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75 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone/TTY: (315) 255-3447 • Fax: (315) 255-0836 Toll-Free: (800) 496-9148 (within the 315 area code) Website: www.OptionsforIndependence.org E-mail: opforind@aol.com Crystal Purcell - Programming Director Mission: Options for Independence is an Independent Living Center authorized under the NYS Department of Education & VESID (VESID-related services are available without charge). Services: Peer and Rights Advocacy - Staff is available for one-to-one and group discussions to assist consumers to secure and enforce their rights as they pertain to benefits, accessibility, education (including attending Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings), employment, health, housing and systems barriers. Information and Referral - Options has information about accessibility, equipment, state and federal benefits, referral services and support groups. Equipment Loan - Options has wheelchairs, portable ramps, walkers, crutches, canes, bath items, TTY's and a wide variety of other equipment for short-term loans. All are available on a first come-first served basis. There is no charge for borrowing equipment for up to 3 months. Annual Conference - Options host an annual conference each year with topical issues and workshops for consumers, agencies and individuals. Resource Material/Periodicals - Options subscribes to several periodicals and continually updates information on hand. We have a selection of books on tape and the necessary equipment to use them from the Library of Congress Talking Book Program that may be borrowed by consumers. Community Education - Options can provide speakers and programs on disability-related topics to churches, schools, parent groups, service providers and other organizations. Architectural Accessibility Consultation - Options can provide on-site accessibility consultation related to living situations, community facilities and work sites. Technical assistance is provided to individuals and businesses to aid and encourage them to make buildings and facilities accessible. Ramp Programs - Options administers two ramp programs. A County Temporary Ramp Program, which is funded by the Cayuga County Legislature, is for portable ramping. This program is only for county residents outside the City of Auburn. The City of Auburn Home Access Program which is funded by the City of Auburn can be used to build a permanent ramp or make modifications to your home to increase its accessibility. This program can only be accessed by residents living in the City of Auburn. Both programs use the HUD income guidelines for eligibility and an application is needed for consideration. TTY (Telephone Teletype) Service - Options has a TTY for use by persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Newsletter - We have a quarterly newsletter that keeps consumers and interested individuals informed on various disability issues, activities and events. Service Coordination - Options has a Service Coordinator on staff to provide Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) through the office of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities. Service coordination is provided through a person-centered approach. Representative Payee Program - Options is available to help consumers budget their Social Security benefits by using an Advocate and voucher system. Options then works with the consumer to pay their bills. Support Groups - Options hosts 2 groups, a Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group and Chronic Pain Support Group. Please call for times and details. Kids on the Block - An educational program available to pre-school and primary school students (K-1st grades) featuring puppets with disabilities. Volunteer Opportunities: Office volunteer Hours: Monday - Friday • 9:00am - 5:00pm Referral: Direct or from other agencies. Support: NY State Department of Education (VESID), the City of Auburn CDBG Program, the County of Cayuga, the United Way of Cayuga County and donations.
144 Genesee St., Ste. 410, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 282-0005 • Fax: (315) 282-0002 Website: www.PartnershipForResults.org Heidi Nightengale - Deputy Director E-mail: nightengale@cayuganet.org Mission: The Partnership For Results, Inc. is a community-wide collaboration of public education, mental health, social services, health, and law enforcement agencies dedicated to reducing violence by and against children and promoting their positive social, emotional and educational development. Services: Implement evidence-based educational and human services programs (both therapeutic and non-therapeutic) across the entire age spectrum of children and the life cycles of families; Improve early identification of at-risk children through cross-disciplinary assessment of children and their families using a new instrument developed by the Partnership; Facilitate information sharing at the County level; Develop a service integration system using a computerized interagency database developed by the Partnership; and Support replication of elements of its model (currently in Washington D.C., Ithaca, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, and Utica, NY). Provide support (financial, grantwriting, research and evaluation) to the following local programs; a Cooperative Communication Between Home and Schools, Opportunity for Academic Success in Schools (OASIS), Educational Karate, Second Step Violence Prevention, BRIGHT Healthy Relationships, Primary Mental Health Project (PMHP) at Cayuga Counseling Services, Therapeutic Day Care at Cayuga County Community Mental Health, Every Person Influences Children (EPIC), Nurse-Family Partnership at Cayuga County Health & Human Services, and Functional Family Therapy at Cayuga Home for Children. Operate Partnership for Results programs - Mobile Outreach Services Team (MOST), Family Group Conferencing, Intensive Supervision-Conditional Discharge, After-school Programs at elementary, middle and high school level, Partnership for Drug-Free Auburn (including Guiding Good Choices), 21st Century Community Learning Ctrs. at Casey Park, Genesee & West, and Multi-systemic Foster Care. Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Funding: The Partnership is a not-for-profit agency funded by the U.S. Departments of Education, Health & Human Services and Justice, the NYS Education Department, the NYS Division of Criminal Justice services, and various private foundations
327 W. Fayette St., Suite 210, Syracuse, NY 13202-1275 Phone: (315) 473-1544 • Fax: (315) 473-0568 Toll-Free: 1(877) 999-7227 E-mail: png@northnet.org Website: www.PeerNetworkingGroup.org Services: Meetings are held once a month where consumers, survivors, ex-patients, educators and providers of services all come to the table as equals, in order to exchange ideas and information in a safe and comfortable setting. An impressive group of people (which has included peers, county officials, and NYS Office of Mental Health staff) freely gives of its time, knowledge and expertise in order to further the cause of networking information. Attendees suggest topics and speakers. There is always a question and answer period to clarify specifics. Many people report, they left their first meeting with a feeling that it was the first time they felt connected to their peers. Attendees return to their communities taking with them new information, which they can share with others. This knowledge empowers the next person. When we learn to help ourselves we can begin to help others.
40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203 Phone: (518) 453-6659 • Fax: (518) 453-6792 E-mail: pfny@nycap.rr.com Mission: Support, information, advocacy and policy for friends and families of imprisoned men and women in NYS, and people of conscience who support them. Services: Information about jail, prison & parole for prison families, ex-prisoner, people of conscience, educators, ministries, agencies and social change groups; Support groups located in major cities; Pre-prison planning and post-prison adjustment; Working with and supporting prisoner's children - what to say and do; Link to criminal justice resources across NYS; Training, workshops, coalition building and support group formation; Statewide e-mail network; and Policy recommendation Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm weekdays; 24-hour confidential voice mail. Support: Osborne Association, contracts, grants and donations
c/o Cayuga County Department of Health and Human Services 8 Dill St., Auburn, NY, 13021 Phone: (315) 253-1458 • Fax: (315) 253-1156 E-mail: cayrap@yahoo.com Mission: R.A.P. is a coalition of community organizations, schools, churches, and individuals dedicated to the reduction of adolescent pregnancies in Cayuga County through education and prevention. Services: Straight Talk - Panels of teenagers who have chosen abstinence, some of whom are pregnant or parenting. These teens speak openly to youth groups, health classes, and workshop participants about their choices, their feelings, and their lives. For more information, or to schedule a program, contact Booker T. Washington Center at (315) 253-3207. Youth Advisory Council (YAC) - Teen advisory group to the RAP Coalition for direct input into RAP activities and events to teach teen pregnancy prevention and youth development. For more information, contact Annette Abdelaziz at (315) 253-1458. Baby Think It Over (BITO) - A lending program of lifelike computerized dolls which gives teenagers a realistic experience in being a parent of a newborn. BTIO cries at random and must be attended to 24 hours a day. Program available to schools, churches, community agencies, and individuals in Cayuga County. For more information, or to borrow the dolls contact Booker T. Washington Center at (315) 253-3207. Postponing Sexual Involvement (PSI) - A 5-hour program for young teens about ³how" and ³why" to ³say No" to sex that is taught by high school students trained in using the curriculum. For more information or to schedule a program, contact Cayuga County Health & Human Services at (315) 253-1461. Two-Way Street - Interactive, informational workshop to assist parents/interested adults to initiate or improve communication skills with youth. Topics include basic communication, self-esteem, body image, making healthy decisions, discipline and limit setting. Free. For more information, contact Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes at (315) 252-0018. Teen Support Groups - Goals are to promote positive self-esteem, encourage respectful relationships, and motivate high school students to choose abstinence. For more information, contact Cayuga Counseling Services at (315) 253-9795. Male Mentoring Program - Abstinence education, career exploration, job skills, sports and recreation for boys age 10- 19 years via group activities and personal relationships with adult role models. For more information, contact Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency (Site 2) at (315) 252-0038. Youth Development Programs - Abstinence education, career exploration, life skills training, art, music, drama, sports and recreation for boys and girls ages 10-19 years in Auburn, Moravia, and Port Byron. For more information, contact Booker T. Washington Community Center at (315) 253-3207. Speaker's Bureau - Adult and youth speakers available to give presentations regarding the scope of teen pregnancy locally, causes, consequences, statistics and prevention efforts. For more information, contact Annette Abdelaziz at (315) 253-1458. Seminars for Teens and Preteens - Topics such as dating, relationships, making decisions about sex, resisting social pressure to have sex, friendship, puberty, self-esteem and communication skills are available for groups of ten or more. Contact Annette Abdelaziz at (315) 253-1558 for more information. Volunteer Opportunities: For Teens: PSI Teen Leader, Youth Advisory Council, Teen Panel Member, Teen Speaker, RAP Coalition Member. For Adults: RAP Coalition Member, Speaker's Bureau. Please contact Annette Abdelaziz at (315) 253-1458. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm Referral: Schools, churches, local agencies, parents, teen, etc.
1 Chapel St., Box 240, Union Springs, NY 13160 Phone: (315) 889-5234 Services: Preschool program for 3 & 4 year olds. Developmentally appropriate activities that include language development, large motor activities, arts & crafts, outdoor play, kindergarten readiness and fun field trips. Student teacher ratio is 7:1. The RGS Maier Children's Place is a non-denominational, not for profit facility. Children from all area families are welcome. Hours: Program generally follows the Union Springs School calendar and is offered from September - May. (Morning preschool hours are M-W-F, four-year-old class from 9:30 - 11:30am. The three-year-old class meets Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am.)
PO Box 2351, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-2612 or (315) 685-5036 Mission: The purpose of RISE (Reaching & Inspiring Survivors Everywhere)is to give women the strength and courage to come out of the closet about their breast cancer, and help others. RISE provides information and promotes self-advocacy, so a woman can make her own decisions in how to deal with cancer. A second goal for RISE is to communicate with doctors, to help them understand how they can be more helpful to women with Breast Cancer. RISE is a Breast Cancer group, founded in February 2001, by Stacey Petrosino and her friend Jennie Daddabbo, who has since passed away. RISE currently has 45 members from Cayuga and Onondaga Counties, aged 28 to 80. It is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Services: A support group brings women with a common bond together in a relaxed atmosphere to share stories, experiences and encouragement that leads to a sense of well-being; Sponsors the RISE Walk for Breast Cancer, every October. The 2002 Walk raised $10,000, and the money was used in a variety of ways to help people diagnosed with Breast Cancer; and Group members often accompany one another to doctor's appointments, and provide meals for those who have surgery. Meetings: RISE meets at the Auburn Holiday Inn, the last Wednesday of every month, 7:00 -9:00pm.
188 E. Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-3559 • Fax: (315) 255-3823 E-mail: anitadada@usadatanet.net Mission: To provide professional counseling services. Services: NYS Certified to provide DWI, DMV, alcohol and drug evaluations and 12-week education program. Treatment program includes intensive outpatient group and individual therapy for chemical abuse/dependency and dual diagnosis along with medical consultation and family interventions. Medicaid, Family Health Plus, private insurance, self-pay and sliding fee for uninsured. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Support: Fees
61 Seymour Street, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-7621 • Fax: (315) 258-9187 E-mail: rdeleo01@rochester.rr.com Website: http://www.restmour.com Services: Adult Care Facility - 24 beds, private/SSI residents accepted, 24-hour supervision, assistance with meals, meds, showers and activities of daily living, activities/personalized care provided.
Boyle Center, 149 Genesee St., Box 5, Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-1733 Mission: RSVP is a placement agency for volunteer assignments for those individuals 55 and older to put their skills and life experiences to use in the community. Services: Assignments range from non-skilled to professional levels at over 60 non-profit agencies and organizations in the City of Auburn and the county. There are no restrictions based on education, income or experience. Opportunities are also available for handicapped and homebound persons. Some out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursable, such as meals and mileage. Accident insurance is provided. Transportation is available. Volunteer Opportunities: Call Cassie Catto at 255-1733 if you wish to volunteer. Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30am- 4:30pm (Closed for lunch 12:30pm- 1:30pm) Referral: Direct to RSVP Office Support: City of Auburn, Corporation for National Service, New York State Office for the Aging, Cayuga County Office for the Aging.
Elm & Carlton St., Buffalo, NY 14263 Phone: (877) 275-7724 E-mail: askrpci@roswellpark.org Website: www.roswellpark.org Mission: Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), founded in 1898, is the nation's first cancer research, treatment and education center and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate New York. It is dedicated to providing total care to the cancer patient, to conducting research into the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer, and to educating the public and the next generation of those who study and treat cancer. Services: New Patient Office - (877) 767-9355, RPCI accepts all individuals with a suspicion or diagnosis of cancer or related disease. Patients may be referred by a physician or may directly seek consultation and treatment. The Office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Call to seek consultations, second opinions and to refer patients. Cancer Call Center - (877) 275-7724, The Center is the public's link to important cancer resources at RPCI. Trained information specialists provide information via the telephone on all facets of cancer prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as information on RPCI services, conferences and clinical trials. The hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 8:00pm; and Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm. Community Cancer Resource Center - (716) 845-8659, The Center serves as a "clearinghouse" of vital, timely and easily accessible information on all topics relating to cancer. Western New York Breast Cancer Center - (716) 845-4432, serves as a "clearinghouse" of resources and information on breast health and disease. Gilda Radner Ovarian Line: (800) 682-7426 NYS HIV Counseling Hotline: (800) 872-2777 NYS Smoker's Quitline - (866) 697-8487 Support Groups - (716) 845-8022, Support groups afford an opportunity for patients, families and friends to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and relate experiences coping with cancer. Support groups are offered through the Dept. of Social Work and Case Management. Educational Opportunities - (716) 845-2339, Contact the Dept. of Educational Affairs for additional information on educational programs available through the Institute. Volunteer Opportunities: If you would like to learn more about volunteering at RPCI, contact the Volunteer office at 1-716-845-5708 or by email to debra.miga@roswellpark.org Support: RPCI is a Public Benefit Corporation that receives funding from NYS, grants, contracts, donations and earned income.
C/o Cayuga Counseling Services 17 E. Genesee Street, Auburn NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-9795 • Fax: (315) 253-3255 Mission: The RHY Committee's mission is to, through coordination and collaboration, identify youth who are runaways, homeless or at risk of running away and homelessness; to provide interventions and services giving support and supervision, promote family stability and family reunification when in the best interest of the youth; to empower youth and help them toward eventual self-sufficiency. The Cayuga County Runaway/Homeless Youth Committee is comprised of representatives from agencies providing mental health, substance abuse, youth, education, disabled, homeless and financial assistance services, in addition to law enforcement and youth. Collaborating agencies in service provision are: Cayuga Counseling Services (315) 253-9795 - C.A.R.E.S. Runaway/Homeless Youth Services: For youth ages 12-21 years, provides crisis intervention, assessment of need, problem solving, conflict resolution, short-term supportive case management and information and referral. If necessary referrals for sheltering can be made to out-of-county services as there are no sheltering services in Cayuga County. Referrals can be made by anyone. There is no cost for this program. PINS (Person in Need of Supervision): For designated youth under the age of 18. Youth and their families participate in an assessment and planning process, which leads to counseling, case management and crisis intervention services as alternatives. Referrals are made through the Cayuga County Probation Department. Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency (315) 255-1703 - TASA (Take a Step Ahead): For youth 10-21 years, provides services to pregnant and parenting teens and other at-risk youth including case management, family mediation, and education on prevention of pregnancy. At-Risk Youth Program: For youth ages 16-21 years, provides case management, housing assistance, crisis counseling, family mediation, employment assistance, educational assistance. Cayuga County Community Mental Health Center (315) 253-0341 - Provides crisis intervention, counseling, family mediation and information and referral. Options for Independence (315) 255-3447 - Works with individuals with disabilities and can provide information and referrals to shelter and housing services/opportunities that are available in Cayuga County and the surrounding area. Options does not provide actual shelter services, nor does it have in-house cash assistance to help individuals with security deposits or rental assistance but is a linkage to area service providers and state/federal benefit opportunities.
2571 US Route 11, Suite 4, Lafayette, NY 13084-9641 Phone: (315) 677-3552, ext. 4 • Fax: (315) 677-0072 Website: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ny/ Mission: USDA Rural Development's goal is to help all rural New Yorkers improve their quality of life. We do this by offering a variety of programs to assist rural leaders, business owners and citizens address important issues their community is facing. In Fiscal Year 2002, USDA Rural Development in New York administered $118 million, leveraging an additional $64 million with various state and federal partners, for a total economic impact of $182 million. Services: The following are the Rural Development programs and services provided through the Lafayette office for Cayuga County: Rural Housing Services - Provides a number of homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, as well as programs for home renovation and repair. Rural Development also finances multi-unit buildings to provide affordable housing for elderly, disabled, or low-income rural residents. Community Facilities - Provides loans, loan guarantees and grants for constructing, enlarging, or improving community facilities for health care, public safety, and a wide variety of public services in rural areas. Rural Business and Cooperative Services - Supports economic and business development in rural communities. Financial assistance is offered in the form of grants, loans and loan guarantees. Non-financial assistance is offered in cooperative development and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and development organizations. Rural Utilities Services - Provides rural businesses and households with modern telecommunications, electric power and water and wastewater service. This includes bringing the information ³superhighway" to rural America; guaranteeing affordable, more reliable electric power; and delivering safe, clean drinking water with environmental sound wastewater disposal to rural areas. Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Support: Federal Appropriations.
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