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75 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 (Entrance on Dill St.) Phone: (315) 253-9786 • Fax: (315) 253-7502 Jay M. Hartman, ACSW - CASAC Clinical Director Mission: The agency provides a referral process for those seeking crisis centers, detoxification and inpatient treatment; assessments and evaluations; and outpatient counseling. Services: Edu-Therapy Program - This service is intended to treat those who have experienced problems in their life as a direct result of their alcohol/substance abuse. The program is a minimum of 12-weeks in duration and the goals are to increase awareness of the harmful effect of substance abuse, increased understanding of the disease of chemical dependency/alcoholism, provide less intensive treatment and an introduction to self-help groups (AA/NA). Each client is provided the opportunity to examine their own use of alcohol and/or other substances as it relates to abuse and/or dependency. Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - This program is designed for people who need treatment for the disease of chemical dependency & alcoholism and do not require the structure or medical care of an inpatient treatment setting. It is appropriate for those completing an inpatient program with an aftercare referral for intensive outpatient treatment. The intent is to keep people at home if it is supportive and maintain their employment while receiving outpatient treatment that is intensive. It also allows those in treatment to set up a support system in Alcoholics (AA) and/or Narcotics Anonymous (NA). The program has evening and daytime groups. Gender specific groups are also available. Adolescent Program - These services are designed to meet the emerging treatment needs of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been diagnosed as substance abusers or dependent. The services are driven by the scope of the problem and could include a weekly Education Group. The Education Group assists teens in understanding the nature of alcohol and substance abuse/dependency via education and discussion. The goal is to help teens understand the effects of alcohol and/or substance abuse on their lives. The groups last a minimum of 12-weeks. All teens are assigned a primary counselor with whom they receive individual counseling and develop appropriate treatment plans. Parents are also asked to be involved through family sessions. Teens who cannot maintain abstinence after a reasonable time in this program are generally referred to a higher level of care. Dual Program - This service is designed to meet the needs of individuals with co-existing mental health/substance abuse disorders. The program provides assessment and referral; group and/or individual counseling and continuing care. The psychiatric assessment will be done by the agency¹s psychiatrist who will also medically manage any prescribed medications. Family Interventions - Help is available for families with members in need of help with addictions. Counselors will assist family members in confronting the addicted person and making an appropriate referral. Women¹s Program - Designed to address the specific needs of chemically dependent women in the group setting. The topic areas focus on the issues associated with women in recovery within an all-female group. The group also allows those involved to bring their individual needs to the group on an ongoing basis. It is available to all women in treatment at the agency, and for those who seek out such services from the community. Men¹s Program - Intended to provide a group designed specifically to address the needs of men in recovery. This is an all-male group, which also allows them to bring their issues to the group on an ongoing basis. Cayuga County Jail Program - The services are basic assessments and screenings for those seeking a referral to some level of alcohol/drug treatment. Local judges, attorneys, and family members utilize this program. School Based Prevention Program - The DART program is primarily a prevention program designed to meet the needs of school aged youths in grades K-7. The service is designed to match the developmental needs and learning styles of all the children. Focusing on substance use and abuse as a health issue, the program is provided in the classroom setting in all elementary schools in the county. Intervention Program - Intended to provide assessment and individual counseling to at risk youth in selected Cayuga County middle and high schools. The services are provided on site and are short term. The program also provides crises and referral services on a limited basis. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm (evenings 6:00 - 9:00pm) Open to all Cayuga County residents, call for an appointment. Support: NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Cayuga County Youth Bureau, United Way of Cayuga County, and the Cayuga County STOP-DWI Program.
248 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: Auburn (315) 253-6283 • Syracuse (315) 473-5050 Fax: (315) 282-0024 Mission: Support and advocacy for the developmentally disabled. Services: Family and individual support; psychological, social work, and nursing services; housing; respite; educational advocacy; service coordination; consultation; and referrals for individuals of any age who are developmentally disabled. The agency evaluates an individual and recommends a course of action best suited to his/her particular needs. Central NY DSO either provides the necessary services itself or assists the individual and his/her families to find them, and then follows up to make certain that these services have been obtained. Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities are available - call Nick Gilbert for information. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am- 5:00pm Referral: Accepted from all sources - doctors, other agencies, schools, families, individuals, etc. Support: Central NY Developmental Services Office - NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
475 Irving Avenue, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: (315) 476-0199 • Fax: (315) 471-6060 E-mail: vsuttmore@unyts.org Website: http://www.cnyeyebank.org Mission: A Division of Upstate New York Transplant Services, Inc., CNY Eye Bank is committed to enhancing the quality of life through eye donation while maintaining respect for those who give the gift of sight. Services: The Central New York Eye Bank is a private, non-profit, charitable medical organization whose primary purpose is to help restore sight by providing healthy eye tissue to ophthalmic surgeons. We procure, evaluate and distribute corneal and scleral tissue to transplanting surgeons for the purpose of sight restoration. Our laboratory is equipped to perform a wide range of medical and research functions in addition to our primary task of the proper storage and handling of delicate eye tissue. This provides the highest quality control to assure the recipient of the greatest chance for a successful corneal transplant. Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: (315) 476-4766 • Fax: (315) 464-7077 CNY Poison Emergency Center - 1(800)-222-1222 Education Information Line - 1(800)-464-5243 Services: The Poison Control Center is a 24-hour a day telephone service for managing poison emergencies and providing poison information. Phones are answered by Poison Information Specialists/Registered Nurses trained in toxicology. The CNYPCC responds to calls from the genera1 public and from health care providers serving 34 counties in NYS. Poison Prevention Education Program - Train the Trainer Program is available for Teachers, School Nurses, and any interested Human Service Agencies. A free teacher¹s manual, The ABC¹s of Poison Prevention, is provided. A look-alike display kit (household products that can be confused with food products) is available on loan through the PCC and through local Cornell Cooperative Extensions in our 14 county service area. Poison Prevention videos available on-loan (and for sale). Brochures in English and Spanish - Poison Prevention Information, Poisonous Plants, Caregivers Guide, Parent Guide, and Seasonal Informational Topics (English Only). Telephone Stickers, Posters, Health Fairs upon request, for information for groups and/or parents. Senior Citizens Education Program - "Treating Yourself With Care" a video that addresses over the counter medications; ³Look A-likes" (video) with Liz Ayers, WTVH-5, and Gail Banach, CNYPCC, discuss the confusion and potential dangers of ³Look A-likes"; and printed educational materials - ABC¹s of OTC¹s, Poison Information Brochure, Telephone Stickers, and A Look-alike Display Kit (household products that can be confused with food products) are available on loan through the PCC and local Cornell Cooperative Extensions. Educational Programs For Health Care Professionals - Clinical rotation for Residents (Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics), Medical Students and Graduate Pharmacy Students. Annual Toxicology Teaching Day In Services (held at CNYPCC AND on site at local hospitals). Ongoing case conferences held weekly at the PCC. Hours: 24 hours Referral: Approximately 10% of our phone callers will be referred to an emergency room that we will help to facilitate by calling ambulance and the selected E.R.
149 Genesee Street - Boyle Center, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: 315-253-1103 • Fax: 315-253-1119. E-mail: nlsiefka@yahoo.com Mission: The Caregiver Support Program is a program of the Cayuga County Office for the Aging designed to assist family caregivers of older (age 60 and older) individuals in our community. Services: The Caregiver Support Program offers counseling, support, home visits, and referral services to help caregivers through the caregiving experience. A Lending Library provides books, videotapes, and information on Alzheimer¹s disease, caregiving and aging issues. The program sponsors educational programs for caregivers and a Caregiver Respite Program. Referral: Referrals accepted from individuals, family members, and professionals in the community. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Support: The Caregiver Support Program is made possible through Title III-E of the Older Americans Act, the Cayuga County Office for the Aging, the Long Term Care Access Office, and the Cayuga County Legislature.
33 William St., Ste. #3, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-0018 • Fax: (315) 252-9824 E-mail: ccflaub@dor.org Regional Office: 301 Franklin Square, Geneva, NY 14456 Phone: (315) 789-2686 • Fax: (315) 789-5785 Laurie A. Trojnor - Director, Cayuga County Office Mission: CCFL, rooted in the Catholic tradition, seeks to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities in the Finger Lakes region. We educate, advocate, convene and serve in partnership with local human service organizations, Catholic parishes, and community and inter-faith groups. Services: Counseling Services - Certified Social Worker provides counseling for individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with depression, family violence, marital stress, parenting challenges, personal issues, or grief issues. By appointment. Fee: Sliding fee scale based on income level. Medicare and some insurance accepted. Maternity and Single Parenting Program - Case management services and parenting skills education/skill development. Support network development, advocacy, referral to and facilitation for other services. Eligibility: Single, pregnant, and parenting women, single-parenting men (don¹t have to have custody), their families, and significant others. Parent/Child Communication - As a subcontractor for the Cayuga County¹s Abstinence-Only Grant, provides "Two-Way Street", interactive workshops and activities to assist in developing skills and techniques used to initiate/improve open communication lines with children. Topics include basic communication skills, parenting skills, parenting styles, teen sexuality, abstinence, self-esteem, peer pressure, body image, etc. Eligibility: Parents and interested adults (e.g. grandparents, foster parents, etc.). Activities are planned and scheduled throughout the year for parents/adults and children to interact informal and fun ways. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Provides screening of applications for regular and emergency HEAP benefits. Eligibility: Determined by income level and number of household members for any household who is not receiving ongoing public assistance and/or Food Stamps. Program begins in the Fall and ends in the Spring. Employment Assistance Program - Professional employment/career counselor has a free Tuesday morning (10:00am) session for walk-ins and appointments. An afternoon session (2:00pm) held for individuals referred through the County. Emergency Services - Information and referral/advocacy to individuals and families in crisis with limited financial resources available (depending on donations/grants). Short-term case management for some individuals. Prescription Access - Provide help to households to locate information on and access to no cost/low cost medication, especially for chronic, long-term illnesses, when the person has no prescription coverage or high co-pay. Limited financial assistance for urgent prescription needs (and not for maintenance medication regimens) after all other resources have been exhausted, for one time only and not to exceed $100.00 per person. Information and advocacy will be provided for individuals to access specific pharmaceutical company programs. Assistance limited to Cayuga County residents only. Focus on those who are not eligible for Medicaid. Program accessed through a telephone call, appointments will be made if necessary for in-person meeting. Interfaith Volunteer Care Program (IVCP): The purpose of the IVCP is to recruit, train and support volunteers from Cayuga County faith communities to provide non-medical services (i.e., social assistance such as transportation to medical appointments, friendly visits, telephone reassurance, minor home repairs, letter writing, etc., to homebound frail and disabled individuals. The program matches volunteer care givers with care receivers. Community Coalitions: - Active in convening community groups and building coalitions around issues of social concern, such as poverty, hunger, domestic violence, homelessness, cultural diversity, economic justice, criminal justice, migrant farm workers, etc. Parish Social Ministry - Assistance and support to local Catholic parishes in planning and implementing social services and social action activities. Staff is available for training programs, education workshops, needs assessments and spirituality programs. Additionally, Parish Social Ministry groups work collaboratively on specific service and advocacy projects with interfaith groups. Volunteer Opportunities: Depends on the time of year/project, especially around HEAP season (Fall). Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 12:00 Noon and 1:00 - 4:00pm. Appointments with clients may be held at other times dependent on the program. Referral: Human service organizations, government program staff, schools, physicians¹ offices, hospital staff, churches, friends, family and self. Support: Federal, State, private, and local grants/contacts, United Way of Cayuga County, Thanksgiving Appeal, (Diocese of Rochester), fund-raising/fund-development, individual and group donations.
2851 NYS Rt. 370, Cato, NY 13033 Phone: (315) 626-6735 Mission: Promote better health and well being in the community. Services: A shared use fitness facility between Cato-Meridian Central School and its community. Promotes better health and well being within the community through social, recreational, therapeutic and physical activities. Support: United Way, fees
Auburn Center: 197 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021-3099 Phone: (315) 255-1743 • Fax: (315) 255-2117 Fulton Center: 806 W. Broadway, Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 592-4143 • Fax: (315) 592-5055 Website: www.cayuga-cc.edu Philip Gover - VP, Academics and Student Affairs Kristine Duffy - Associate Dean of Enrollment Bruce Blodgett - Director of Admissions Mission: For 50 years, Cayuga Community College has been helping area residents realize career ambitions in fields such as business and accounting, computer technologies, criminal justice, electronics, geographic information systems, liberal arts and sciences, nursing, studio art, and telecommunications. Services: Cayuga provides many different opportunities for education through day, evening, on-line and weekend study options. An accelerated weekend degree option is now available for working adults who wish to earn a degree in Liberal Arts or Business. Lifelong learning is provided through our continuing education office with credit and non-credit offerings for professional upgrades or personal development. For the business community, Cayuga¹s Business Industry Center offers a comprehensive range of services for training on campus or at the workplace. To date, more than 30,000 employees have participated in BIC sponsored programs. Volunteer Opportunities: Instructors for Cayuga¹s Institute for Learning and Living, a program that serves developmentally disabled adults, through Office of Continuing Education - Contact Joseph Thornton at 315-255-1743 ext. 2822. Hours: Admissions Office, ext. 2241: Fall/Spring: Mon. - 8:30am-8:00pm, Tues.-Fri. - 8:30am-5:00pm; Summer: Mon. - 9:00am-8:00pm, Tues.-Fri. - 9:00am-4:00pm Bourke Memorial Library, ext.2455: Fall/Spring: Mon.-Thurs. - 8:00am-8:30pm, Fri. - 8:00am -4:30pm, Sun. - 12:30-7:00pm; Special summer & holiday hours as posted Business Office, ext. 2450: Fall/Spring: M/T/Th - 8:30am-5:00pm, W/F - 8:30am-3:00pm; Summer: M/T/Th - 9:00am-4:00pm, W/F - 9:00am-3:00pm Financial Aid Office, ext. 2470: Fall/Spring: Monday - 8:00am-6:00pm, T/Th - 8:00am-5:00pm, W/F - 8:00am-3:00pm; Summer I: Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am-4:00pm; Summer II: Mon. - 9:00am-6:00pm, Tues.-Fri. - 9:00am-4:00pm Preschool Center, ext. 2303: Fall/Spring: Mon.-Fri. - 7:45am-5:00pm; Summer: Depending on Enrollment Registrar¹s Office, ext. 2218: Fall/Spring: Mon.-Fri. - 7:30am-5:00pm; Summer: Mon.-Fri. - 7:30am-4:00pm Disabilities Services, ext. 2422: Call for information. Support: Tuition, New York State, Cayuga County, and contributions.
CARR Bldg., Suite 208, 188 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-4212 • Fax: (315) 252-3678 E-mail: assistant@cayugahealthline.org Website: www.cayugahealthline.org Mission: The mission of the Cayuga Community Health Network, a Rural Health Network, and (Cayuga Network) is to build a healthier Cayuga County by improving access to quality health care services, promoting healthy lifestyles and to promote disease prevention programs. Services: School/Home Health Clinic Initiative - Network sponsored work group to assess feasibility for enhancing school-home health services. This work group will determine need for improved school-based health services based on appropriate and proven models for a minimum of one rural district in Cayuga County. Alcoholism/Substance Abuse/Primary Care Committee - A work group comprised of mental health/substance abuse and primary care providers, will identify specific gaps in the primary care-substance abuse/mental health care service continuum. Cayuga Health Line - A toll-free health information/referral line, the Cayuga Health Line (1-800-210-7730) and its web-based companion, www.cayugahealthline.org. Maternal/Child Health Promotion - A collaboration with Family Ties Network to support and facilitate successful partnerships among local providers/community-based organizations/perinatal network in promoting maternal/child health and improving access to care. Cayuga County Tobacco Free Coalition - The coalition, comprised of members from local community service agencies and businesses, collaborates with the coalition coordinator on reducing the social acceptability of tobacco use, preventing the initiation of tobacco use, especially among young adults, providing ongoing awareness of the effects of secondhand smoke, and to be a resource for local residents, educators and health professionals. The coalition also provides access to smoking cessation services for county residents. Ann McCarthy, Coordinator. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00am Support: NYS Dept. of Health, various grants
17 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-9795 • Fax: (315) 253-3255 E-mail: ccsinc@baldcom.net Website: www.cayuganet.org/cayugacounseling/ Mission: We seek to enable all individuals to improve the quality of their lives and to promote emotional health and well-being, with a special emphasis of providing services to children, young adults and families. Services: Mental Health Programs - Mental Health Clinic - Professional staff offer confidential counseling services. Specializing in services for children and families. Kathleen Blair, Director Child/Adolescent Day Treatment - A joint program with BOCES provides education and mental health services within a classroom setting for children ages 5-18 with mental health issues. Amy Gumaer, Director Family to Family - A 20-bed therapeutic foster care program for children and adolescents, ages 5-18, with serious emotional problems. Pamela Budnikas, Director Employee Assistance Program - Immediate, short-term assessment, counseling, and wellness workshops by contract with employers. Stacie Berg, Contract Manager. RESPECT - A weekly educational group program for domestic violence offenders to assist them in examining and changing their attitudes and beliefs about violence. Clair Bobrycki - Coordinator Children Area Resources Emergency Services (CARES)- Children¹s Crisis Services - Provides crisis intervention, coordination, planning and facilitation of services for children, ages 5-18, with serious emotional problems, who are at risk of placement. No fee. Linda Murphy, Director Children¹s Crisis Respite - For children with mental health needs who would benefit from a temporary short-term placement. No fee. Linda Murphy, Director Coordinated Children¹s Services Initiative (CCSI) - A collaborative approach to support families with children who have emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services include family focused service planning, monitoring and advocacy. No fee. Evelyn Noden, Coordinator. Parents and Partners - Parents who have been through similar experiences offer support information and encouragement to parents of children with emotional problems. No fee. Ruth Stewart, Coordinator. Preventive Programs - Intensive Family Services Program - Home-based educational and support services for parents, to help families at risk of abuse/neglect. No fee. Maureen Kinney, Coordinator Sexual Assault Victims Resource (S.A.V.A.R.) - Crisis intervention, counseling, 7day/24 hour hotline for victims of sexual assault. Advocates accompany survivors to medical, law enforcement, and judicial procedures. Hotline Number (315) 252-2112. Claims Assistance through NYS Crime Victims Board. Educational Programs: Regarding Rape, Sexual Abuse/Assault issues provided to schools and community groups. No fee. Volunteers welcome. Heather Petrus, Coordinator Aftercare/Reunification Services - A program for children, adolescents and teenagers who are living in foster or congregate care. Program prepares families for a child¹s return home and provides supervision, support and case management services to assist family reintegration. No fee. Lisa Biljanoski, Coordinator Primary Mental Health Project (PMHP) - A preventive mental health program operating in area elementary schools. Child Associates work with identified children individually and in small groups to foster positive transitions into the school environment, improve self esteem, foster socialization skills and increase academic performance. Heather Petrus, Coordinator Family and Criminal Court Programs - Pre-Trial Diversion Program - A voluntary rehabilitation program for 16 to 21 year-old youths that enables them to avoid the stigma of a criminal conviction. Counseling, support, community service opportunities. No fee. Mary Rogalski, Coordinator Alternative Sentencing Program - Allows eligible non-violent adult defendants the opportunity to perform community service in lieu of incarceration. Application fee. Mary Rogalski, Coordinator Pre-Trial Release Program - Affords all eligible, un-sentenced, jailed defendants an opportunity to be released pending future court appearance. No fee. Mary Rogalski, Coordinator Youth Court - An alternative system of justice, operated by youth, designed to hold youth accountable for their actions and to redirect them from negative behavior. Patricia McCarthy, Coordinator. PINS/JD Adjustment Services - Referred youth and their families participate in an assessment and planning process which leads to counseling, case management, and crisis intervention services as alternatives to placement. Referrals through Cayuga County Probation Department. No fee. Lisa Biljanosky, Coordinator Juvenile Special Supervision Program - A 7 day /24 hour a week service that provides a community based alternative to detention. Lisa Biljanoski, Coordinator A Novel Idea Café - Located at 10 Seminary Avenue. An adult/youth operated community center focused in promoting the arts and culture in a drug/alcohol free environment. Contact Pat McCarthy at 282-0676. Volunteer Opportunities: SAVAR advocates and other volunteers are welcome to assist in several of the programs. For information, call the Director or Coordinator of the specific program for which you wish to volunteer. Hours: Weekdays 9:00am - 7:00pm, evenings by appointment. Appointments for selected programs in Cato and Moravia. Referral: Telephone for appointment information. Support: United Way, City of Auburn, Cayuga County, NY State Office of Children & Families, Office of Mental Health, Crime Victims Board, Department of Probation and Correctional Alternatives, Department of Health, and Division of Criminal Justice Services.
P. O. Box 1331, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-7924 Website: http://www.cayuganet.org/ccac E-mail: ccac@cayuganet.org Mission: A group of concerned citizens and agency representatives whose mission is to increase public awareness and sensitivity to persons who have HIV infection and AIDS; by seeking to support these individuals and their loved ones; being the lead providers of community outreach, education, information and referrals in hopes to stem the tide of this epidemic; seeking to promote the development of local services for our community and for persons with AIDS; being a referral source and connect those in need with the necessary services; and providing information regarding AIDS, HIV testing, services and educational programs for groups and organizations. Services: Local resource for educating the public about AIDS and providing information about services, i.e. counseling, testing, and availability of medical care, caring & sharing HIV support group for infected & affected people. Monthly Council meetings held the 1st Monday of the month at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 W. Genesee St., Auburn, NY at noon. Volunteer Opportunities: Outreach activities, committee members. Referral: Accepted from all sources (self, families, other agencies and professionals) Support: Voluntary contributions
36 South St., Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-6840 E-mail: Dcarabajal@adelphia.net Website: www.cayuganet.org/arts Mission Statement: Cayuga County Arts Council, Inc. is a comprehensive service organization that enables and assists art, cultural and civic endeavors; and promotes and supports a partnership with community development while educating, serving and enriching the community at large. Description: The Cayuga County Arts Council owns, and is in the process of restoring, the Auburn Shine¹s Theater. It also sponsors and coordinates community cultural events including the Auburn Summer Celebrations and Art in the Park, the Adams Foundation Classical Piano Series, and monthly exhibits of regional artists at the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, including the VISIONS teen art exhibit. The organization is a not-for-profit group sponsored by local funding and volunteers.
2nd Floor, 152 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1402 • Fax: (315) 253-1544 Website: http://co.cayuga.ny.us/counsel E-mail: defender@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: ³In our adversary system of criminal justice, any person who is hauled into court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided to him." Gideon v. Wainright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963). Through the Cayuga County assigned counsel program, legal counsel is provided for those who have been arrested and charged with a crime or for those who are respondents in family court involving visitation, family offenses, and/or custody proceedings. Services: Twenty-six attorneys have contracted with Cayuga County to provide legal services on a rotating basis for felony, misdemeanor and/or family court. Eligibility for legal counsel is made on a case-by-case basis. Consideration in the appointment of legal counsel is based on income, assets and debts, the seriousness of the charge and the complexity of the case. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Referral: Municipal Courts, Supreme and County Court, Family Court Support: County of Cayuga
PO Box 853, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-0505 Sue Podfigurny - Social Services Liaison Mission: The Children¹s Committee attempts to provide services to children whose pressing needs would not be met through any other source. Services: Nursery school experience tuition; Christmas presents for needy children; Parent effectiveness training tuition; Summer camperships; Music programs; Athletic activities; Boy and girl scouts; Search out used items for family use; Special needs throughout the year. Support: Annual fund drive, Betty Lattimore Memorial Fund
C/o Cayuga County Chapter of the American Red Cross 213 Genesee St., Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-9596 • Fax: (315) 252-8306 E-mail: chapter@ccredcross.org Website: www.citizencorps.gov Mission: To empower Cayuga County residents through education, training, and volunteer service to make our community safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to all disasters and emergencies of all kinds. A Council consisting of human service and disaster organizations along with citizens meets regularly to plan and oversee the Corps¹ efforts. Services: Promotion of disaster preparedness through "Together We Prepare", a Red Cross disaster education program, which promotes preparedness at home, work, and in the community through one-hour class available to any Cayuga County resident; Emergency preparedness survey of county agencies to determine emergency preparedness in order to identify needs and gaps; media presentations/articles; and increased community involvement in preparedness efforts. Volunteer Opportunities: ³Together We Prepare" facilitators, Council members, and Citizen Corps Leadership volunteers. Support: Grants and in-kind agency support
160 Genesee St., Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1271 • Fax: (315) 253-1653 E-mail: dwyer@cayugacounty.us Website: http://cayugacounty.us/clerk Mission: To provide services to Cayuga County residents. Services: Passport and Pistol Permit Applications; Veteran Discharge papers; Deeds, Mortgages, and other Land Records; Court Records; Certificates of Business; and Diverse Records. The office does not maintain birth, death or marriage records. Please contact the City or Town Clerk in which the event took place. Hours: Regular: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Counter closes at 4:45pm. Summer: (July 1 - August 31) Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm Support: Taxes, fees
C/O 2782 Sand Beach Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4362 E-mail: Fitz56@a-znet.com Larry Buffam - Co-Chair Mission: A coalition of citizens and organizations committed to peaceful resolution of conflict through non-violence, which requires social, economic and political justice for everyone in the world. The mission is to be accomplished through education and active participation in efforts to ensure justice both locally and globally. Services: Monthly meetings, public forums, voter registration, public education, participation in local, state and national demonstrations and activities for peace and social justice. Volunteer Opportunities: Coalition members, public speakers, voter registration support.
1st Floor, 152 Genesee Street, Auburn NY Phone: (315) 255-4313 • Fax: (315) 255-4322 Mission: The Jury Office is responsible for cultivating, qualifying and maintaining an available pool of jurors for use by the Cayuga County Courts. The Commissioner of Jurors office handles requests for juries and payments to jurors from all the courts within Cayuga County. Anyone can call the office with questions regarding qualifications as a juror, scheduling jury service or volunteering for service. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (September to May) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (June - August)
157 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-0341 • Fax: (315) 253-1129 146 North St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-2746 24-Hour Crisis Line: (315) 253-0341 Stella Chronis - Deputy Director Mission: To provide quality mental health services to Cayuga County residents. Teams of professionals monitor, maintain, and support individuals with mental health needs with the goal of improving their quality of life and also serving the community¹s needs. The Center is overseen by The Community Services Board. Services: Continuing Day Treatment - an integrated mental health service that includes psychiatric consultation, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, social skills training, task & skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, recreational and vocational therapy, case management, and symptom management. Call (315) 253-2746, 9:00am - 4:00pm daily. Medication Services - medication services are provided in conjunction with the Center¹s programs to treat mental illness. Community Support Services - New Beginnings Social Club meets M/T/Th/F from 6:30 - 9:00pm, call (315) 253-2746 to join. Consumer Self-Help Project offers computer training, access and prevocational opportunities - the Computer User¹s groups meet Monday at 2:00pm, and Friday at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Clinic Treatment - program uses a team approach to assess, treat and aid clients with both individual and group therapy available. Call the Daily Service Coordinator at (315) 253-0341 for an evaluation or consultation. Case Management & Family Support - these services are available for individuals and families requiring "hands-on" assistance in making/keeping appointments, monitoring/support with daily living activities, and advocacy/support. Intensive Case Management & Assisted Outpatient Treatment - provides specialized on-going support and assistance, along with clinical services from other mental health programs. The Adult Single Point of Entry (SPOE) provides access to case management, clinical services and housing. The Children Single Point of Access (SPOA) assists in accessing mental health and related services. (315) 253-1690. Behavioral Health Services - a unit at the Cayuga County Jail provides specialized mental health services for the seriously and persistently mentally ill who are incarcerated in the jail, call (315) 253-1486. Emergency Services - offers assistance and relief 24 hours a day. During business hours, 9:00am - 5:00pm, crisis calls and walk-in appointments (to 3:00pm) are welcomed. After business hours, crisis services are available by calling the Crisis Line, (315) 253-0341. On site assessment are available at Auburn Memorial Hospital¹s Emergency Room for hospitalization or immediate psychiatric interventions. Hours: Appointment Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Emergency service 24 hours per day. Support: Cayuga County, grants, fees, insurance
1st Floor, 152 Genesee Street, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4320 • Fax: (315) 255-4322 Mark H Fandrich - Judge (acting) Kelly Wejko - Chief Clerk Mission: Cayuga County Court has jurisdiction over felony matters in Cayuga County. Services: Felony level crimes committed throughout Cayuga County; Fugitive Warrants and Extradition of Persons wanted by out of state authorities; Bail Applications for Defendants remanded to Cayuga County Jail by Justice Courts; and Sex Offender Registration and Risk Assessments. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (September to May) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (June - August)
5th Floor, 160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1276 • Fax: (315) 253-1499 Website: http://co.cayuga.ny.us/planning E-mail: planning@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: By deploying a multi-disciplinary team to work with local officials, groups, and individuals, the Cayuga County Planning and Development Department will pursue comprehensive community planning and revitalization. Services: Revitalize hamlets, rural villages, and rural "four corners" communities by attempting to reinvigorate main streets, rehab housing, and promote business development. Encourage the rural quality of life that attracts people to towns throughout Cayuga County by agricultural preservation, agribusiness development, natural resource management, open space protection and thoughtful transition from agriculture or open space to development. Promote economic prosperity in the County by working with the City of Auburn and other localities to coordinate economic development that is sensitive to the objectives identified above, and retains and enhances the high quality of life that local residents cherish. Assist City and Local Governments in a wide variety of planning, zoning and development issues and provides staff services for County Environmental Management Council, Water Quality Management Agency, Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board and other County agencies. Provide staff to the Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency and assume primary responsibility for Cayuga County economic development activity. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm Referral: Self-referral Support: County, State
160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13201 Phone: (315) 255-1161 (Voice) • Fax: (315) 253-1551 E-mail: ccoes@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: Provide for life, safety, property and environment protection from all natural and manmade disasters that may occur within Cayuga County through a comprehensive and integrated emergency management planning and execution system approach. Services: Provide resource information and interact with State and local governmental agencies, fire, emergency medical and law enforcement, along with local organizations on a wide range of issues. Function as coordinator between local and state/federal government in matters related to Federal Grant/loan emergency services monies. Provide emergency medical, CPR, and fire training for volunteer personnel. Coordinate during a State of Emergency with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and State Emergency Management Office to provide office space and staff support to service eligible entities. Host the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which is open to the public for participation. Oversee the Fire Tower Training program. Volunteer Opportunities: Auxiliary Police - contact office for details. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm. (Summer hours are observed in July & August from 8:00am - 4:00pm).
Regional Economic Center at Cayuga Community College 199 Franklin St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1590 • Fax: (315) 253-1135 Website: http://co.cayuga.ny.us/employment/index.html E-mail: employed@co.cayuga.ny.us Ann Kubarek - Deputy Director Mission: Providing employment and training services to Cayuga County residents. Services: Occupational and Vocational Training Opportunities, On-the-Job Training Opportunities, Youth Work Experience and Summer Youth Programs, Job Counseling and Case Management. Employment services include customized skills training, on-the-job training, job descriptions & training outlines, job ready workforce referrals, occupational and vocational programs, individual referral training, class size training, on-the-job training opportunities, private & public sector placements, WIB approved competencies for adults and youth, pre-employment and work maturity competency, basic skills competency, job clubs and self-directed job search programs, work experience programs, and summer youth programs. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm. Referrals: Community based Organizations, B.O.C.E.S., Community Colleges, County School Districts, Social Service agencies, NYS Department of Labor Community Service Centers, Veteran Agencies, etc.
2nd Floor, 157 Genesee Street, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4306 • Fax: (315)255-4312 Mark. H. Fandrich - Judge (acting) L.D. Serafino - Chief Clerk Mission: The Family Court has jurisdiction over matters involving children and families. Services: Caseload consists largely of proceedings involving paternity, child support, custody and visitation, juvenile delinquency (JD), persons in need of supervision (PINS), abuse and neglect, and family offenses. Petitions are filed in the Intake Office. Hours: Office, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
169 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-1427 Mission: Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity is a non profit Christian ecumenical organization dedicated to helping people in our community have a simple, decent place in which to live. Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity seeks to provide adequate housing for low-income people. Services: House Construction - Houses are built and renovated, then sold to partner families at no profit and no interest. Family Selection & Responsibility - The family selection process is impartial as CCHFH does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, national origin, disability, or marital status. The contribution of labor by partner families is known as ³sweat equity." When the project is completed, the family makes a small down payment and obtains a no-interest loan provided by Habitat. This loan covers the actual cost of the house or repair without added interest charges. Monthly payments go into a revolving fund to help build or repair houses for other low-income families. Each homeowner is also responsible for the insurance, taxes, utilities, maintenance, and other standard expenses. Volunteers Services - Volunteers from many walks of life contribute the initial capital for housing projects, as well as time and materials. Most labor is done by volunteers and by the families themselves. Board of Directors/Board Committees - The Board meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at St. Peter & John¹s parish hall, 169 Genesee St., Auburn. To become a part of the housing solution, join one of our committees: Family Selection and Support, Construction, Fundraising, Public Relations, Site Selection, Church Relations. Volunteer Opportunities: Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer organization. Construction, painting, demolition, drywall and committee opportunities are available. To become a volunteer, call (315) 255-1427. Support: Donations from the general public, foundations, and special events. Referrals: Direct.
160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Website: www.co.cayuga.ny.us Health Services: Phone: (315) 253-1560 • Fax: (315) 253-1409 Human Services: Phone:(315) 253-1011 • Fax: (315) 253-1409 Donna Traver - Confidential Secretary to Director, (315) 253-1451 Phillip C. Gioia, M.D., M.P.H. - Medical Consultant Mission: ³We promote and protect the health and well-being of the individuals, families and the community we serve." Health Services Division Kathleen Cuddy - Deputy Director of Health Services Phone: (315) 253-1560 Fax: (315) 253-1409 Community Health Services: James Vitkus, R.N.,M.P.A., Director, Phone: (315) 253-1560. Clinics - The following clinics are offered - Immunization clinics; lead screening clinics; special clinics; and sexually transmitted disease and HIV testing clinics. Immunization Clinics: (appointment only - call ahead for an appointment. Cato - as indicated through special arrangement; Moravia - as indicated through special arrangement; Auburn - daytime & evening (315) 253-1560. Lead Screening Clinic: phone (315) 253-1560. For more information, contact Brenda Kelly, RN, Supervisor, phone (315) 253-1560. Tuberculosis Control Program - Case reporting and monitoring, contact investigation and follow-up. Brenda Kelly, RN, (315) 253-1560; Maureen Tavener, RN, (315) 253-1560. Childbirth Education Classes - Classes held at Auburn Memorial Hospital Birthing Center. Contact Community Health Services for appointment at (315) 253-1560. Newborn Care Classes - Learn about feeding, safety, bathing, parenting concerns within the first three months of a baby¹s life. Call Cayuga County Health at (315) 253-1560. Other Health Education Classes - Contact Valerie White at (315) 253-1560. Infant-Child Health Assessment Program (I-CHAP)- Statewide program that tracks infants and young children (ages birth to 2 years) who are at risk for physical and developmental disabilities in order to assure that diagnostic and treatment services are available to and utilized by the families of those high risk infants and children as soon as a disability is evident. The program also provides management of the prenatal Hepatitis B program. Services are made available free of charge to infants and children (birth to 2) who reside in Cayuga County. Admission to I-CHAP is on a voluntary basis. Contact Susan Barrette, R.N., Supervisor at (315) 253-1560. Early Intervention Program (EIP)- This program ensures that infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families receive needed services through the provision of case management and individualized family service plan (IFSP). The program provides screening and evaluation of the following areas of development: cognitive, physical, communication, social/emotional, and self-help skill development. Any infant or child from birth through two years with developmental delays or disabilities residing in Cayuga County is eligible for evaluation and potential services. Admission is on a voluntary basis. There is no cost to families for services (all NY State licensed insurances must be billed by county). There is a strong family focus to encourage family participation in the delivery of services to infants and children. The County has some limited participation in the Physically Handicapped Children¹s Program (PHCP), which covers age birth to 21. Contact Susan Barrette, R.N., Supervisor, at (315) 253-1560. Preschool Special Education Program - (3-5 years old): A program in which local school districts are responsible for assuring that all eligible students beginning at age 3 who are diagnosed with disabilities are afforded special education services, or necessary related services, such as speech/language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, etc. Contact Susan Barrette, R.N., Supervisor, at (315) 253-1560. RAP (Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy Program) - A coalition of community organizations, schools, churches and individuals that uses several strategies to reduce adolescent pregnancy in Cayuga County. Programs offered include Straight Talk, Postponing Sexual Involvement, parent/adult training, seminars for teens and preteens and the Baby Think It Over program. See the listing in the directory or contact Annette Abdelaziz, Coordinator at 253-1548. M.O.M.S. (Medicaid Obstetrical Maternal Service) - A program for pregnant women who are seeking medical care. The program provides pre- and postpartum nursing and education on pregnancy, nutrition, labor, delivery, baby care, infant growth and development, breastfeeding, exercise and other topics for new mothers and infants. Also offered are pregnancy testing, HIV education and pre- and post-test counseling and screening for presumptive Medicaid eligibility. In addition, assistance is available for finding a physician, accessing Medicaid, WIC and other programs. Contact Joan Knight, R.N., Supervisor, at (315) 253-1560. Healthy Men & Women Partnership - Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, and Colorectal Cancer Screening/Prostate Cancer Education are available. See the listing in the directory or contact Valerie White at (315) 253-1455 or 253-1560. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - This program works to reduce the prevalence of high lead levels in children between the ages of birth to 6 years old. In addition to community education and tracking, the program provides lead testing to clients without a physician or medical insurance and establishes case management of children identified with lead poisoning. Contact Maureen Tavener, R.N., Lead Grant Coordinator at (315) 253-1560 Preventive Dentistry Program - A school-based program that provides preventive dental education, screening and parent notification and referral. Program starts at Kindergarten and continues in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th grades. Dental sealants are available to students with parental consent. Contact Dental Program Coordinator, JoAnne Elser, at (315) 253-1560. W.I.C. (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program) - Open to pregnant, lactating and post-partum women, infants from birth to one year and children from one to five years. The program requires residential and financial eligibility. Applicants must be at nutritional risk as defined by WIC Program guidelines. WIC also provides nutritional education and vouchers for supplemental food for those who meet eligibility guidelines. Clinics are held monthly in Auburn, Cato, and Moravia. New income guidelines for 2000 now allow more people to qualify based on income. Farmers Market coupons available during summer months. Breastfeeding support and electric pumps available to WIC clients. Contact Mary Beth Hogan, R.N., WIC Coordinator, at (315) 253-1406. Environmental Health Services: Eileen O¹Connor, P.E., Director, Phone: (315) 252-1405 Public Water Supplies - The Environmental Health Division monitors community water systems, non-community water supplies, bottled and bulk water and distribution and cross connection control. The division also monitors operator qualifications, oversees water emergencies, provides technical assistance and conducts inspections, sampling and evaluations. Food - The Environmental Division conducts food service operator training, inspects food establishments, including temporary food establishments and food vending machines. Community Sanitation - The Environmental Division regulates realty subdivisions, mobile home parks, children¹s camps, hotels, motels, campsites and parks, swimming pools and bathing beaches. The Environment Division inspects, regulates and approves individual sewage disposal; reviews and accepts plans for new sewage disposal systems or replacement or repair of existing sewage disposal systems, issues operating permits for all sewage disposal systems in Cayuga County; reviews inspection reports of sewage disposal systems or residences being transferred to new owners, provides technical advice to private well owners, investigates problem wells that may be impacted by chemical spills and investigates public nuisances. The Division also operates programs for lead poisoning and rabies control, including the investigation of all animal bites and arranges treatment for people bitten by animals. In addition, the Division enforces the Clean Indoor Air Act. Cayuga County Home Care Services: Andrea Anderson, R.N. - Director of Patient Services, Phone: (315) 253-1301 The Home Care Agency - See listing in the Directory. Long Term Home Health Care Program (Also known as the Lombardi Program) provides services for those people medically eligible for nursing home care in their home. Services include: nursing, therapy, aides, medical social services, nutrition services, respiratory services, as well as other Medicaid funded waiver services. Pool Program - A hydrotherapy-based therapeutic program at the Auburn YMCA pool, under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist; to participate, physician¹s recommendation is required. Call 253-1301 for information. Division of Human Services Michael Mancini - Deputy Director for Human Services Phone: (315) 253-1011 • Fax: (315) 253-1409 Information and Referral Services: (315) 253-1218 After hours on call number: (315) 253-1338 NYS Child Abuse Hotline - Toll Free: 1-800-342-3720 All services listed are provided for Cayuga County and City of Auburn Services: Temporary and Disability Assistance - Administers family assistance programs, including cash, HEAP and employment services. Sandie Gilliland, Director, Phone: (315) 253-1268. Medical Assistance/Food Stamps - Administers medical assistance programs, including SSI and waiver services and Food Stamps. Phyllis Catalfano, Director, Phone: (315) 253-1228. Cayuga County Public Health Insurance Outreach Program - Outreach program for uninsured applicants under age 64 to apply for public health insurance programs including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus. Applications taken Monday - Saturday at various locations, days, and times throughout the county. Eligibility is based on household income. Other eligibility factors may include the ages of the applying children, and household resources for applying adults. For an outreach location near you, or for more information, contact Gale Gould, Program Coordinator, Phone: (315) 253-1382. Children and Family Services - Administers all services programs including Adult services, Child Protective, Child Daycare, Family Preventive, Child Foster Care and Adoption and several related programs. This division provides intake, case planning and case management services. For information, call Beverly Centers, Director, Phone: (315) 253-1207. Child Support Collection Unit - Administers all child support collection activities for Cayuga County for Public Assistance as well as non-public assistance families. Cheri Jupin, Director, Phone: (315) 253-1380; E-mail: CSEWEBcayuga@dfa.state.ny.us. Case Integrity Division - Investigates compliance and fraud issues in all public assistance programs, medical assistance programs and child day care programs. Referrals are made from within the agency, the general public (may remain anonymous), and criminal justice agencies. Thomas C. Ryan, Director, Phone: (315) 253-1313 or E-mail: Thomas.Ryan@dfa.state.ny.us. Long Term Care Access Office - An office of county government that combines staff and resources from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for the Aging. In one office, it coordinates a number of county-run programs dealing with long-term care. For more information, see the listing in the directory or call Beth Dishaw, Phone (315) 253-1100. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm; for July and August, hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm. All offices are open between Noon and 1:00pm. Child Protective Services is ³on call" 24 hours for emergency services, Phone (315) 253-1338. Referrals: Court, agencies, professional people, or direct application by individuals. Support: Taxes
160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1301 • Fax: (315) 253-1465 Mission: The Home Care Agency, a division of the Cayuga County Health and Human Services Department, makes home health visits to all age groups for patients who are under a physician¹s plan of treatment. Services: Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, nutritional services, medical social work, home health aide and/or other therapeutic services have been prescribed. The Agency also offers comprehensive assessment and education. Home health visits are billed to Medicare, Medicaid, Veteran¹s Administration, private insurance and private pay (a sliding fee scale is available).
33 Williams St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-1306 • Fax: (315) 252-1296 E-mail: cchdacacfp@usadatanet.net Mission: The Association¹s purpose is to strengthen support to area family day care providers, to provide information to and offer support of family day care providers to improve the living, learning, and experiences of children. The association will work with other agencies and community groups providing assistance and promoting the needs of providers and children involved in family day care. Services: NYS certified trainings, child & adult care food program, support group for home day care providers, monthly meetings, informal referrals, accessibility of all necessary state forms.
60 Clark St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-8451 • Fax: (315) 255-6114 Website: www.homsite.org Mission: 32 Years of Service to ensure decent, safe and sanitary housing in Cayuga County. Services: Rental services - Rental assistance under Section 8 Rental Assistance Program for income eligible families, Security deposit loans to low-income families in Cayuga County, Apartment listings, Owner/Renter counseling to prevent eviction, Working with owners to upgrade their rental properties, and SRO for Women. Homeownership Services - Pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling classes in home ownership, maintenance and upkeep for home ownership. Budgeting Services - Budget, pre-purchase and credit counseling one on one. Home Repairs - Home maintenance counseling, home repair grants and loans through NY State Affordable Housing Corporation and mobile home replacement on owned properties in the county; U.S.D.A. Rural Development provides low interest loan to eligible families; HUD CDBG Grants for Town of Locke and Village of Port Byron; Assisting the City of Auburn in the home repair loan/grant programs funded by HUD CDBG funds. Senior/Handicapped Housing - West Shore Apartments in Weedsport and Salato Gardens in Cayuga; reverse mortgage counseling, and emergency low cost repairs to their properties. Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Support: Not-for-Profit agencies, State and Federal grants.
7413 County House Rd., Ste. #2, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-9293 • Fax: (315) 255-9298 Mission: To reduce the number of fires caused by juveniles. Program is run by Cayuga County Juvenile Fireplay Intervention & Education Departments. It deals with juveniles that have been involved with fireplay, regardless of the extent. Services: Fire Prevention and Safety classes provided to elementary school students; Intervention services and counseling provided to juveniles in this county who have had fireplay problems; Safe and Secure Environments determines the safety of buildings following the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design to make recommendations on improvements that could make a building safer and more secure; and Securing Public Water Supplies works with Auburn¹s Public Works Dept. and the Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority to locate the shut off valves to the water supply. Hours: Dial 9-1-1, 24-hrs Referrals: Referrals from Parents, Police agencies, Fire departments, Schools, Courts, Social Service Agencies.
Boyle Center, 149 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1100 • Fax: (315) 253-1119 Mission: To provide Cayuga County residents assistance in obtaining long-term care services. Description: The Cayuga County Long Term Care Access Office is an office of county government that combines staff and resources from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for the Aging. In one office, it coordinates a number of county-run programs dealing with long-term care. The office offers Cayuga County residents information on obtaining cost-effective long-term care services for themselves or someone they know, regardless of age or income. Services: Includes information and referral, intake and screening, home assessment/evaluations, care plan development, case management and community PRI assessment (screening for nursing home placement), and access to Medicaid homecare programs. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm Referral: Anyone can request information.
4311 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford NY 13413 Phone: (315) 735-2204 Mission: To protect the public from quackery and pseudo-scientific health frauds; and to promote the betterment of Public Health. Services: Checks physician¹s credentials and keeps physician¹s records as to training, internships, etc.; Provides listings of physicians available in various specialties; Provides listings of physicians available to take new patients; Provides annual series of educational meetings for physicians; Provides speakers for school health programs; Works with the comprehensive health planning committee per request; Provides grievance services for people who are dissatisfied with the health care received. Referrals: Direct Support: Membership fees (members are Doctors of Medicine and Osteopathy who are licensed in NYS)
7451 County House Rd., Auburn, NY 13021-8298 Phone: (315) 253-7346 • Fax: (315) 253-7445 Lynn McLean - Social Worker & Admissions Counselor, 253-6984 Mission: Cayuga County Nursing Home aspires to provide to the citizens of Cayuga County and the surrounding communities, a caring, enriched and homelike environment for our residents, respecting and ensuring the individual rights, privacy and dignity to those entrusted to our care. Services: 24 hour skilled nursing care. Restorative and Rehabilitative Nursing; Therapeutic and modified diets (when indicated); Activities; Social Service; Occupational Therapy; Dental; Personal Laundry; Speech Pathology & Audiology; Podiatry; Physical Therapy. Hours: Visiting hours daily 10:00am - 8:00pm. Application interviews, Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm. Referrals: Families, Other Facilities, and Physicians Support: Medicaid, Medicare, Private
160 Genesee, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1226 • Fax: (315) 253-1151 Website: www.co.cayuga.ny.us/aging E-mail: ccofa@co.cayuga.ny.us Sharon Arliss - Coordinator of Aging Services Mission: To provide for maximum independence, autonomy, dignity and quality of life for older people (age 60+); to act as an advocate on their behalf, especially for those in greatest economic and social need; to serve as focal point for planning and development of a coordinated system of aging services in the community; to provide access to aging services wherever they are located; to work to leverage public and private funds for older people; and to provide, both directly and through arrangement with community agencies, a continuum of community based long term care services. Services: Nutrition Program for the Elderly, Senior Transportation, Elder In-Home Services Program (EISEP), Elderly Pharmaceutical Ins. Coverage (EPIC), Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program (HIICAP), Property Tax Exemptions, Park Passes, Senior Citizen Clubs, Senior Citizen Newsletter, Caregiver Respite Program, Long Term Care Access Information, Educational Programs/Workshops, Advocacy on key senior issues, Outreach to Homebound, Community Service Employment, Limited home repair, Limited emergency fund, Legal services, Program & activities for Boyle Senior Center, and case management. Information and assistance is available on all issues to do with seniors. Volunteer Opportunities: Meals on Wheels delivery, Senior Citizen Aide or Driver for SCAT Van, RSVP opportunities, office assistance. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm; Summer Hours (July 1 - August 31) - Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm. Referrals: Can be made by anyone (self, family member, agencies, neighbor, friends, etc.) Support: The Older American Act, voluntary contributions, NY State Office for the Aging, and Cayuga County.
131 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-1658 or 1-800-499-9615 • Fax: (315) 255-3742 Website: http://www.TourCayuga.com E-mail: cctourism@cayuganet.org Jessica Kline - Communications Specialist Mission: The mission of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism is to promote the tourism and convention industry of Cayuga County, to increase visitors to the County, and thereby stimulate economic growth within the County. Services: Information on and promotion of local events, accommodations and attractions. Educational workshops offered for tourism related businesses. Volunteer Opportunities: Visitor Information Assistant needed. Contact Jesse Kline, 255-1658. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat. 10:00am - 2:00pm (July & August). Support: County occupancy tax revenue, I Love NY matching funds
6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-5611 Website: www.co.cayuga.ny.us/parks Mission: To provide Cayuga County residents and tourists recreational activities including parks, trails, and a nature center. Services: Emerson Park - 6914 East Lake Rd., Auburn (315) 253-5611. Located on Owasco Lake this park offers a beautiful view as well as a wide variety of recreational activities from swimming and picnic areas, to boat launch facilities and the Ward O¹Hare Agricultural Museum. The Merry-Go-Round Theatre, a professional summer theater, now performs in a new theater where the audience sits in a turn -of the century carousel building. Emerson Park offers many programs including fireworks on July 3rd as well as hosting the Syracuse Symphony and various festivals throughout the year. Picnic shelters and the historic grand pavilion are available for rent. There is a $2.00 parking fee. Handicapped and senior citizens are free (senior citizen must be driving). Some park events charge additional fees. Sterling Nature Center - 15730 Jensvold Rd., Sterling (315) 947-6143. This area offers beautiful nature trails that are located along two miles of Lake Ontario shoreline as well as 1400 acres of varied landscapes. The nature center also houses a magnificent Great Blue Heron Rookery. Open year round. Owasco Flats - Located at the south end of Owasco Lake. Nature at its finest at this 89 acre preserve with trains on the lake and along the inlet. There is hiking, fishing, bird watching, photography, and great canoeing. Open dawn to dusk year round. West Barrier Bar - West Bay Road, Fair Haven. 13 acres, environmentally sensitive coastal site that is located on the shores of Lake Ontario. It offers exemplary bird watching, walking, shoreline fishing, and a stunning view of the lakeshore.
Cayuga County Courthouse, 3rd Fl., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1246 • Fax: (315) 253-1417 E-mail: prob@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: Provide pre-sentence and pre-dispositional investigations and reports to aid all the courts in Cayuga County in sentencing; supervise persons sentenced to or placed on probation while attempting to protect the public and rehabilitate the offender; and provide intake services for family court. Services: Juvenile Delinquency - Supervises youth through a short term diversion period upon complaint of the police and with permission of the family court; provides pre-dispositional investigations and reports to the family court and supervises youth placed on probation by the family court. Persons In Need Of Supervision (PINS) - Provides intake services and oversees the PINS designated assessment service program, refers incorrigible, ungovernable youth and youth who fail to attend school regularly to assessment and counseling services upon complaints of parents, schools, or organizations; provides pre-dispositional investigations and reports to the family court and supervises PINS youth placed on probation by the family court. Hours: 9L00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
7445 County House Rd., Auburn NY 13021-8297 Phone: (315) 253-1222 • Fax: (315) 253-4575 Website: www.cayugacounty.us/sheriff Stephen B. McLoud - Undersheriff Mission: To serve and protect the people of Cayuga County in every aspect of public safety. Services: Law Enforcement Division - Sheriff¹s highway patrol, Criminal investigation unit, Identification/Records Bureau, S.T.O.P. DWI Traffic Enforcement Patrol, K-9 Unit, S.W.A.T., Community policing, Neighborhood Watch programs, Marine Unit, Snowmobile Unit, School Resource Officer programs, D.A.R.E., Domestic Violence Unit. Custody Division - Cayuga County Jail - 212 bed corrections facility, Inmate community services programs, rehabilitative & educational programs. Communications Division - Public safety answering point, (911 center-handles all emergency calls and dispatch throughout Cayuga County) Civil Enforcement Unit - Processes civil documents for service on behalf the courts and private sector. Other services - public instructional programs in handgun, boater, and snowmobile safety; child safety seat fitting. Support: Cayuga County, grants
7413 County House Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-4171 • Fax: (315) 252-1900 E-mail: cayugaswcd@ny.nacdnet.org Website: www.co.cayuga.ny.us/soilcon Mission: The mission has been to enhance and protect the natural resources of Cayuga County through ³hands on" implementation of Best Management Practices. We are an agency that people can rely on to assist them with their conservation problems and concerns and we take pride in our ability to get the job done. Services: Programs that address water quality management, stream stabilization, pond management, and erosion control; Conservation education - 6th grade Field Days and Envirothon for high school students; Annual tree seedling sale; Annual recycling event in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cayuga County Planning Dept.; Administer the Americorps and Youth Corps programs; and Information on soils and soil maps along with technical assistance available. Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm. Support: Cayuga County, State and Federal Grants, earned income.
2nd Fl., 152 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1303 • Fax: (315) 253-1544 E-mail: stopdwi@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: STOP-DWI stands for ³Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated". The STOP-DWI Program was enacted by the State Legislature in 1981 for the purposes of empowering county governments to coordinate local efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug-related traffic crashes within the context of a comprehensive and financially self-sustaining alcohol and highway safety program. The goal of the Cayuga County STOP-DWI program is to reduce the rate of alcohol and other drug-related injuries and fatalities through the creation and funding of programs relating to enforcement, prosecution, rehabilitation, public information and education. Services: The STOP-DWI legislation permits each of the state¹s 62 counties to establish a county STOP-DWI Program which qualifies the county for the return of all fines collected for alcohol and other drug-related traffic offenses occurring in its jurisdiction. STOP-DWI funding has an enforcement component, a court related component, a probation component, a rehabilitation component, a public relation/education component, and an administrative component. Application of DWI fine revenues and fund balance covers the fiscal year program expenses at no cost to local taxpayers. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Support: STOP-DWI Fines Imposed by the Courts
1st Floor, 152 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4320 • Fax: (315) 255-4322 Mark H. Fandrich - Judge (acting) Kelly Wejko - Chief Clerk Mission: The Supreme Court hears the following types of matters -Civil Litigation in amounts greater than $5,000.00 Services: Matrimonial Actions - Contested or Uncontested; Enforcement or Modification of Divorce Decrees; Tax Assessment Litigation - Small Claims Assessment Review Proceedings; Writs of Habeas Corpus and Article 78 Proceedings for 3 Correctional Facilities; Article 78 Proceeding for all of Cayuga County; Appeals of Justice Court decisions; Pistol Permit Applications; Parole Appeals Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (September to May) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (June - August)
2nd Floor, 152 Genesee Street, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4310 • Fax: (315) 255-4322 E-mail: jfandric@courts.state.ny.us Mission: The Law Library¹s mission is to provide the judiciary, the bar, and the public access to and use of legal reference materials so that they may conduct their legal affairs and preserve their right in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. Services: The Law Library¹s collection includes state and federal legal materials, statutes, case reporters, state regulations, forms, digests, practice materials, encyclopedias, and treatises. Although primary users of the library are lawyers and judges, the library maintains a small collection of materials written for the non-lawyer, and the library staff will assist patrons in locating and using the library¹s resources and services. The library staff, however, is not permitted to give legal advice, give opinions on legal matters, or do research for patrons. Reference materials may not be borrowed, but copying services are available. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm. Open to the public.
First Floor, Courthouse 152 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-4316 • Fax: (315) 255-4322 Barbara Carmody - Chief Clerk Mission: The Surrogate¹s Court handles issues related to probate, adoption, guardianship and estates. Services: The Surrogate¹s Court has jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings related to the affairs of decedents, probate of wills, administration of estates, and guardianship of minors and/or people diagnosed as mentally retarded or developmentally disabled. The Surrogate¹s Court is also the court that handles adoptions. The court is the repository of estate records dating back to 1799, which are public records available to genealogical researchers and others. The staff will search the records upon written request and applicable fees are charged. The Surrogate Judge is elected by the voters of Cayuga County for a 10-year term. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (September to May) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (June - August)
c/o Cayuga Community Health Network Carr Bldg., Suite 208, 188 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-0097 • Fax: (315) 252-3678 E-mail: tobaccofree@cayugahealthline.org Website: www.cayugahealthline.org Mission: To maintain an effective tobacco control network within Cayuga County, the Coalition will build on the success of the Clean Indoor Air Act by encouraging businesses and individuals to develop stronger local ordinances regarding smoking in entryways, private homes and vehicles, which will reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Decreasing social acceptability of tobacco use by implementing public education programs in schools and the community. Services: Information and referral on cessation services, nicotine replacement therapy and the Clean Indoor Air Act. In service training available for schools and businesses.Ý Numerous pamphlets and booklets are available on all types of tobacco issues. Partnering with direct care medical providers who provide cessation programs within the county. Promote the NYS Smokers Quitline service. Referral: Information provided to all, no direct services available. Volunteer Opportunities: Coalition members, contact Anne McCarthy. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm. Coalition Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon. Support: New York State Department of Health
160 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1281 • Fax: (315) 253-1154 Georgianna Tracy - Deputy Director Mission: To support Cayuga County veterans and their needs. Services: Handles claims for war and peace-time veterans and dependents as follows: Home loans, Education, Hospitalization, Medical, Compensation, Pension, Death Benefits, Apprenticeship, On-Job-Training, Re-employment, Insurance, Legal, Personal. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Referral: Direct to this office which in turn submits the application to the proper office for authorization of benefit and payment. Support: State and County
157 Genesee Street, Suite 100 Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1406 • Fax: 253-1473 Ann Robson - Sr. WIC Nutritionist Mission: W.I.C. (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program) ensures proper nutrition for pregnant, lactating and post-partum women. Services: Pregnant, lactating, and post-partum women, infants from birth to one year, and children from one to five years are eligible for services as long as they meet residential and financial eligibility and be at nutritional risk as defined by WIC Program guidelines. Clinics held throughout the month in Auburn, Cato, Moravia, and Port Byron. Breastfeeding support and Farmer¹s Market coupons available. New income guidelines are 185% over the poverty level. Volunteer Opportunities: Someone to read stories in the waiting room. Contact Mary Beth Hogan or Ann Robson, if interested. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30am - 4:30pm, 3rd Thurs. 10:30am - 6:30pm. Cato: 1st Tuesday every month. Moravia: 1st Thursday every month. Appointment required, call (315) 253-1406 and leave a message, someone will return your call.
2nd Floor, 152 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1402 • Fax: (315) 253-1544 E-mail: ybureau@co.cayuga.ny.us Mission: The Youth Bureau is based on the premise that government should coordinate and collaborate in addressing certain critical needs of our young people through creating, refining and maintaining system linkages among service providers and funding sources. The Youth Bureau seek to engage service providers and other agencies in a process of collaboration and problem solving to seek a strong balance of prevention, protection and permanency. The Youth Bureau¹s responsibility to promote and encourage the development of a comprehensive system of services for children and youth through planning, funding, coordination, evaluation and advocacy. Within this context, the Youth Bureau offers a plan that seeks to accomplish its mission in an efficient, systematic and well-coordinated fashion. The Youth Bureau will make funds available to programs that address identified needs and do so in a cost effective, accountable fashion. Services: Technical assistance, evaluations, monitoring and research of youth needs are conducted on a county-wide level. While the Youth Bureau provides no direct services to youth, clients can be referred to the contract agency and programs as well as the full spectrum of services available in Cayuga County. A 15-member citizen¹s advisory board reviews and approves funds to meet the needs of all recreation and youth services. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Referral: No direct services, information and referral regarding youth problems and/or needs. Support: County of Cayuga and New York State Office of Children and Families Services
Eight Hulbert St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-2211 • Fax: 253-3834 E-mail: ken10@americu.net Website: http://www.cayuganet.org/cha/index.html Mission: Cayuga Health Association, Inc.¹s mission is to helpÝpeople stay in their own homes for as long as it is safe to do so. Services: Link To Life - Installation and maintenance of Link To Life, a nationally known Personal Emergency Response System, where help is summoned at the touch of a button, in an emergency. Contact Georgia Spedding at (315) 255-2211. Food Services Programs - Hot or cold meals are prepared and delivered to other social services agencies for their clients, including adult and day centers, etc. Contact Ellie Shanahan, Director, at (315) 253-5356 Home Aides Service - Licensed home health care agency providing county-wide home aide services consisting of LPN¹s, home health aides, homemakers, chore service personnel and home companions who provide essential personal care, preventive health measures and homemaking duties. Contact Georgia Spedding, Nurse Coordinator, at (315) 255-2211. Meals on Wheels - Hot nutritious noontime meal (w/cold supper bag optional) delivered in Auburn. Special diets and individual taste preference considered whenever possible to do so. Noontime delivery 5 days per week, contact Tessi Spearing, Director, at 253-5356. For meals delivered throughout the rest of Cayuga County, call Office For the Aging at(315) 253-1550. Volunteer Opportunities: Meals on Wheels drivers and deliverers, cooks Hours: Office hours, Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 4:30pm (Aides hours vary according to individual or family needs).
101 Hamilton Ave., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-5383 • Fax: (315) 253-7278 E-mail: Info@cayugahome.org Website: www.cayugahome.org Dee Dee Schenck - Executive Assistant/Office Manager Mission: Our mission is to help children, families, and individuals living in the Region to grow as independent, healthy and productive citizens through quality counseling, residential and support services. We do this in partnership with those we serve as well as government agencies and other service providers. Services: Residential Program - Serves children ages 11 to 18, from throughout CNY, who are in the family court system. Residents and their families partner with staff in creating individual treatment plans which focus on their gaining the skills and attitudes needed to return home or become ready for independent living. These programs are supported by well-trained group care workers. Each unit¹s treatment team is composed of a certified therapist, case manager and unit manager. Therapists provide specialized therapy for children of trauma. All therapy is overseen by a clinical director, a consulting psychiatrist and psychologist. For information on the Residential Programs, contact Jill Stanton, Director of Residential Treatment, jds1@cayugahome.org or Grace Plvan, Director of Clinical Services, gjp4@cayugahome.org or Sue Walsh, Coordinator of Intake, smw1@cayugahome.org. Services for this program are for Cayuga County residents and are only available through referral by Cayuga County Health and Human Services. Intensive Family Preservation Program - Families are provided with intensive in-home support and respite services using the ³Home Builders Model" to prevent unnecessary foster care placements. The program focuses on strengths and teaches skills to enhance family functioning. Families have access to a social worker and full emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services for this program are for Cayuga County residents and are only available through referral by Cayuga County Health and Human Services. Programs in Schools - Cayuga Home for Children offers two programs in schools, Family School Partnership Program, which have been funded by Cayuga County Dept. of Mental Health and the United Way. We work as part of a team with the family, teachers and school psychologists to help children at risk become successful in school. Interventions are tailored to the specific needs of each family and vary in duration with services provided in the classroom and in the family¹s home. Referrals to the programs may be made by a parent, teacher, school social worker, psychologist, CC DHHS or Mental Health. For information on the Family Resiliency Programs contact Sharon Kellogg, Director of Family Resiliency Programs, Region 3, sjk1@cayugahome.org Functional Family Therapy - Families in Cayuga and Seneca County with adolescents between the ages of 11 and 18 are provided with home-based family therapy. Through partnering with the entire family, focusing on strengths and being respectful of a family¹s culture, we build family relationships and improve outcomes for adolescents. Using the Functional Family Therapy model, one of the nations ³10 Best Practices", we provide short-term interventions on average of 8 to 12 sessions in a family¹s natural environment. For information on the Functional Family Therapy, contact Alice Breen, Director of Functional Family Therapy, Amb2@cayugahome.org or Josephine Emilio, Deputy Director of Functional Family Therapy, je1@cayugahome.org. Services for this program are for Cayuga County residents and are only available through referral by Cayuga County Health and Human Services. MR/DD Programs - For information on MR/DD Services, contact Shannon Abate, Co-Director of MR/DD Services, sla1@cayugahome.org or Joyce McGlynn, Co-Director of MR/DD Services, jaj1@cayugahome.org. Weekend Respite Program - Families can take time out from the constant demands of caring for a family member with a developmental disability. Weekend respite also gives their family member an opportunity to socialize and enjoy a variety of recreational activities as a guest in the program. Guests receive assistance with personal care, meal times, medication and other areas of need. Trained, attentive staff is on duty at all times. To receive services from this program: This program is open to anyone enrolled in OMRDD¹s Medicaid Waiver Program. For more information, please speak with your individual Medicaid Service Coordinator. Day Habilitation Services - Day services are provided for both adults and school age children with developmental disabilities. Participants enjoy an array of social and recreational activities, while receiving assistance with personal care and other areas of need. Staff assist and support individuals to reach a higher level of independence in all areas of life. For school age children an additional program is available during school holidays and vacations. Services from this program is open to anyone enrolled in OMRDD¹s Medicaid Waiver Program. For more information, please speak with your individual Medicaid Service Coordinator. Family Reimbursement - Cayuga Home for Children is granted funding to assist families with costs of goods or services directly related to the care of a family member with a developmental disability. These monies aid families in obtaining such needed items as in-home respite services, adaptive equipment, special clothing and other items as necessary. Services from this program are open to anyone enrolled in OMRDD¹s Medicaid Waiver Program. For more information, please speak with your individual Medicaid Service Coordinator. Medicaid Service Coordination - Assistance with advocacy, referral to other services, medical appointments, etc. is provided to individuals who are developmentally disabled and eligible for enrollment in the Medicaid Service Coordination. If you are not currently receiving Medicaid Service Coordination or enrolled in OMRDD¹s Medicaid Waiver Program, please contact Joyce McGlynn for information on enrolling. Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
101 Dates Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607) 274-4498 Website: www.cayugamed.org Mission: Providing high quality, comprehensive health care services to the citizens of Ithaca and the surrounding area. A 204-bed acute care facility that offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services, Cayuga Medical Center is a highly accredited, not-for-profit regional health care organization, and one of only nine rural referral centers in New York State. Services: Certified Cancer Center of Excellence, and offers the Center for Pain Management. Moravia - Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services‹including speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Inpatient Services - Comprehensive inpatient care including behavioral (mental health) services, a medical rehabilitation unit, maternal-child health, pediatric care, an intensive-coronary care unit, medical and surgical services including neuro-surgery, joint reconstruction, general, vascular and gynecological surgery. Respite care is also available at the Medical Center. Outpatient Services - Cayuga Medical Center provides two venues for outpatient surgery, through the Ambulatory Procedures Unit at the Medical Center and through Surgicare, our ambulatory surgery center on the East Campus on Warren Road. Five locations are available for diagnostic laboratory testing and a full spectrum of imaging services from routine x-ray to MRI.
203 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-8051 • Fax: (315) 253-9829 Website: www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum Mission: Private non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Auburn and Cayuga County. The Museum occupies the historic Willard/Case mansion and the estate. Services: Educational exhibits, lectures, symposiums, tours and programs for the entire family. The Case Research Lab, located on the estate of the Cayuga Museum, is the site where the first commercially successful system of sound film was invented. This newly restored site opened to the public in 1994. The Cayuga Museum Iroquois Center is unique in that it is the only facility in the County that explores and interprets the culture of the Iroquois Indians, whose roots are based here in our community. The Center is open seasonally, Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wed. - Sun. 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Hands-on activities for children are provided by appointment. The Museum¹s programs and services are free and open to the public. Volunteer Opportunities: Docents, Museum guides, Research assistants, Children¹s program assistants. Contact Eileen McHugh at 253-8051. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm; Weekends, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm. Support: Voluntary contributions, membership, service, county and city cultural contributions. Donations are welcome.
Main Campus: 5980 South St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-0361 • Fax: (315) 252-6361 Website: http://www.cayboces.org The Center for Learning: 12 Allen St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-4899 • Fax: (315) 253-2972 E-mail: c4learn@cayboces.org Gregory A. Hinman - Assistant Superintendent for Instruction William Speck - Principal, Occupational Education Department Linda Horton-Cook - Adult Continuing Education Director Mission: (1) To provide additional educational opportunities and support the existing public school systems. (2) Educational services for adults, out-of-school youth, families, agencies and businesses. Services: Main Campus Daytime Occupational Courses - Available to high school juniors and seniors. Programs available in agribusiness, automotive technology, auto body, building construction trades, electrical trades, electronic technology (computers and telecommunications), business technology, machine trades, early childhood development, cosmetology, nurse aide, practical nursing, and food service management. Special Education Services - Educational programs serving students with disabilities in local districts and on the BOCES campus. Students with mild to severe disabilities, representative of the 13 disabilities, are educated in age-appropriate and integrated settings given strong academic and social skills curricula. Well-trained and supported professionals whose vision of all children is that they leave school with sufficient skills to live, work and recreate in their community typify our classrooms. This diverse student population is served within the following class descriptors: 15:1 programs serve no more than 15 students with disabilities. There is an emphasis on direct instruction in the regular elementary and secondary curricula. Paraprofessional support enables small group instruction to take place. 12:1+1 programs serve not more than 12 students with significant disabilities. Community-based instruction coupled with functional academic and social skills instruction are emphasized. Paraprofessional support for integration and general instruction is provided. 8:1+1 programs serve no more than eight students with significant behavior and learning needs. Instruction focuses on learning pro-social skills. Family involvement and education is a priority. Paraprofessional support is on-going. Special Education Training and Resource Center (SETRC) - Provides parents, teachers, CSE and CPSE members, administrators, Boards of Education, agency representatives and other interested individuals with information related to the education of children with disabilities. Services include resources (videos, etc.), printed material, specially designed workshop/trainings. Topics vary, depending on need. Topics generally address the IEP process, parenting challenging children, and role and responsibility of educators and schools. Professionals are available on a request basis to consult with educators and parents to better understand any of the 15 disabilities as defined by NYS regulations. The Center for Learning Comprehensive Educational Programs for adults including: GED (General Equivalency Diploma), ABE (Adult Basic Education), Family Literacy, Life Skills, Workplace Literacy, and Home Study programs ( GED preparation, GRASP, Math Basics, Another Page, Learn to Read, Career Family & Life Skills). Core Support Services - Academic assessments, Vocational skills and interest assessments, Community Agency referrals, Employment seeking strategies, & Career Counseling. Training Programs - Business Careers, Medical Billing Specialist, Certified Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide, Practical Nursing (LPN), and Cosmetology. Also available on a limited basis are the daytime occupational courses offered to high school students at the Area Occupational Center (see Occupational programs listing). Customized training programs to meet the specific needs of a business or agency are available upon request. Continuing Education Classes - Offered in the evenings during the spring, fall, and summer. Offerings cover a variety of vocational and recreational topics. Hours: Office - Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Referral: Local School Districts, agencies, self Support: Fee for services, grants, WIA, VESID, Veterans Administration, Department of Labor, self-referral.
100 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 258-5665 • Fax: (315) 258-7339 E-mail: vjshep@thumpernet.com Marcy Phelps-Hand - Program Assistant Mission: The Cayuga-Onondaga Teacher Center serves as a training and information-sharing complex, organized jointly by the public, non-public and post secondary schools, community and related public agencies of the region for the enhancement of teacher education. The Cayuga-Onondaga Teacher Center is one of 127 New York State Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers in New York State funded by an annual NY State Legislative Grant. Services: Courses on topics relevant to educators, mini grants to support creativity in the classroom, computer and technology training, conferences on specific professional growth areas, graduate courses for appropriate certification through New York State United Teachers and SUNY Cortland. Activities and programs are open and available to all public and private school teachers in the seven school districts in Cayuga County, two districts in Onondaga County, and including BOCES teachers.
Phone: (315) 255-1703 • Fax: (315) 252-3397 Website: www.cayuganet.com/cscaa Mission: The mission of Cayuga/Seneca community Action Agency (CSCAA), Inc. is to assist people to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency and self-dignity. SITE I 65 State St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-1703 • Fax: (315) 252-3397 E-mail: cscaa1@telcove.net Peggy Fastic - Assistant Executive Director Mindy VanLiew - Financial Officer Toni Ann Daley - Marketing and Development Director Eileen Lutz - Human Resource Director Marie Montgomery - Energy Services Director Services: The Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by the US Dept. of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services and is administered by the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Weatherization provides direct services designed to reduce the energy burden in both single family and multi-family houses. Activities include insulation, caulking and weather stripping, furnace cleaning and tune-up, window and door repair/replacement, and replacement of inefficient appliances. Volunteer Opportunities: Marketing Intern; Human Resources Intern. Call (315) 255-1703, ext. 155 for information. SITE II Corner of Clark St. & Brookfield Place, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-0038 • Fax: (315) 258-8569 E-mail: cscaa2@telcove.net Terry DeFelice - Head Start Director Karen Dellonte - Family Development Director Services: Head Start - A federally funded, comprehensive child development program for income eligible children ages 3-5 and their families that reside in Cayuga County. Parent involvement is the philosophy behind this program that provides health, nutrition, education, disability and family services at no charge. A Center Base and Home Base options are available with full and part day classes. Door to door transportation is provided. Family Development - Through a myriad of programs, this component works with families and individuals through a variety of situations. Family Development provides emergency food, clothing, shelter, medial needs, emergency transportation, furniture, and responds to a wide array of crisis situations. Family Development also provides case management services for a variety of situations. Car Seat Distribution Program - Provides children¹s car seats, free of charge, to income eligible families. The agency has a certified technician on staff to educate families on proper installation and use. Summer Feeding Program - Administered by the Emergency Services Component, provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch at 6 sites in the City of Auburn during the months of July and August to children 18 and under or persons 21 and under who are mentally or physically challenged. Healthy Living - Healthy Living is a nutrition program for parenting or pregnant adults and teens. Customers receive one-on-one education on how to prepare healthy, nutritious foods for their families. Community Food and Nutrition - Funded through the United States Office of Community Services, the program assists customers in rural areas with transportation barriers to access nutrition programs in their area. Essentials for Employment - Designed to increase the customer¹s knowledge of basic computer skills and provide intensive training on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet literacy - free of charge. The program incorporates one-on-one case management for customers to provide them with education and assistance with basic business etiquette, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Wheels to Work - The agency partners with Cayuga/Onondaga BOCES, Savannah Bank N.A., Cayuga County Department of Health and Human Services, and the Cayuga Motor Pool to provide low income families and individuals the opportunity to purchase or repair vehicles that will provide transportation to work. Attire for Hire - Provides individuals access to appropriate clothing and accessories for job interviews and starting a new employment opportunity. Family Support Network - Offers education and advocacy to families with incarcerated loved ones. Using the Family Development approach, the program informs customers of resources available, and provides support groups for adults and children. Emergency Services- Funded via the NYS Department of State Office of Community Services provides direct crisis response to Seneca County residents including free clothing, emergency food, homeless intervention, advocacy and mediation, utility crisis intervention, emergency transportation, and Summer Feeding Program. Volunteer Opportunities: Food Pantry Stocker. Call Eileen at (315) 252-0038 ext. 240 for information. SITE III 4 Garfield Place, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-0038 • Fax:(315) 283-2023 E-mail: cscaa1@telcove.net Amanda Schaub - Youth Services Director Services: TASA (Take A Step Ahead)- TASA is a NYS Department of Health Program authorized by the Teenage Services Act. Available in both Seneca and Cayuga Counties, TASA provides case management to promote family stability, improve self-esteem, and encourage self-sufficiency to pregnant, parenting and at-risk teens, between the ages of 10-21. Participants must be Medicaid eligible and enroll before their 20th birthday. Services are coordinated locally with Cayuga County Department of Health and Human Services. Support Activities include Bi-weekly support group for tends and teen parents. Male Mentoring Program - Funded by Cayuga County Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy (RAP) Abstinence-Only Grant from NYS Department of Health and the United States Department of Education. The program uses a multi-faceted, wrap around approach for teen males ages 10-19. Programming targets 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. time frame incorporating abstinence/sexuality education, mentoring, employment and sports/recreation activities. The goal is to re-conceptualize male roles and responsibilities regarding sexuality and abstinence. Volunteer Opportunities: Male Mentor, call Amanda at (315) 252-0038, ext. 252 for information. SITE IV 37 West Garden St., Suite 208, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 283-2030 • Fax: (315) 283-2033 E-mail: cscaa1@telcove.net Theresa Walsh - Supportive Services Director Services: Domestic Violence Intervention Program - Assists victims of domestic violence and their children to attain a life free of violence; 24-hour hotline (1-800-253-3358); advocacy; safety planning assistance; supportive counseling; support group; children¹s group; educational presentations; and safe, temporary shelter. Cayuga County Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Works toward coordinated community response to domestic violence. Includes members from law enforcement, district attorney¹s office, hospitals, schools, social services, drug and alcohol programs, and concerned community members. Transitional Housing Program - Temporary housing; intensive case management; budgeting assistance; employment assistance; and crisis intervention for homeless families. At-Risk Youth Program - For youth 16-21 years of age; case management; housing assistance; crisis counseling; family mediation; employment assistance; education assistance. Funded by the Community Services Block Grant. Youth Achieving at Work - Provided in Partnership with Cayuga County Employment and Training Department and Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Center for Learning, it is a program geared towards in-school and out-of-school young people, ages 14-21, who are looking to gain employment and quality work experience. Funded by the Workforce Investment Act. Supervised Visitation - We will offer supervised visitation to parents who desire contact with their children, when the court feels they need some level of supervision. Our primary responsibility is to provide a safe, neutral, stress-free, and child-friendly environment for non-custodial parents to initiate, reunite, or continue in a relationship with their children. The mental and emotional health and the safety of the children are the most important aspects of our supervision program. This visitation is provided in one-hour blocks of time under professional supervision. All activities are monitored and recorded, and provided to the court at the end of the assigned visitation. Supervised Exchanges - When there is the potential for conflict in the exchange of children from one parent to the other, the court may order the exchanges to take place in an emotionally safe and comfortable setting. The exchange will be monitored and information about the exchange process will be provided to the court. SENECA COUNTY SITE 1426 West River Road, Waterloo, NY 13165 Phone: (315) 539-5647 • Fax: (315) 539-4313 Website: www.cayuganet.com/cscaa Rose Rathbone - Seneca Programs Director Marsha Foote - Even Start Director Services: A variety of services are available, call for more information. Hours: All sites - Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Support: Agency support comes from Federal, State, County and City funding; grants, fundraisers, donations.
199 Franklin Street, Suite 204, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1590 • Fax: (315) 253-1135 Mission: The Cayuga Works Career Center is a One-Stop Career Center designed to meet the needs of employers and job seekers in Cayuga County. Services: Job Search Assistance; Resource Room Services; On Site Job Recruitment; Counseling; Workshops; Computer Resources; Career Development Library; Labor Market Information; Business Service Team; Worker Tax Credit Information; Vocational Training; On-The-Job Training. On-Site assistance from agencies - Cayuga County Employment and Training; New York State Department of Labor; Cayuga Community College; Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency; Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES-On Site; Unity Employment Services; VESID; Seneca/Cayuga ARC; Cayuga Counseling Services; Experience Works.
95 Genesee St., 2nd Floor, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-4260 • Fax: (315) 252-4290 E-mail: plevin@cdsadr.org Website: www.cdsadr.org Mission: The Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS) is a voluntary and confidential mediation service that is an alternative to court. Services: The mediation process allows parties to get at the root of their problems and devise their own solution. A mediator can help parties talk it out so that parties may concentrate on what should be done in the present and future. Compromise is at the heart of reaching an agreement that is realistic and long lasting. We offer a variety of programs and services. Please call for more information. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer mediators needed. Referrals: Can be made by anyone involved with conflict, for example: courts, attorneys, employers, teachers, social agencies as well as individuals themselves.
PO Box 1228, 453 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 252-9305 E-mail: sports@championsforlife.org Website: championsforlife.org Mission: Our mission is to develop virtues and character through sports. The philosophy of all the programs is to develop the God-given talent of each individual to become all they can be as an athlete, but most of all, as a person. Services: The Center offers instruction in gymnastics, karate, indoor soccer, Home-School fitness program, Birthday parties, tennis and other recreational activities. The Center also offers special programs for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Volunteer Opportunities: Front desk, Birthday party host, Soccer coaches. Hours: September to June, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday closed. July and August, call for hours.
17 E. Genesee St., 4th Floor, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-6994 • Fax: (315) 258-9249 Seneca County: (315) 568-0945 Toll-Free: 1-866-226-2418 E-mail: info@cccfl.org Website: www.cccfl.org Sara Hoskins - Educational Director Kathy Ineich - Fiscal Administrator Mission: The Child Care Council of the Finger Lakes, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of childcare with a mission to promote, strengthen, coordinate and expand childcare options in Cayuga and Seneca Counties. Services: Child Care Resource & Referral - Parents are assisted in locating regulated childcare and learn of all childcare options best suited to their needs. Contact Dawn Van Orman. Child Care Subsidy Program - For low-income families who are City of Auburn residents. Funded by the City of Auburn¹s City Development Block Grant. Child And Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)- A food subsidy program funded by the NY State Department of Health and Nutrition, including training providers on nutritional needs. A partial reimbursement for food served by in-home day care providers to children in their care. Contact CACFP Coordinator Lisa Johns. Child Care Training Program - Training is available for child-care providers and day care center staff, to help meet state training requirements. Health & Grants Safety - Grants for new, existing and legally exempt in-home childcare providers for health and safety items to assure health and safety of children in their care. Lending Library & Resource Center - Books, toys and videos for lending to members. Infant/Toddler Program - Access to local and regional specialists, training and materials. Education - Offering parenting workshops, FDC provider training, childcare center staff development, and community, often in conjunction with EPIC program, ³Every Person Influences Children." Advocacy for Children¹s Issues - Accessing and updating information at local, state and federal levels. Volunteer Opportunities: Short-term help needed to clean out old files and materials, and occasionally for bulk mailings. Contact Dawn Van Orman at (315) 255-6994. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9:00am - 5:00pm, Summer hours, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Referrals: Self-referral is most common but also accepted from other agencies Support: Funding from federal and state agencies, City CDBG, Membership, grants, fundraising, United Way (Cayuga County).
C/o Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield of CNY 344 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 1-800-282-0068 • Fax: (315) 671-7104 Mission: Free or low cost health insurance to children ages 0-19 through the NY State Plus insurance program. Services: Specific services for youth; Primary and preventive healthcare benefits; Well-child exams; Immunizations; Prescription drugs; Sick visits to physician; Diagnostic testing; Emergency care; Hospitalization. To enroll, call Cayuga County Health & Human Services Department at (315) 253-1594. Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
2 Coulter Rd., Clifton Springs NY 14431 Phone: (315) 462-9561 Hospital and Clinic (315) 462-0405 Inpatient Mental Health and ECT Services (315) 462-0291 Inpatient Addiction Recovery Program (315) 462-0425 Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program Services: Hospital Services: A 262-bed, not-for-profit community health care system providing general acute care, primary care, nursing home care and specialty services to residents of and visitors to the Center Finger Lakes Region of Upstate NY. CSH&C is licensed by the NYS department of health and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of healthcare Organizations. Inpatient Hospital Services - Alcohol 28-day program licensed for 30 beds specializing in treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders such as mental illness and traumatic brain injury. Mental Health 18-bed secured unit for the treatment of acute psychiatric disorders. Specialized treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders such as chemical addiction and traumatic brain injury and electro convulsive therapy. Outpatient Hospital Services - Four OASAS licensed clinics located in Wayne and Ontario County with alcohol treatment services including evaluations, didactic groups, group therapy, individual and family therapy. Programs designed for special needs such as traumatic brain injury, mentally ill, chemically-addicted, and adolescents. Three OMH licensed mental health programs including 2 mental health clinics located in Wayne and Ontario Counties providing evaluations, pharmocotherapy, individual, family, and group therapy and the Clifton Springs location serving special needs populations with DBT and Clozaril Groups. One continuing day treatment program located in Canandaigua for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness diagnosis. Specialized groups for people with co-occurring disorders such as traumatic brain injury and mentally ill, chemically addicted and an ECT program. Finger Lakes Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) - Psychiatric screening and assessment through the emergency department; Mobile Crisis outreach/interim service; Extended observation beds; Crisis residential beds. Volunteer Opportunities: All areas of the hospital and clinic recruit volunteers, call for information. Hours: 24 hours
c/o Excellus BlueCross/BlueShield 344 South Warren Street, Syracuse, NY 13221 Phone: (315) 671-6430 - Fax: (315) 671-7155 E-mail: Michele.Tryon@excellus.com Mission: When a child is seriously ill, little else matters. CompassionNet is a program that surrounds children and families with the support they need when they need it. The goals are to (1) minimize the psycho-social, financial and spiritual effects associated with the child¹s illness, and (2) to help the family cope effectively with the child¹s illness and treatment. Case managers identify a family¹s needs and goals that promote improved quality of life. Utilizing a network of people and organizations, CompassionNet coordinates the services that encompass both the physical needs of the child and the needs of the family coping with the illness. Services: Families are eligible for services if a diagnosis of an illness places the child at significant risk of not reaching adulthood or the child experiences an acute exacerbation of a chronic illness that places him/her at extreme risk. In addition, the child must also be currently enrolled in an Excellus BlueCross/BlueShield program and be 21 years of age or younger. There is no cost for the services provided to eligible families. The services offered include Coordination among providers; Advocacy; Links to community resources; Emotional support for child, parents, siblings and significant others; Problem solving and assistance for transportation, prescription costs, co-pay costs, childcare, respite care, home care and family dynamics; Access to various therapies, such as art and play therapy, or the work of a Child Life Specialist. Referral: Anyone can call for information at (315) 426-5363. Official referrals must be signed by the child¹s pediatrician, specialist, or nurse practitioner.
17 Elm St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-9133 E-mail: Kmochel@adelphia@net Mission: Encourages the elimination of racism by raising public awareness. Services: Coordinates on-going discussion groups where community participants discuss, articulate and identify steps toward racial healing for institutions and individuals. Volunteer Opportunities: Dialogue group members, marketing, administrative assistance.
500 South Salina Street, Ste. 600, Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 474-6026 • Fax: (315) 479-8421 Toll-free: (800) 479-6026 E-mail: cccs@cccscny.org Website: www.cccscny.org John Grady - Assistant Director of Counseling Eileen Muhlig - Education / Public Relations Mission: To provide a non-profit community service dedicated to the delivery of professional financial education, confidential counseling, and debt reduction programs to all segments of the community. Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York is a New York State Banking Department licensed and fully accredited financial counseling organization. Services: Free confidential financial counseling - Available to anyone experiencing Œmoney¹ troubles¹ due to insufficient resources, lack of money management skills, over extension of credit or any other reason. Housing counseling services - Include pre-and post-purchase housing counseling including counseling to prevent and/or provide solutions for mortgage and rental default. Debt Management Plan (DMP®) - If indicated after a complete review of your financial situation, a plan can be implemented where contact is made with all of your creditors and terms worked out for repayment. A sliding scale fee is charged for this service. Hardship waivers are available. Internet Access to Services - Financial information can also be submitted via the Internet through the website, www.cccscny.org. A response will be provided within 24-48 business hours of receipt of your information. Credit Report Review - Confidential interpretation of your personal credit report is available for a fee for service and conducted as an in-person appointment only. This service is strongly suggested for anyone considering a major purchase, new insurance or seeking employment. It is recommended that consumers review their credit report every year. Hours: Scheduled in-person appointments are available Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. Scheduled telephone appointments are available Monday through Friday. Extended telephone service hours are available 364 days per year. Callers may schedule a future appointment, have immediate counseling or get answers to their credit and money management questions. Support: Donations from the credit and business community, grants, contracts, client fees paid for licensed debt repayment and other service fees.
6520 Basile Rowe, East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: (315) 251-1400 • Fax: (315) 251-2218 Toll-free Hotline: (877) 400-8740 Website: www.contactsyracuse.org John Cook - Associate Director Mission: CONTACT Community Services helps individuals and organizations create positive personal and social change to improve the quality of lives in Central New York. Services: The CONTACT hotline provides free anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone counseling, crisis intervention, and information and referral to persons in distress or crisis. The program is available to all Cayuga County residents by calling the toll free number: 1(877) 400-8740. Certified volunteers who assist callers with a wide range of problems and issues staff the hotline. CONTACT in Cayuga County is a program sponsored by the Cayuga County Mental Health Center. Volunteer Opportunities: Telephone workers - undergo 50 hours of training before staffing the line a minimum of 8 hours per month. If interested, call Mary Mol at (315) 251-1400. Hours: 24 Hours Referral: Self Support: State Reinvestment Funding
248 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-1183 • Fax: (315) 255-1187 E-mail: cayuga@cornell.edu Website: http://www.cce.cornell.edu/cayuga/cayuga.html Alexa King - Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Nancy Ansteth - Extension Educator, Small Business Kelly Fallone - Extension Educator, Environmental Program Shawn Bossard - Extension Educator, Agriculture Programs Leigh Gantner - Extension Educator, Nutrition Programs Mission: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County (CEE)is the outreach branch of New York States land-grant college, Cornell University. CCE conducts a variety of community education programs in five broad areas: Agriculture, Nutrition, Environment and Natural Resources, Youth Development, Consumer and Small Business Education. Local Extension programming reflects these areas, and CCE Cayuga can serve as a connection to Cornell for research information and other resources needed in the county. Services: 4-H Youth Development - 4-H, Cooperative Extension¹s national youth development program serves youth 5-19 years. It reaches boys and girls who are members of organized 4-H clubs, participants in special interest groups and as students in after-school and school enrichment programs. 4-H helps young people to learn by doing, develop leadership talents, gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes, explore career opportunities, become good citizens, share experiences with other members and adult leaders. Eat Smart New York - A nutrition program designed to assist income eligible residents of the county to make healthier food decisions by providing educational programs with an emphasis on shopping, cooking AND food preparation. We offer participant led, one-on-one, as well as group instruction. Enhancing the Environment - Both youth and adults achieve a better understanding of the links between personal choices and the effect that these decisions have on the environment. Support is also provided to residents and local communities as a resource for questions related to the environment. Organizes and partners to conduct Household and other Hazardous Waste collection events. Independent Living Skills Program - An education series offered to adolescent youth currently placed in foster homes to prepare for life after foster care. Includes practical skills such as budgeting, food preparation, etc., as well as necessary social skills such as team and group working skills. Master Garden Program - Highly trained volunteers provide a help line for county residents providing answers to garden problems. Also provides workshops on such items as pruning, houseplants, etc. Supports environmentally sound gardening practice. Nutrition Network - Periodic meetings of nutritional professionals and those working in the field of health promotion to discuss timely nutrition issues specific to Cayuga County. Small Business Program - Educational services offered through classes, workshops, and resource material developed specifically for start-up, existing, home-based and family-operated businesses. Succeeding In Small Business Series - A 10-week series of classes offered twice a year covering: Business Startup, Marketing, Introduction to Technology, Business Plan Outline, Financials, Advertising, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Insurance and Legal Issues, Selling/Dealing With People. Upon completion of the series, participants are eligible to apply for a low-interest CDBG micro loan through Cayuga County or the City of Auburn. Consumer Education: A variety of programs oriented to household budgeting, personal finance, and home energy conservation issues. Women in Business Network: A peer learning and networking opportunity. Programs offered monthly Agriculture Programs: A variety of programs and activities oriented to the sustainability and profitability of agriculture related businesses within the county. Provides: technical assistance such as soil testing: technical education such as pesticide applicator certification and field trails; peer learning opportunities such as beef discussion group, etc. Also a variety of education programs oriented to farm business planning, farmland protections, woodlot management, etc,; sponsor of the Cayuga County Agriculture Promotion council. Volunteer Opportunities: Many opportunities exist for adults who enjoy youth and are willing to volunteer some time to help them grow. The 4-H staff provides leader training and abundant project materials. Call Alexa King for information. Hours: Office hours Mon.- Fri 8:30am- 5:00 pm; actual program times vary Referral: Direct contact Support: Federal, State, Local funds from Cayuga County, the City of Auburn through the Community Development Block Grant, assorted grants and contracts.
290 Elwood Davis Rd., Ste. 318, Liverpool, NY 13088 Phone: (315) 463-7965 • Fax: (315) 463-8221 Toll-Free: (800) 962-6578 Mission: Support Cystic Fibrosis families Services: Referral services for all Cystic Fibrosis Families to assure all physical, psychological and sociological needs are met; Public and professional education programs; Cystic Fibrosis Parent Support Group. Promotes and organizes all fund raising events to support research programs to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Contact: Kim Hummell, CSW, (315) 464-7519. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30am - 5:30pm Referrals: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center, University Medical Center, Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13219. Support: The general public and their generous donations support All Cystic Fibrosis programs . |