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NYS, Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Address:
The Atrium
100 South Salina Street, Suite 105
Syracuse, NY 13202
100 South Salina Street, Suite 105
Syracuse, NY 13202
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
Phone:
Fax:
(315) 423-5416
Title:
District Manager
The Commission provides services for legally blind individuals, including
- vocational rehabilitation services, such as
- evaluation
- counseling
- sponsorship for college and other training programs
- low vision services
- job training
- rehabilitation teaching
- mobility instruction
- special services for older adults
- counseling to people under age 14 and their families
- consultation for agencies, institutions and schools serving the legally blind
NYS, Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Address:
401 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Schenectady, NY 12305
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
Phone:
Commission for Quality of Care is an oversight agency for the care of people with mental retardation or other mental disabilities. It reviews reports of child abuse and deaths of these clients. It handles complaints about their care. It can put clients in touch with the appropriate local CAP and VESID programs. Its Surrogate Decision Making Program provides legal permission for surgery and other medical care for a mentally incompetent person when no other legal representative is available.
The Commission:Investigates complaints, allegations of abuse and unusual or unnatural deaths in mental hygiene facilities;
Performs policy analysis and cost effectiveness studies as well as fiscal investigations;
Participates on statewide planning panels to assure public policies afford people with disabilities full opportunity to exercise rights accorded all New Yorkers;
Assists individuals with disabilities, their parents and other advocates, in exercising their rights and accessing services;
Provides assistance and informational materials to interested parties and the general public on a range of issues including: disability awareness and rights, diversity, assistive technology and reasonable accommodations;
Maintains a toll-free help line and offers assistance to callers on disability issues;
Administers the Surrogate Decision Making Committee (SDMC) program, whose volunteer panels make decisions about major medical care on behalf of persons in residential programs;
Provides Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID), funds 12 Regional TRAID Centers and operates an assistive technology equipment exchange program; and,
Contracts with and coordinates a network of local advocacy agencies which provides advocacy services on behalf of individuals and groups.
The Commission:
NYS, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
AKA (Also Known As):
OASAS
Address:
NYS OASAS, New York City Office
501 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
501 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Phone:
Title:
Commissioner
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees a state-wide addiction services system with more than 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs for chemical dependence and gambling.
See the OASAS website for a list of available programs or to locate an OASAS certified treatment provider.
OASAS Finger Lakes Field Office:
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 454-4320
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 454-4320
NYS, Office of Mental Health (OMH)
AKA (Also Known As):
OMH
Address:
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
Albany, NY 12229
Phone:
Title:
Acting Commissioner
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH):
- operates psychiatric centers throughout New York State
- regulates, certifies and oversees mental health programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies including:
- inpatient and outpatient programs
- emergencies
- community support, residential and family care programs
NYS, Smokers' Quitline
AKA (Also Known As):
NY Quits
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9 am-1 pm; other times: recorded message
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 stop smoking programs
- informational taped messages
Office for the Aging of TC (COFA), Community Care Transitions Program
AKA (Also Known As):
COFA
Address:
214 West Martin Luther King Jr./State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 274-5495
Email:
Title:
Director
Improving continuity of care across different health settings for persons with chronic conditions transitioning from hospital to home is the focus of this program.
A coach works with the patient and family, at their convenience and at their preferred level of involvement, to prepare for taking care of the patient's health conditions and meeting needs during care transitions. The coach does not provide skilled services, but meets with the individual to review medications, prepare for doctor visits and explain the person's health condition.
A coach works with the patient and family, at their convenience and at their preferred level of involvement, to prepare for taking care of the patient's health conditions and meeting needs during care transitions. The coach does not provide skilled services, but meets with the individual to review medications, prepare for doctor visits and explain the person's health condition.
Office for the Aging of TC (COFA)-Community Care Transitions Program
AKA (Also Known As):
COFA
Address:
214 West Martin Luther King Jr./State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 274-5495
Email:
Title:
Director
Elders transitioning from hospital to home are the focus of this program which works to improve continuity of care across different health settings for persons with chronic conditions.
A coach works with the patient and family, at their convenience and at their preferred level of involvement, to prepare them to take care of their health conditions and get needs met during care transitions. The coach does not provide skilled services, but meets with the individual to review medications, prepare for doctor visits and explain the person's health condition.
The program gives the patient and family caregiver unit opportunity to choose their level of involvement in the process.
A coach works with the patient and family, at their convenience and at their preferred level of involvement, to prepare them to take care of their health conditions and get needs met during care transitions. The coach does not provide skilled services, but meets with the individual to review medications, prepare for doctor visits and explain the person's health condition.
The program gives the patient and family caregiver unit opportunity to choose their level of involvement in the process.
Office for the Aging of TC, Caregivers' Resource Center and Alzheimer's Support Unit
AKA (Also Known As):
CRC
Address:
214 West Martin Luther King Jr./State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 274-5495
Email:
Title:
Coordinators
The Caregivers' Resource Center and Alzheimer's Support Unit provides:
- information, counseling and support groups for caregivers of older people; support group meets first and third Thursdays
- information and support for caregivers of developmentally disabled adult children
- facilitates Project CARE, a volunteer program assisting frail, home-bound seniors
- counseling long-term care insurance issues
Office for the Aging of TC, Information & Referral
Address:
320 North Tioga Street
Courthouse Basement
Ithaca, NY 14850
Courthouse Basement
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 274-5495
Email:
Title:
Aging Services Specialist
COFA provides information, referral and counseling on services for older people. Publications describing Tompkins County services such as Housing for Seniors, Long Term Support Services, Financial and Legal Resources for Seniors, Leisure Time Activities for Seniors, Specialized Health Programs, HEAP and Resources for Caregivers are available free of charge through COFA.
Office for the Aging of TC, Information & Referral
Address:
214 West Martin Luther King Jr./State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 274-5495
Title:
Aging Services Specialist
COFA provides information, referral and counseling on services for older people.
These free publications on Tompkins County services are available:
These free publications on Tompkins County services are available:
- Housing for Seniors
- Long Term Support Services
- Financial and Legal Resources for Seniors
- Leisure Time Activities for Seniors
- Specialized Health Programs
- HEAP
- Resources for Caregivers
Office for the Aging of TC, Project CARE
AKA (Also Known As):
Friendly visiting
Address:
214 West Martin Luther King Jr./State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 274-5495
Title:
Aging Services Specialist
Project CARE matches caregivers of older adults with functional or cognitive impairments with volunteers who perform tasks to help both the caregiver and care receiver. Tasks may include friendly visiting, errands, shopping, light housework, light yard work or respite.
Onondaga County Helpline
Phone:
Onondaga County's HELPLINE is a resource that provides human services information and referrals to the citizens of the Onondaga County community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A database of community services information is also available on-line.
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, Cortland Alternative School
Address:
250 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone:
Email:
Title:
Principal
Students in grades 7-8 experience a small group setting with an emphasis on integrated, thematic units and a project-based focus. English, social studies and science are intertwined in the design of the learning experiences. Math and Spanish classes occur in the afternoon. Students also participate in family group, focusing on team-building, problem-solving and cooperation.
Students in grades 9-12 are placed into small family groups that meet weekly to focus on team building, problem-solving, and building self-esteem. In addition, each student meets regularly with his or her family group leader to work on individual goals and monitor progress in the program.
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, GED (General Education Diploma) program for 16-17 year olds
Phone:
Email:
The High School Equivalency/GED Program is designed to serve students 16 and 17 years old through the McEvoy Campus in Cortland. GED student transfers from their high school for AM or PM sessions at McEvoy Campus for 12.5 hours of instruction per week.
In addition to preparation for the GED test, time is devoted to career exploration, job readiness skills, counseling, social skills, coping skills, and problem solving skills. Students are encouraged to participate in Career & Technical Education for the remaining half of the school day, although many prefer to work part or full time.
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, Turning Point with Day Treatment
This program is designed for K-12 students with significant mental health needs who require moderate to intensive behavioral supports. Students in this program are typically classified SED, OHI, or LD but classifications can vary. A mental health diagnosis is required for placement in this program.
Daily Activities: Classroom instruction is academic in nature and based on New York State requirements. Students receive instruction in reading, writing and mathematics based on their individual functional levels. Students also receive instruction in grade-appropriate content areas such as social studies and science. Art, Music and Physical Education are provided at all grade levels. Elementary classes participate in Physical Education at SUNY Cortland as an additional experience.
These students also receive a menu of services provided by the Franziska Racker Centers including: therapy, psychiatric services, crisis intervention, family support/therapy, and case management. An intake screening must be conducted prior to placement per OMH regulations.
