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*DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY BILLS**** Provides information and referral, sensitivity trainings, community education and awareness concerning disability related issues and concerns of persons with disabilities. This services is available to all members of the community.

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Public Awareness/Education
Centers for Independent Living
Offers publications regarding the development and practices of interpreters for the deaf.

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Sign Language Interpretation
Public Awareness/Education
Darkness to Light (D2L) - Stewards of Children introduces a curriculum that educates the community about child sexual abuse and surrounding issues. Information provided assists in identifying child abuse, child neglect, and child sexual abuse, and teaches community members how to report concerns of abuse and neglect. Skills developed in the D2L - Stewards of Children empower community members to share in the protection of children by effectively identifying, responding to and reporting child abuse.

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Public Awareness/Education
Child Advocacy Centers
Family Violence Prevention
A free Speakers Bureau to provide information of concern to seniors and their care givers. Presentations may be tailored for a group's demographics, time constraints, and particular interests. Speakers are available at your convenience and evenings and weekends are acceptable. Available to participate in health fairs, trade shows and senior fairs.
Provides testing and treatment for a range of sexually tranmitted infections, including HIV, syphillis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hepatitis B and C. Rapid HIV and Hep C tests are available, as well as rapid in-home HIV test kits. Safer sex items such as condoms, lube, and dental dams available.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
Public Awareness/Education
HIV Testing
Dedicated to curing Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Myeloma, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society supports the following major programs: research, patient services, public and professional education, advocacy and community services. To learn more about our patient programs, please contact our Information Specialists at (800) 955-4572.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
Coalition of community organizations and individuals interested in the prevention of substance abuse.

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Public Awareness/Education
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
If your group or organization is looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event, Warren Memorial Hospital staff members are available to speak on a variety of subjects related to health, safety and wellbeing.
Provides many community opportunities for those without disabilities to learn more about those who do live independently with disabilities. This program includes sensitivity trainings, motivational workshops, community outreach, and Americans with Disabilities Act training and information.
Media and public relations arm of the City. Responsible for keeping all Suffolk constituents informed about the actions of its city government and ensuring communication.
Offers presentations, workshops, seminars and information to the public about domestic violence, its dynamics, and strategies for intervention and prevention. Also conducts international outreach and presentations for visitors from other countries in English and Spanish.

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Public Awareness/Education
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for an overview of disease information in our program, resources, activities and more.

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Health Care Referrals
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Public Awareness/Education
Disease/Disability Information
Offers publications concerning census information, economic studies, education, general reference, housing, income, occupations and employment, population estimates, race relations, state and local government and taxes. The Center's mission is to anticipate and forecast change and to serve as a resource to those who need to recognize and address that change. Call, e-mail or look at our web site for a list of publications.

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Consumer Education
Public Awareness/Education
Electronic Information Resources
The Governor's Office of Constituent Services and Community Engagement facilitates communication with the Governor, processes requests for proclamations and other commemorative documents, and manages flag and other protocol related requests.

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Public Awareness/Education
State Government Information Services
Primary source of official information about the City during both times of emergency and non-emergency periods. Provides information via print, social media, web, television, and other methods. Works with local and broader media to provide accurate, timely updates on City services, events, programs, and initiatives.
The ALS Association seeks to discover the cause and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public, and advocacy for ALS research and health concerns. Provide other services such as respite grants, assistive technology, medical equipment, and transportation (must be wheelchair bound with no other transportation).

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Paratransit Programs
Public Awareness/Education
Assistive Technology Equipment
Childhood lead poisoning prevention and management; lead inspection and lead risk assessment; healthy homes assessment for home conditions that exacerbate existing health condition; promote blood lead testing; public workshop and training on healthy homes practices; landlord-tenant education related to safe home maintenance.

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Poison Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Public Awareness/Education
National Toll-Free Hepatitis C Peer-to-Peer Helpline

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Information Sources
Public Awareness/Education
Disease/Disability Information
NAMI BASICS is a free, 6-session educational program for parents of children who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years.

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Public Awareness/Education
Mental Health Information/Education
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.

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Public Awareness/Education
Mental Health Information/Education
Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections in the United States. States are provided funding to replace outdated voting systems and are to create minimum standards to follow in key areas of election administration. Among other things, these key areas include voting systems, voting accessibility, statewide computerized voter registration lists, provisional voting, voter education, and voter registration by mail. dLCV monitors the way the Act is carried out with regard to persons with disabilities. dLCV surveys polling sites across the state to make sure they are accessible for persons with visual, sensory, and mobility impairments; provides voting rights information to persons with disabilities; provides voter registration materials to the public; and provides technical assistance, legal advocacy, and legal representation to persons who have been discriminated against in the voting process.

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Discrimination Assistance
Public Awareness/Education
Provides information and services to the blind and vision impaired. Organization of blind helping the blind.

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Public Awareness/Education
Braille Instruction
Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Kids on the Block discuss important (and often sensitive) topics in a clear, non-threatening manner while dispelling myths and providing useful information through role-modeling positive behaviors.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Public Awareness/Education
Drug abuse prevention/education program for fifth graders and visitation to other elementary grades. Semester-long program for seventh graders. Parent program held in the evenings. Helps parents by teaching them how to keep their children drug free. School resource officer program serves all middle school youth in county. Bike safety classes, car seat safety classes and inspections, and first aid/CPR instruction.

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Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Awareness/Education