New York

2-1-1 New York

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options for people with disabilities.
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Ability Beyond Disability

Helps people whose independent living skills are impaired with disability, illness or injury, to achieve and maintain self-reliance, fulfillment and comfort at home, at work and in the community, by providing comprehensive home, health and rehabilitation services.
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Addiction Treatment Information & Support - New York

Information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.
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Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Locations in New York

Provides emergency assistance, education programs and community programs to Airmen and their families.
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Army Emergency Relief (AER) Sections in New York

Provides locations and contact information for AER Sections in New York. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers, Veterans and their dependents when there is a valid need.
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Army Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) in New York

Provides a list of Army FRGs located in New York, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.
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Association of the United States Army (AUSA) - New York Chapters

Links to New York Chapters of AUSA, which develop programs and activities that provide community support and serve as liaisons between the Army and local civilian communities.
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Bereaved Parents of the USA - New York Area

Support group for parents, grandparents and older siblings who have lost a child or children.
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Central Referral Services - Western New York

Provides free and confidential referrals to health and human services in Western New York, and specialized information about developmental disabilities.
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Comfort Zone Camp - New Jersey/New York Area

Provides free three-day weekend camps in Northwest, NJ for children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caretaker.
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Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) - New York Chapters

List of DS/USA Chapters in New York. Established by disabled Vietnam Veterans, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation programs, including winter skiing, aquatic sports, competition and special sports events, to anyone with a permanent disability.
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Emergency Preparedness for New York

Alerts communities and coordinates emergency responses to damage, injury and loss of life and property due to natural, technological or man-made disasters and emergencies.
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Mental Health America (MHA) Affliates in New York

Provides information on local support groups and consultation to help individuals develop new groups.
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Military HOMEFRONT - New York State Resources

Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the State of New York.
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National Association of Counties (NACo)

Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in New York counties such as Congressional districts and census data. For more information visit the Web site of your NACo state affiliate.

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National Governors Association (NGA)

Provides governors with services that include representing states in Washington, DC on key issues and developing policy reports on innovative state programs. NGA addresses areas that include education, health, and technology and welfare reform. Visit NGAs Web site for information about New York state government.

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National League of Cities (NLC)

Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for many cities and towns in New York to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Navy Fleet & Family Support Centers (NFFSC)

Information on NFFSC's in the Mid-Atlantic area, including VA, PA, ME, NJ, CT, NH, RI and NY. Services for sailors and families may include family support groups, domestic abuse prevention, ombudsman program, personal finance management, sexual assault prevention and transition assistance.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) - New York

NMCRS locations in the New York area provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services and their eligible family members and survivors.
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New York Association for Athletes Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Encourages the expansion of sport and recreational opportunities for individuals with visual impairments in New York, and promotes the instruction and education necessary to sustain these activities across the lifespan of an individual.
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New York Consumers' Guide to Legal Help

Provides New York resources for finding legal advice or representation, hiring or using a lawyer, and representing yourself or learning about the law.
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New York Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs

Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs serving residents of New York.
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New York Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Committee Contact List

List of New York ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

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New York Military Campgrounds

Provides list of recreational travel and outdoor recreational opportunities in New York.
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New York National Guard

Provides services and resources to Service Members, their families and civilians including state job information, grants and loans, support groups and Veterans assistance.
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New York National Guard Family Programs

Enhance the quality of life for National Guard members, their families and the communities in which they live. Provide assistance throughout the state through one-stop Family Assistance Centers and guidance and assistance with all matters, military-related or otherwise.

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New York Operation: Military Kids

Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.
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New York Public Library Assistive Technology Resources

A list of assistive technology resources available at various branches.
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New York State Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (NYSAIRS)

Promotes awareness of information and referral services in New York and advocates for public interests.
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New York State Division of Veterans Affairs

Provides quality service and advocacy for New York Veterans, Armed Forces members, their dependents and survivors, ensuring they receive benefits granted by law for their service.
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New York State Food Stamp Program

Issues monthly benefits redeemable at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, assets and other factors. Find out if you are eligible.

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New York State Licenses & Permits

Offers hunting and fishing licenses at reduced cost to Veterans with a 40 percent or greater disability rating.
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New York State Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in New York. Resources include information on health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's New York fact sheet.

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New York Talking Book & Braille Library

Lends braille and recorded books and magazines, and the equipment to play recorded books, to New York State residents who are unable to read standard printed materials because of a visual or physical disability.
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New York Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA)

Statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Download the TAA contact list to find the Transition Assistance Advisor information for the state of New York.

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Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance

Provides temporary cash assistance to help in paying for food and heat, oversees New York State's child support enforcement and homeless housing and services programs and assists with determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits.
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Public Health Emergency Resources for New York

Coordinates effective responses to bioterorrism and other public health emergencies through New York's Department of Health.
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State Policy Focus - Veterans

Provides an overview of Veterans behavioral health care legislation in 2007, including legislation related to mental health and substance use/abuse treatment and alternative sentencing.
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The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

TCF chapters offer grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.

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The Sanctuary

Grief counseling, bereavement education and outreach services in New York and Northern New Jersey. Bereavement education workshops, facilitator trainings and outreach services are available throughout the United States.
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U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance - New York Offices

List of military legal assistance offices in New York.
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Veterans Counselor Locations

Lists veterans counselors by area, making it simple to find the closest offices to any given mapped location in the State of New York.
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Veterans Outreach Center

Provides comprehensive outreach to Veterans and their families along with services needed to help Veterans regain mental, physical and economic health, reconnect with themselves and the community and resume productive lives. Programs include clinical/support services and a resource center offering training, employment assistance and job fairs.

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Western New York Military Families - You're Not Alone

Provides military families with quick ways to get in touch with local individuals who can offer a listening ear, share their own experiences and offer other local resources.
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