Programs
Alcohol & Drug Links
Al Anon / Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Is your life affected by someone’s drinking? To help them, you have to help yourself first. Guidance for FAMILY MEMBERS. Alateen is for teens only.
Alcohol Screening
http://www.alcoholscreening.org/
Is drinking alcohol harming my health now, or will it be harmful to me later in life? Should I stop drinking alcohol? Am I a binge drinker? If you consume alcoholic beverages, it’s important to know whether your drinking patterns are safe, risky, or harmful. Answering these questions will take only a few minutes, and will generate personalized results based on your age, gender, and drinking patterns. Your responses are completely confidential and anonymous.
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.
Drug Screening
http://www.drugfree.org
The quiz seeks information about your possible involvement with drugs not including alcoholic beverages during the past 12 months. The various classes of drugs may include cannabis (marijuana, hashish), solvents (e.g., paint thinner), tranquilizers (e.g., Valium), barbiturates, cocaine, stimulants (e.g., speed), hallucinogens (e.g., LSD) or narcotics (e.g., heroin). Remember, the questions do not include alcoholic beverages.
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
http://www.oasas.ny.gov
Need help? Looking for a treatment provider or treatment facility? If you or someone you care about needs help contact 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)
Budgeting / Finance Links
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Central New York)
http://www.clearpoint.org/
Provides confidential financial counseling for the North Country, Southern Tier, Capital Region, Central, and Upstate New York.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester
http://www.cccsofrochester.org/
Provides confidential financial counseling for Rochester and the surrounding area.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Buffalo
http://www.cccsbuffalo.org/
Provides confidential financial counseling for Buffalo and the surrounding area in Western New York.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
http://www.nfcc.org/
Find confidential financial counseling that is closest to your location anywhere in the country.
Child Care / Parenting Links
ADD Referral
http://www.addreferral.com/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder information.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/suicide.htm
Teen Suicide (Facts for Families Information Sheets). American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us
OCFS has wide-ranging responsibilities for the provision of services to children, youth, families, and vulnerable adults.
Parent to Parent of NYS
http://www.parenttoparentnys.org/
A place where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who serve them can meet and share information.
Prevent Child Abuse
http://preventchildabuseny.org/
Site includes Child Abuse Resource Room for kids and parents.
Domestic Violence Services Links
NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.nyscadv.org/
Numerous resource links including County Programs, Safety Plans, DV Handbook and much more.
NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
http://www.opdv.ny.gov
This site contains information about domestic violence and various referral sources including hotlines and NYS organizations.
Education Links
Colleges and Universities in New York State
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocuekiap.html
Elder Care/Disability
NY ACTS
http://www.nyacts.org
A single comprehensive resource to go to for important information on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and New York State (NYS) services available to address the needs of these individuals and their families.
Office for the Aging
https://aging.ny.gov/NYSOFA/LocalOffices.cfm
List of local offices for each county across the state.
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin
Self-service tool that will help determine which assistance programs you may be eligible for.
Health Links
AIDS Information NIH
http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/
Offering information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research.
Alzheimer Association
http://www.alz.org/
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
Hospice Net
http://www.hospicenet.org/
Information for patients and caregivers.
Medicine Net
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp
Family health and wellness information.
NYS Department of Health
http://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/
Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention.
The Internet Rx Drug Index
http://www.rxlist.com/
Searchable database of commonly prescribed drugs.
Mental Health Links
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Information on most mental health problems.
NYS Office of Mental Health
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/
Links to Mental Health Resources.
Self-Help Sourcebook for Mental Health
http://www.helpguide.org
Exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community.
Problem Gambling Links
Gam-Anon
http://www.gam-anon.org
A self-help organization for the spouse, family, or close friends of compulsive gamblers.
Gamblers Anonymous
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
A self-help organization for compulsive gamblers who desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for membership.
National Council on Compulsive Gambling
http://www.ncpgambling.org
A national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. 24-hour confidential helpline: (800) 522-7400.
New York Council on Problem Gambling
http://www.nyproblemgambling.org/
24-hour confidential Helpline: 1 (800) 437-1611
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
http://www.oasas.ny.gov/Gambling/index.cfm
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has responsibility for problem gambling oversight and services statewide. If you or someone you care about needs help, contact the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)