital/ SUNY Upstate Medical University Adolescent/Young Adult Specialized HIV Care Center

Physicians’ Office Building

725 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 315-464-1996

❱ The center provides HIV specialty care, confidential HIV and STD testing and treatment, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) HIV and STD education, with a focus on prevention, and community outreach education for adolescents and young adults.

ASSOCIATIONS / FOUNDATIONS

ALSA – Upstate New York Chapter

135 Old Cove Road, Liverpool, NY 13090 315-413-0121

❱ info@alsaupstateny.org

❱ www.alsaupstateny.org

❱ The Upstate New York Chapter was founded to serve the needs of those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their caregivers. The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA covers all the bases — research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy – in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.

Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York

5015 Campuswood Drive, St 102

E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-472-4201

24-Hr. Helpline: 1-272-3900

❱ cny-info@alz.org

❱ www.alz.org/cny

❱ The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

American Diabetes Association – Upstate New York

P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 adaupstateny@diabetes.org

1-800-676-4065, ext. 3478

❱ The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Greater Central NY Chapter

The Survivor Outreach Program

P.O. Box 74 , Freeville, NY 13068 315-664-0346; 1-888-333-AFSP (2377)

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

❱ Karen Heisig: kheisig@afsp.org

❱ www.afsp.org

❱ The Healing Conversations program is one of many programs and resources offered free of charge by AFSP for survivors of suicide loss. The organization also offers free education, programs, such as “More Than Sad” which helps teens, parents, and educators recognize signs of depression in teens and when to get help; and “Talk Saves Lives,” a general education program that teaches individuals how to recognize warning signs and risk factors for suicide, as well as how to have a conversation when they’re concerned about someone.

American Heart Association of Greater Syracuse

Four Gateway Center 444 Liberty Ave., Ste. 1300 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 315-728-7542

❱ www.heart.org

❱ This organization raises money for cardiovascular research and programs, in order to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke. It also publishes guidelines on cardiovascular disease and prevention, standards on basic life support, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Programs include awareness campaigns; Go Red for Women; and Check, Change, Control, a self-monitoring hypertension management program. It also offers CPR, first aid and AED (defibrillator) training, advocacy and legislative information. Its mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

American Lung Association in New York

1-800LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872)

❱ info@lungne.org

❱ www.lung.org

❱ The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

American Parkinson Disease Association

P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306 1-800-223-2732

❱ apda@apdaparkinson.org

❱ www.apdaparkinson.org

❱ The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $226 million to provide patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.

Arthritis Foundation of New York

697 Third Ave., Suite 326, New York, NY 10017 929-446-0939

❱ www.arthritis.org/new-york

❱ Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. The goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure. This foundation also offers some help for children with juvenile arthritis, such as a parent-to-parent mentoring program and camp programs.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA)

Main Contact: Michael Casey

❱ cmtsyracuse@gmail.com

❱ cmtausa.org

❱ CMTA is a primary research foundation and advocacy group for those suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. CMT is closely associated with the destruction of nerves primarily found within the extremities. The nerves within the feet can be destroyed, can cause muscles to atrophy, and can cause drop feet. Drop feet can make those afflicted with CMT to possibly slip and fall and cause serious injuries.

Central New York Community Foundation

431 E. Fayette St., Suite 100 Syracuse, NY 13202 315-422-9538

❱ www.cnycf.org

❱ info@cnycf.org

❱ Established in 1927, the Central New York Community Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of permanent charitable endowments for the betterment of the region. The Community Foundation serves as the steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families and businesses and serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of special initiatives designed to strengthen local nonprofits and address the region’s most pressing challenges.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

Western and Central New York Chapter 2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 299 Rochester, NY 14624 1-800-932-2423

❱ eisrael@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

❱ www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/rochester

❱ Founded in 1967, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for the 3.1 million Americans living with

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Its mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Please refer to the website for information on education programs, support groups and other events in the Central NY area.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Central New York Chapter

200 Gateway Park Drive, Building C Syracuse, NY 13212 315-463-7965

❱ central-ny@cff.org

❱ www.cff.org/Chapters/centralny/

❱ The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

E. John Gavras Center

182 North St., Auburn, NY 13021 315-255-2746

❱ www.gavrascenter.com

❱ The E. John Gavras Center seeks to help families and individuals grow as independent, healthy and productive citizens. Services include early intervention services; preschool, 3PK/UPK; Article 28 clinic, specializing in speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and counseling; developmental evaluations; and adult programming, which includes center-based day habilitation and without walls day habilitation. The center serves individuals and families from cayuga, onondaga, seneca and wayne counties.

Empire State Lyme Disease Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 874, Manorville, NY 11949

❱ EmpireStateLyme@aol.com

❱ empirestatelymediseaseassociation.org

❱ The ESLDA’s mission is advocacy, education of the public, education of health care professionals and Lyme and associated disease research. The organization states its goal is to prevent chronic tick-borne illness through early diagnosis, education, prevention and quality health care.

Empowering People’s Independence (EPI)

6493 Ridings Road, Suite 115 Syracuse, NY 13203 315-477-9777

❱ info@epiny.org

❱ www.epiny.org

❱ Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), previously Epilepsy-Pralid, provides comprehensive services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, and neurological and chronic health conditions. EPI’s offerings include self-direction, community habilitation, housing navigation and respite. EPI also offers the only weeklong camp for children and young adults with epilepsy in New York State.

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

505 Eighth Ave., Suite 902 New York, NY 10018

212-242-1968; Helpline: 1-800-345-HDSA

(4372)

❱ hdsainfo@hdsa.org

❱ hdsa.org

❱ The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease, from community services to education to research. For those with Huntington’s disease and their families, the HDSA website can help find area resources.

Lupus and Allied Diseases Association

P.O. Box 170, Verona, NY 13478 315-829-4272; 866-2-LUPUS-4

❱ info@LADAinc.org

❱ ladainc.org

❱ The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association provides information and support to the extended lupus community, including people with lupus, care partners and families; raises awareness and increases understanding among providers, lawmakers and the public; and funds research aimed at leading to earlier diagnoses, more treatment options and ultimately a cure.

March of Dimes

1550 Crystal Dr., Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22202 Helpline: 1-888-663-4637 (888-MODIMES)

❱ www.marchofdimes.org

❱ The organization supports research, leads programs and provides education and advocacy.

❱ March of Dimes does not provide direct patient services, referrals to health care providers or financial support to individuals or families.

Muscular Dystrophy Association

National Office 161 N. Clark, Suite 3550, Chicago, Ill 60601 1-800-572-1717

❱ resourcecenter@mdausa.org

❱ www.mda.org

❱ MDA spearheads efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. It funds groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provides families with the high-quality care from the best doctors in the country.

National Kidney Foundation serving Upstate, Central and Western New York

1344 University Ave. Suite 270 Rochester, NY 14607 585-598-3963

❱ Email: infoupny@kidney.org

❱ www.kidney.org/UpstateNewYork

❱ The National Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. The website has information on many programs and services.

Scleroderma Foundation

Tri-State Chapter 59 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905 607-723-2239 1-800-867-0885

❱ www.sclerodermatristate.org

❱ This organization serves New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The mission of the Scleroderma Foundation/Tri-State Chapter is to provide educational and emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families; to stimulate and support research designed to identify the cause and cure of scleroderma; to improve methods of treatment; and to enhance the public’s awareness of this disease.

Autism Services

ARISE and Ski

635 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203 315-671-3092

❱ mschwanke@ariseinc.org

❱ https://www.ariseinc.org/services/recreation-and-art/arise-and-ski/

❱ ARISE & Ski uses individualized instruction and adaptive ski equipment to help skiers of all levels and abilities hit the slopes each year. ARISE & Ski gives lessons to individuals with various disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, all developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, Lowe syndrome, behavioral disorders, vision impairments, and many others. People of all ages, all abilities, and all skiing levels are welcome. Lessons are offered every Saturday and Sunday for six weeks starting in early January. Students can register for a lesson in the morning or afternoon. All lessons are free and held at Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center in Fabius.

Central New York Chapter of the Autism Society of America

315-447-4466 www.facebook.com/CNYASA

❱ autism.now.org/local/autism-society-ofnew-york

❱ CNY ASA provides support to families and individuals affected by autism. Its website links families to various local resources.

FEAT

of CNY

7767 Oswego Road, Liverpool, NY 13088

315-761-6142

❱ info@featofcny.org

❱ www.featofcny.org

❱ Families for Effective Autism Treatment of CNY (FEAT CNY) is a nonprofit organization of parents and professionals founded to support families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It offers general support, fun events and awareness events training.

Liberty POST

6723 Towpath Road

E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-425-1004

❱ www.liberty-post.com

❱ Liberty POST’s child-directed play therapies and care coordination focus on the strengths of your child and your family. Services provide include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, assistive technology, and more—depending on what your child needs to flourish. The Liberty POST FUTURES program can provide diagnoses for complex developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory issues, motor planning, language processing, and more. This team also provides ABA services for youth with autism. Liberty POST is a division of Liberty Resources, Inc.

Oneida County Health Department

“Promote and Protect the Health of Oneida County”

185 Genesee St. 4th & 5th Floor Utica, NY 13501

The Health Department works with many community agencies, organizations, and providers to fulfill our mission and to deliver essential public health services.

• Immunizations

• Tuberculosis Clinic

• Communicable Disease Surveillance

• Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs

• Early Intervention

• Preschool Special Education

• Restaurant Inspections/Permits

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Clinic Locations:

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• Campgrounds/Children’s Camps

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Phone: 315-798-6400

After hours: 315-798-5064 ocgov.net/health

Clinic Contact Number: (315)798-5747

Banking

Bank of Utica

222 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502 315-797-2700

❱ www.bankofutica.com

❱ Founded and headquartered in downtown Utica since 1927, Bank of Utica is the largest bank in the Greater Utica / Oneida County area in terms of deposits. We are a full-service commercial bank offering a multitude of deposit and loan products for commercial and personal customers.

Bereavement Support Groups

CNY Perinatal and Infant Bereavement Resources

315-281-9847

❱ Free networking service provided to families who experience the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, neonatal death and medical interruption of pregnancy. There are individual meetings available, referrals, information, groups held as requested, and events for bereaved families. Call for more information.

Friends of Oswego County Hospice

44 E. Bridge St., Suite 204B

P.O. Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126 315-343-5223

❱ www.friendsofhospice.org

❱ Among its services, The Friends of Hospice also runs Camp Rainbow of Hope, an overnight bereavement camp for children aged 8 to 18.

GriefShare Support Group

❱ www.griefshare.org

❱ GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. Go to the website and type in your zip code to find a group near you.

Hope For Bereaved - Onondaga

4500 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13219 Office: 315-475-9675; or helpline: 315-475-4673

❱ mail@hopeforbereaved.com

❱ www.hopeforbereaved.com

❱ Hope For Bereaved offers counseling by appointment, in-person support groups, and a newsletter. Support groups meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, at the Hope for Bereaved site at 4500 Onondaga Blvd., unless otherwise noted. Meetings are also offered via Zoom, and those interested should visit the website for info on Zoom credentials.

Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes

990 Seventh North St. , Liverpool, NY 13088 315-634-1100; 315-266-1943

❱ info@hospicecny.org

❱ www.hospicecny.org

❱ Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes is a community resource, which, among its services, offers bereavement counseling throughout Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga and Madison counties.

Blind And Visually Impaired Services

Aurora of CNY

1065 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203 315-422-7263; 315-422-9746 (TTY/TDD)

❱ auroracny@auroraofcny.org

❱ www.auroraofcny.org

❱ This organization provides people with hearing or vision impairment and their families with support and advocacy services. These services are available to people of all ages and cover Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego counties.

NYS Commission for the Blind

866-871-3000

❱ The mission of the New York State Commission for the Blind is to enhance employability, to maximize independence and to assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.

Syracuse District Office

The Atrium

100 S. Salina St., Suite 105 Syracuse, NY 13202 315-423-5417

Utica Outstation

315-793-5458

❱ Serving all ages in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Tioga, and Tompkins counties; serving only adults in Chemung, Seneca, and Schuyler counties; serving only children in St. Lawrence County.

Cancer Services

American Cancer Society – Upstate New York

1-800-227-2345 -- 24-hour hotline

❱ www.cancer.org

❱ Services provided include a 24/7 information and support hotline (also available via live chat or video chat on cancer.org), transportation assistance, lodging assistance, online support groups, and online peer support. The American Cancer Society is always looking for volunteer drivers.

Camp Good Days

356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206 315-434-9477

❱ Syracuse@campgooddays.org

❱ www.campgooddays.org

❱ Camp Good Days provides residential camping programs at its recreational facility in Branchport, located on the shores of Keuka Lake as well as year-round recreational and support activities, in the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse regions. Camp Good Days offers services for children who have cancer and sickle cell anemia, as well as children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. Additionally, Camp Good Days’ adult oncology programs support men and women who have a current cancer diagnosis or who have experienced a recent relapse by facilitating retreat opportunities, year-round activities, and group outings. All programming and services through Camp Good Days are free, and no child with cancer is ever turned away.

CancerConnects

5008 Brittonfield Pkwy, Suite 800 PO Box 2010, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-634-5004

❱ cancerconnects@gmail.com

❱ www.cancerconnects.org

CancerConnects provides free programs and services to help facilitate the cancer journey for adult cancer patients throughout CNY. They empower cancer patients and survivors via connections to community resources, support and guidance. Their signature free programs/services include: the patient mentor program, which pairs newly diagnosed individuals with trained, volunteer mentor who is a cancer survivor and has been through a similar cancer experience; the complementary therapy program, which provides such therapies as massage, Reiki, acupuncture, reflexology and yoga, to help cancer patients manage symptoms, reduce side effects, and restore and promote a sense of control and vitality; the caregiving mentor program, which provides current caregivers support and encouragement from experienced and trained caregivers of cancer patients; and Angel Fund & Saint Agatha Foundation Patient Financial Assistance Programs, which help to provide financial assistance for a variety items and services.

4th Angel Mentoring Program

866-520-3197

❱ 4thangel@ccf.org

❱ www.4thangel.org

❱ The Cleveland Clinic 4th Angel Mentoring Program is a national, free service that matches patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have experienced cancer themselves or who have cared for someone with cancer. While emphasizing one-on-one contact by phone or email, matches are primarily made based on similar age and cancer experiences to best empower caregivers and patients with knowledge, awareness, hope and a helping hand.

Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York

5008 Brittonfield Pkwy., E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-472-7504

❱ www.hoacny.com

❱ Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) is a private community cancer center established in 1982 with a mission to provide the highest level of quality care in a healing environment for the mind, body and spirit of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. A member of the Community Oncology Alliance, HOA has offices in Auburn, Camillus, E. Syracuse and Onondaga Hill (Syracuse). HOA achieves its mission with a multi-faceted team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, and is the only cancer practice in CNY certified for quality by The American Society of Clinical Oncology. HOA also serves as an oncology medical home (OMH) which means all care plans center around what is best for the patient. With an emphasis on quality of care versus quantity, OMH patients generally experience lower costs, higher satisfaction, reduced medical errors, and are better-informed. For more information visit hoacny.com.

Hope for Heather Ovarian Cancer Foundation

P.O. Box 2208, Liverpool, NY 13089 315-657-7879

❱ support@hopeforheather.org

❱ www.hopeforheather.org

❱ Hope for Heather is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit focusing on ovarian cancer education and awareness, raising funds for research, and support for families affected by the disease. Patient support includes an Angel Fund at Upstate Cancer Center, chemo support bags, port-accessible shirts for treatment, on-line support group and oneon-one peer mentoring support through the national Woman to Woman program. Annual events include an educational booth at the NYS Fair, a 5k run and walk, and an annual fashion show and brunch.

Look Good Feel Better Program

https://lookbetterfeelbetter.org

❱ Look Good Feel Better is a non-medical public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The program is open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of treatment.

National Cancer Institute- Cancer Information Service

1-800-4-CANCER (422-6237)

❱ nciinfo@nih.gov

❱ www.cancer.gov

❱ The National Cancer Institute sponsors this hotline. This service allows callers to order free publications, locate FDA certified mammography facilities or talk to a cancer information specialist or a clinical trial specialist. The NCI also offers a smoking cessation service. Call 877-44U-QUIT (877-448-7848) for more information on this program.

Onondaga County Health Department –Cancer Services Program

John H. Mulroy Civic Center

421 Montgomery St., 9th Floor Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-3653

❱ www.ongov.net/health/cancerscreening. html

❱ The Cancer Services Program (CSP) offers free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services for those without health insurance. Screening services are provided at a variety of convenient locations throughout Onondaga County.

Oswego County Opportunities North

Country Cancer Services Program

2 Tower Drive, Suite C, Fulton, NY 13069 315-592-0830 855-592-0830

❱ www.oco.org/services/cancer-services/

❱ North Country Cancer Services Program provides free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings to uninsured individuals aged 40-64 whom reside in Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. Enrollment into the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program is available to those that are uninsured and undergoing treatment for breast, cervical, colorectal or prostate cancer. Call 315-592-0830 for more information.

Peaceful Remedies

41 Lake St., McCrobie Building Oswego, NY 13126 info@PeacefulRemediesOswego.com 315-203-6788

❱ www.PeacefulRemediesOswego.com

❱ Founded in 2015 in Oswego, Peaceful Remedies is improving the healing experience for those impacted by any life-altering illness by bringing holistic options of therapy and support to individuals in a safe and peaceful environment. Through its events and programs, support services are provided that complement treatments, support caregivers, patients and their families.

The Saint Agatha Foundation

c/o National Philanthropic Trust

165 Township Line Road, Suite 1200 Jenkintown, PA 19046 1-888-878-7900

❱ saintagathafoundation@nptrust.org

❱ www.saintagathafoundation.org

❱ The Saint Agatha Foundation was founded in 2004 to provide support, comfort and care to breast cancer patients. This organization helps individuals – particularly the under-insured and uninsured – in the Central New York area by providing financial assistance to cover a range of costs for treatment and recovery.

13thirty Cancer Connect

• 1035 Seventh North St., Suite E Liverpool, NY 13088

315-883-1862

• 1000 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-563-6221

❱ 13thirty Cancer Connect, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 2001 following the death of Melissa Sengbusch who was 19 years old when she died of acute myeloid leukemia. Through peer support programs like fitness and nutrition, expressive arts, and meaningful social interaction, 13thirty Cancer Connect is helping teens and young adults with cancer live their very best lives.

Upstate Mobile Mammography Van

❱ www.upstate.edu/noexcuses

❱ Upstate University Hospital offers breast cancer screening with a mobile mammography van. The 45-foot long, private, self-contained unit serves women in Central New York. To schedule an appointment, call 315-464-2588.

YMCA’s Cancer Survivors Programs

❱ The following programs are provided by the Y at no cost to those who have been diagnosed. The programs, unless otherwise noted, are held at the Y’s downtown Syracuse site, 340 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202.

Intake coordinator: 315-474-6851

❱ intake@ymcacny.org

❱ ymcacny.org

• The Kaye Center for Cancer Wellness Northwest Family YMCA 8040 River Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 315-303-5966

❱ The Kaye Center for Cancer Wellness, located in the Northwest Family YMCA, is designed to meet the specific needs of men and women battling cancer by offering them a comfortable environment to socialize, exercise, and recharge. It includes a reading area, a small waterfall, a gathering space, a small exercise area, a balcony, and a meditation room. One of the first such spaces of its kind, it is becoming a model among YMCAs nationally.

• Laurie’s Hope 315-303-5966, ext.232

❱ The Laurie’s Hope program provides direct support to survivors by enveloping them (and their families, as appropriate) in the full strength and community of the YMCA. Laurie’s Hope helps breast cancer survivors thrive by helping them maintain physical fitness and strength; helping them improve their diet; and helping them make connections with other breast cancer survivors. As a result, survivors have less fatigue and stress, they feel more confidence in themselves and their ability to advocate for their health and they learn how to navigate the healthcare system. With a strong emphasis on improved social support, interventions are individually designed to strengthen survivors’ support networks, both inside and outside of the YMCA.

• LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

315-474-6851, ext.339

❱ LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a group exercise and group support program for cancer survivors in our community. The 12-week program focuses on improving the survivor’s strength, fitness, and quality of life. In addition to physical benefits, the program also focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families. It provides a supportive community where people impacted by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond.

• YMCA Oncology Referral Program

315-474-6851

❱ The YMCA of Central New York is partnering with local oncologists to provide customized care for patients eager to continue their recovery. Through this program, patients can take part in an eight-week trial wellness membership at the YMCA of Central New York. YMCA wellness staff members will work with you and your provider to create a customized program to help you meet your wellness goals. If you are under the care of one of the program’s referring providers, please let the provider know that you are interested in receiving a referral to the Y.

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Syracuse Hemporium

320 Northern Lights Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13212 315-454-3322

❱ www.SyracuseHemporium.com