"Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) is a federally-funded program from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is administered by the New York State Office for the Aging.HIICAP provides you and your loved ones with information, education and counseling about Medicare and other health insurances. Trained staff and volunteers will answer your questions."

Ombudsman help residents (nursing home, assisted living, licensed adult care homes) understand and exercise their rights to good care in an environment that promotes and protects their dignity and quality of life.

Drop In Social Group for persons who are no longer in school and have a disability.

Services for persons with a disability to help prepare individuals for work (volunteer or paid). Skills taught may include: communication, time-managment, finances, computer skills, office equipment skills, etc.

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Services are often offered 1 to 1.

Support and assistance for families to understand and support an adult member's diagnosis.

Mental Health Community Partners Program (MHCP) supports adults and youth aged 12+ with high mental health needs (e.g. serious mental illness or emotional disturbance) through major life transitions (e.g. from treatment to community) with the support of Chosen Supporters.

For youth ages 5-21years of age with a psychiatric diagnosis who are Medicaid eligible

"These are rehabilitative services (skill building) and can be delivered in the home or in the community by a trained provider."

For youth 5 - 18 years of age who qualify who are Medicaid eligible.

"Respite services provide the child and family a break from their daily routine in order to reduce stress and maintain harmony in the home."

Support services that may include: peer support, referrals, advocacy, independent living skills educations, transition assistance.