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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline advocates provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies throughout the country to victims and those calling on victims' behalf.
Advocates who are Deaf are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) by videophone (855-812-1001), instant messenger (DeafHotline) or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
National PTA
The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
National Resource Directory
Phone:
The National Resource Directory (NRD) links
NRD provides information on, and access to, medical and non-medical services and resources to help service members and veterans reach their personal and professional goals.
- wounded, ill and injured service members
- veterans
- families of veterans, the fallen and those who support them
NRD provides information on, and access to, medical and non-medical services and resources to help service members and veterans reach their personal and professional goals.
National Runaway Safeline
AKA (Also Known As):
National Runaway Switchboard
Address:
3080 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone:
Fax:
(773) 929-5150
Email:
Title:
Executive Director
The organization is the federally-designated national communication system (hotline and website) for runaway and homeless youth.
Available 24 hours a day throughout the United States and its territories, the hotline helps youth and family members work through problems and find local help from social service agencies and organizations. Callers to the hotline find someone to talk to; help finding shelter, food, medical care or counseling, and assistance with other issues that may prevent runaways.
Available 24 hours a day throughout the United States and its territories, the hotline helps youth and family members work through problems and find local help from social service agencies and organizations. Callers to the hotline find someone to talk to; help finding shelter, food, medical care or counseling, and assistance with other issues that may prevent runaways.
National Runaway Switchboard
Address:
3080 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone:
Fax:
(773) 929-5150
Email:
Title:
Executive Director
To facilitate relationships that ensure that youth and families have access to resources in their communities.
Neighborhood Legal Services, Tompkins/Tioga
AKA (Also Known As):
Legal Aid
Address:
215 North Cayuga Street
The DeWitt Building, Reception on First Floor
Ithaca, NY 14850
The DeWitt Building, Reception on First Floor
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-12:30 pm; 1:30 pm-5 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 273-5521
Title:
Managing Attorney
Neighborhood Legal Services, also known as Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc., provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in civil cases only (NO criminal cases, NO traffic violations, NO DUI). Legal services can be provided in areas of:
- public benefits (including public assistance, Social Security, SSI, Food Stamps, Medicaid, unemployment benefits)
- employment issues
- housing issues including eviction defense when tenant is in court proceedings or when residents of trailer parks first get notice, homelessness prevention, public housing, subsidized housing. CANNOT HELP WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT ISSUES. INDIVIDUALS WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT ISSUES CAN USE SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
- Foreclosure services include:
- representation at settlement conferences
- foreclosure defenses
- help getting loan modifications (before or after a foreclosure action has been filed)
- negotiating with lenders and loan servicers
- help with short sales
- help to tenants living in foreclosed properties facing eviction
- do it yourself divorces in cases of uncontested divorces
- legal education and advice to community groups; and other non-criminal cases
New York Regional Group of the Blind Veterans Association
Address:
Blinded Veterans Association
245 West Houston Street, Room 208
New York, NY 10014
245 West Houston Street, Room 208
New York, NY 10014
Phone:
Fax:
(212) 807-4022
Title:
President
The NYRG is an organization specifically established to promote the welfare of blinded veterans. The organization offers educational services, counseling, representation, and peer support.
New York State Police
AKA (Also Known As):
NYS Troopers
Address:
1850 Dryden Road
Freeville, NY 13068
Freeville, NY 13068
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 347-4461
Website:
Title:
Zone Commander
The New York State Police provides 24 hour per day, 7 days per week full-spectrum police service to areas of Tompkins County not served by an on-duty, local police department. It also provides investigative, narcotics, forensic and laboratory support to local police agencies upon request. SP Ithaca is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week and there is always someone available to assist you at the front desk. Emergency: Call 911 Tompkins County 911 Center will dispatch the nearest available patrol. Child Sexual Abuse reporting: Child Sexual Abuse is a crime. If you suspect Child Sexual Abuse, contact the New York State Police. We will institute a criminal investigation or refer you to the proper jurisdiction to do so. To report DRUNK DRIVING: Call 911 or SP Ithaca to report a drunk or drugged driver. 1-800 CURB DWI will connecting you with the State Police station nearest the hard-line phone from which you call. ROAD CONDITIONS: Please do not contact us for road and weather conditions. These calls quickly overwhelm our dispatch center during storms and hamper our ability to handle incoming emergencies. For road and weather conditions on the NYS Thruway, call 1-800-THRUWAY. For state-wide road and weather conditions utilize the NYS DOT website at www.nysdot.gov and click on "Winter Travel Advisory". During the winter the AAA furnishes the "Icicle Network" road condition report daily from Dec. 1 through March 15 to radio station WHCU (870 AM). Finally, weather forecasts and storm information is available on numerous websites, such as www.weather.com
New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students
Address:
151 W. 30th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
New York, NY 10001
Phone:
Fax:
(212) 807-6872
Website:
The New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students is a New York State Education Department grant-funded project under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Children and Youth Program. The fundamental objective is to provide technical assistance to school districts throughout New York State in establishing equitable education services for students affected by homelessness. For a list of liaisons in Tompkins County, check the program's Statewide Liaison List at http://www.nysteachs.org/statewideliaisonlist/index.php
New York State, Smokers' Quitline
AKA (Also Known As):
NY Quits
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 am-9 pm; Friday-Sunday, 9 am-5 pm; Recorded message 24/7
Phone:
The NYS Smokers' Quitline offers services to help callers quit smoking, such as
- free starter kit with nicotine patches, gum or lozenges
- trained specialists offering help with quit plans
- information about local smoking cessation programs
- taped information available 24/7
Nine Line (Runaway Hotline)
Address:
461 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
New York, NY 10001
Phone:
Email:
Title:
President
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Nine Line (runaway hotline)
Address:
460 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10036
New York, NY 10036
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Title:
Executive Director
Nurses Association, NYS, SPAN (Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses)
The confidential Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses (SPAN) program offers peer support, links to community resources, educational programming and advocacy for New York State-licensed registered nurses and licensed practical nurses affected by alcohol and drug-related problems.
SPAN:
- provides one-to-one mentoring
- operatores peer support groups throughout the state
- links nurses with appropriate community resources
- presents educational programming for individuals and organizations concerned about the impact of alcohol and drug-related problems on the nurse workforce
- advocates for program participants with employers and regulatory agencies
Nurses Association, NYSNA
Address:
11 Cornell Road
Latham, NY 12110
Latham, NY 12110
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
Phone:
Fax:
(518) 786-3007
Email:
Title:
Director
NYSNA provides members with resources on:
- union matters
- legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice
- nursing education and staff development
- continuing education
- nurses using alcohol and other drugs, including a confidential, 24/7, toll-free HELPline (800-45-SPAN-1)
- promoting legislation to benefit nurses and improve their work environment
Nutrition Clinic
AKA (Also Known As):
Upstate New York Eating Disorder Service
Address:
1003 Walnut Street
Elmira, NY 14901
Elmira, NY 14901
Hours:
Elmira: Monday-Friday, Monday, 8 am-730 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-730 pm @ Ithaca, Mon/Wed 430p-730p, Thurs 900a-730p @ Syra
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 732-0373
Email:
Title:
Director
The Nutrition Clinic provides outpatient and in-clinic treatments for those with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating, using a multidisciplinary approach, including medical, medical nutritional, psychotherapy and possible pharmacological intervention.
Intensive outpatient services are available at these locations:
Intensive outpatient services are available at these locations:
- Ithaca: 208 East State Street, Ithaca; Monday and Wednesday, 4:30-7:30 pm; Thursday, 9 am-7:30 pm
- Syracuse area: Ophelia's Place, 407 Tulip St., Liverpool; Monday and Tuesday, 4:30-7:30 pm
- Elmira: Monday-Friday, Monday, 8 am-7:30 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-7:30 pm
- Binghamton area: Vestal Nutrition Clinic, 5 Plaza Drive., Vestal, call for details
