September 30th, 2024

HWCLI's Community Services

Community Resources

FREE Mental Health First Aid Trainings

FCA's FREE Mental Health First Aid Classes are free for attendees who interact in ANY capacity with ANY Nassau County residents who are 55 yrs old and over (friends, family, colleagues, patients, clients, etc.).  The class attendees must be 18 or over but do not need to live or work in Nassau, nor do the interactions need to take place in Nassau. They use the same manual that is for adults aged 18 and over and include information about topics specific to older adults (dementia, Alzheimer's, medical induced psychosis vs. mental illness and more). The MHFA organization provides a 3 year certification and there is an opportunity to receive a $30 gift card after completing the course. The course funding is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Any questions, please email Jeanne Cacciatore, LMSW AT JCACCIATORE@FCALI.ORG or call/text 516 619-6786.

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Event

Stony Brook Cancer Center Resources and Events

Stonybrook Cancer Center has health education opportunities that can help raise awareness and promote cancer prevention and screening. Contact them today to schedule a FREE health education program at your organization!

Interactive presentations are available in-person or virtual, can be tailored to any audience, and are available in English and Spanish for the following topics:

• Cervical Cancer/HPV
• Skin Cancer/Sun Safety
• Lung Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• General Cancer Overview
• Clinical Trials

To reach out to the Office for Community Outreach and Engagement contact COE@stonybrookmedicine.edu or 631-444-4263.

Catholic Health Breast Cancer Screening Events

Catholic Health is hosting a breast cancer screening event in October. The screening event will be hosted at Good Samaritan Women's Imaging Center at 735 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 on Sunday October 6th (9:30AM-11:30AM).

Walk-ins are welcome for those with insurance. For those that are under- or uninsured, please call (631)-376-3051 to schedule an appointment for a free breast screening. For screening mammograms only, to be eligible women must be 40 years of age or older, have not had a mammogram within the past 12 months. No insurance necessary. Food and refreshments will be available.

FREE Veteran Resource Event

Town of Huntington Career Planning Event

CALLING ALL HUNTINGTON EMPLOYERS! BE A PART OF SHAPING THE FUTURE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Councilwoman Theresa Mari and Supervisor Ed Smyth in partnership with Walt Whitman High School and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office are looking for employers, engaging career activities, live demonstrations, and outstanding motivational speakers to engage and enrich the lives of high school students.

Date: Wednesday October 9th, 2024

Time: 12PM-2PM

Place: Walt Whitman High School (301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746)

Schedule:

Contact Information: CONTACT US TO GET INVOLVED: 631-853-4732 or SCDAcommunityaffairs@suffolkcountyny.gov

2024 PSEG Long Island Energy Forum for Advocates

Please join PSEG Long Island to learn about important assistance programs for our customers, your clients. Meet and mingle with speakers and vendors to learn about exciting programs offered by PSEG Long Island and other assistance organizations. If you would like to reserve a Vendor Table, please reach out to Cynthia Mahase at Cynthia.Mahase@pseg.com – reservations are limited. RSVP by Friday, October 18, 2024. Please share with other Advocates that would benefit from information provided at the Forum to assist their clients.For any questions, please email REAPLI@pseg.com.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Place: IBEW Local 25 Headquarters (370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788)

Schedule:

Doors Open/Registration:      9:30am  - 10:00am

Networking/Brunch:              10:00am - 11:00am

Forum Presentations:     11:00am - 3:30pm

Save the Date for the Anxiety in Youth Conference

Save the date for The Children's Mental Health Conference Series: Anxiety in Youth Conference on October 25th, 2024 at the Courtyard Marriott at Long Island Macarthur Airport.

Suffolk County Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force Listening Session

In an effort to improve maternal outcomes and build understanding and trust in maternal healthcare, especially for women of color, the Suffolk County Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force is inviting residents to share their thoughts, education, experience and concerns with them.The Task Force welcomes input from all concerned or impacted by maternal morbidity/mortality, including stakeholders, medical professionals, medical and nursing students, Doula and Midwifery organizations, civic and faith-based organizations and elected officials. All are welcome.

MMMTE Listening Session

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Suffolk County Legislature, William H. Rogers Legislature Building (725 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Smithtown)

For more information, please call 631-854-1111. To submit written testimony, email

InfoD015@suffolkcountyny.gov.

FREE Seizure First Aid Certification

The National Epilepsy Foundation has launched the first and only Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training to support the 3.4 million people in the U.S. with epilepsy. This training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to recognize seizures and safely administer seizure first aid. The Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training program was developed with input from a panel of experts, including physicians, nurses, public health professionals, people with epilepsy, and other leaders in the field of epilepsy. Content for the curriculum was derived from the National Epilepsy Foundation’s website, the CDC’s Epilepsy Program, and the International League Against Epilepsy. 

What You Will Learn

• How to recognize signs of a seizure
• How to respond with proper seizure first aid
• When to call for help

Why should you know Seizure First Aid?

Seizures can happen anywhere and at any time. Knowing how to help someone during a seizure can make a difference and save a life. The Seizure First Aid Certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills, and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid.

For more information, please contact:

Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, ext. 145, or jromeo@epicli.org

1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554

FREE Cancer Screenings

WDI Child Care Scholarship Program

WDI's Child Care Scholarship Program provides financial support for working families to help cover child care costs. Apply today! Limited capacity by region. Questions? Contact scholarship@wdiny.org

Parker Jewish Institute Scholarships for Nursing

Unlock Your Nursing Career

We are pleased to announce the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation scholarship programs to provider financial help to students pursuing licenses as certified nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, or registered nurse. The aim of this special program is to support the career advancement of health care workers by providing them with financial aid to grow both professionally and personally.

The scholarships will be awarded based on several qualifications, including being enrolled in a healthcare program, living in the catchment area, being in good academic standing, and demonstrating financial need.

Scholarships are available for the following categories:

• Up to $1,250 for students pursuing a license as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Up to $5,000 for students pursuing a license as an Practical Nurse
• Up to $10,000 for students pursuing a license as a Registered Nurse

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.

Full Scholarships for CASAC Training for Suffolk County Residents

The Suffolk County Department of Health has established full scholarships for Suffolk County residents who wish to obtain CASAC certification at OTI, out of the first phase of the Opioid Settlement funds in Suffolk County. Scholarships will cover the full cost of all coursework for recipients, valued at $5,950 per person. In addition, 40 students will receive paid internships at Outreach, with each receiving a stipend of $1,500.

The Suffolk County Workforce Development Scholarships (SCWDS) scholarships will be targeted at individuals seeking to pursue their CASAC certification and who have demonstrated an interest and passion for helping people in the Suffolk County community. These individuals be those who work in Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and Office of Mental Health (OMH) programs, human and social service agencies, or at health facilities. They may have been involved in volunteer work in their communities and/or religious, civic, or cultural institutions. They could be individuals in recovery who provide peer-to-peer support to others.

If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Pereira at p (718) 847-9233 ext. 2309 eor anthonypereira@opiny.org

FREE Music Therapy at the Parrish Art Museum

Join Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for music therapy at the Parrish Art Museum on June 6th, and June 27th. Enjoy a special program with music therapist/drummer Michael Guglielimo, created for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners. There is NO COST to participate but registration is required. Space is limited.

Dates: June 6th, June 27th

Time: Arrival 10:45AM Sharp, Session is from 11:00AM-12:00PM

Location: 279 Montauk Highway, Watermill NY 11976

RSVP: To register please email Carol.hartmann@ADRCinc.org or call 631-580-4417

Creating Healthy Schools and Communities

Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) is a New York State Department of Health chronic disease prevention initiative that is dedicated to improving the food and physical activity environments in schools and communities. Targeting the Towns of Babylon, Islip and Hempstead, CHSC promotes strategies that encourage children and adults to make the healthier choice the easier choice. We look forward to acquainting CHSC with HWCLI partners and are available to answer any questions. For further information, please contact: agibbons@wsboces.org and kkirschb@wsboces.org

Improving Doula Access and Integration Community of Practice

The New York Coalition for Doula Access (NYCDA), in partnership with Health Leads and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, is launching a 12-month Improving Doula Access and Integration Community of Practice (CoP) — a learning community for people with common interests, concerns, or challenges in reproductive healthcare. As Medicaid reimbursement for doulas in New York State rolls out, this CoP of doulas, clinicians, advocates and subject matter experts has a unique opportunity to broadly support and increase the accessibility of the expanding doula workforce to birthing individuals.

They are recruiting NY based providers like OBGYNs, Midwives, L+D Nurses, Nurse Managers, Hospital Administrators and Doulas that are interested in better birth outcomes. If you are interested in joining the Improving Doula Access and Integration Community of Practice, please complete this interest form. Participants will learn and share best practices that address barriers to doula care in hospital settings, build cross-sectional relationships, reduce barriers to doula integration and improve maternal health outcomes. For more information or questions, please email NYCDA@HealthLeadsUSA.org.

Parker at Your Door: Mobile Vaccination Program

Parker has joined thousands of individuals and groups in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We have teamed up with Parker at Your Door to bring the vaccine to people who are homebound, uninsured, and other high-risk people who need help getting access to the vaccine. 

They offer vaccines by appointment with their mobile vaccination program. To make an appointment, click the link below, scan the QR code, or call  (718) 289-2606. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to Amazon!

Interested in Hosting a Mobile Vaccination Program?

Parker at Your Door, in collaboration with multiple vaccine partners is providing COVID-19 vaccines at senior residential developments, senior centers, churches, community organizations, workplaces, and other locations throughout the region. If you are interested in hosting a vaccine event in your community, please call (718) 289-2606 or email payd@parkerinstitute.org.

Parker Jewish Institute Forget Me Not Support Group

Dental Financial Assistance for Veterans

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in partnership with NYU Dentistry’s Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE) is helping Veterans with blood cancer gain access to dental care. Any Veteran, regardless of dental benefit class, who requires dental procedures to begin lifesaving therapy for a blood cancer, or as a consequence of therapy for a blood cancer, will be eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of dental services. 

Care will be provided at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Although treatment takes place in New York City, the program is available to all Veterans as long at they reside in the U.S., or a U.S. territory, and can travel to New York City. All expenses for the required dental care will be covered, as long as funding is available. Veterans can receive services more than once. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, extractions, root canals, jaw surgery, dentures, cavity fillings, and gum disease.

To apply, call an LLS Information Specialist at (800) 955-4572 and a knowledgeable Specialist will assist you in determining your eligibility and help you apply.

Financial Assistance for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Co-Pay Assistance Program provides eligible CLL patients up to $4,500 annually for treatment-related expenses.

They can help pay for:

• Medical insurance premiums
• Treatment-related co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance (for expenses covered by the program)
• Co-pays for prescription medication related to prescribed treatment
• Co-pays for labs, scans, and tests as follow-up care after being diagnosed.

Healthcare professionals may apply on behalf of a patient. Based upon historical and recent trends, we anticipate the CLL Co-Pay fund will be open through the summer 2024.

For a full list of covered expenses, visit our website at www.LLS.org/copay

Questions?

• Visit: www.LLS.org/copay (for English) or www.LLS.org/copagos (for Spanish)
• Email: FinancialAssistance@LLS.org 
• Call: (877) 557-2672

Baby/Infant Drive

Coat Drive

FREE Lactation Support Groups

FREE breastfeeding/chest feeding support groups for expecting an new parents (and their families)! Sessions are available virtually or in person, and in English, or Spanish. Sessions entirely in Spanish are led by bilingual and bicultural lactation professionals. Please direct any questions to BFREE@northwell.edu

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Caregiver Support Groups

The Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center provides Caregiver Support Groups. If you are providing care for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or another Dementia you DO NOT have to meet these challenges alone. Attend a Caregiver Support Group where you will be provided emotional, educational and social support.

Family Service League Health Families FREE Family Support Specialist Program

Healthy Families is here to support you in your most important role: being a parent. Their FREE in-home program offers support with:

• Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care
• Building a strong bond with your child- even before they are born
• Interactive play and activities that help your baby learn and grow
• Managing the day-to-day stresses of parenting
• Connecting with resources in your community
• Much more!

Meet with one of their family support specialists to ask questions, share thoughts, and receive reliable information based on your own family's needs.

Suffolk County Department of Labor Smart Start

PSEG Long Island Programs

Energy bills can be a significant household expense and it’s understandable that it can sometimes be a struggle to keep up. Unemployment, disability, a medical emergency or other unexpected event can impact your ability to pay. Energy assistance programs from PSEG Long Island and other sources are available and we can help get you the aid you need.

Energy costs can be a significant part of any household’s budget. Household Assistance Program (HAP) can lower your electric bills by about $40 every month. Eligible customers receive a monthly discount for instant savings on every bill. PSEG will also enroll most HAP customers in our convenient Balanced Billing program, which will help you budget with equal monthly payments. For more information, visit psegliny.com/assistance. If you have someone who needs immediate assistance with their bill, call our Advocacy Hotline at (631) 755-3407.  

Free English, Life and Job Skills Courses on any Mobile Device

Cell-Ed is a tool for use on any mobile device to learn English and build skills. It is sponsored by the New York State Office for New Americans. Cell-Ed is free, secure, and available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. No smart phone or internet is required since it is available through dial-in. Cell-Ed is accessible through WhatsApp. 

Cell-Ed helps users build skills for life and work, learn English or Spanish, and take their next steps in work and education. Users can learn at their own pace, anywhere and at anytime by participating in 3-minute lessons with real-life examples. Coach assistance is available in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Learners earn certificates of completion for completed courses.

How do I sign-up?

Call the free, multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline to be connected to your local Office for New Americans partner: 1-800-566-7636. The Hotline is available Monday - Friday, from 9 AM - 8 PM. Have other Cell-Ed questions? Contact NewAmericans@dos.ny.gov

988 Crisis Number

Nonprofit Professional Services

JCRC-LI's Community Leadership Program

Jewish Community Relations Council is now accepting applications for JCRC-LI's 2025 Community Leadership Program. The Community Leadership Program is a FREE 6-month leadership development program for community leaders representing the diversity of communities on Long Island. The program meets one morning per month from January - June 2025. Specific dates and location will be provided to participants at a later date. Non-profit professionals, lay leaders, local government professionals, board members, religious leaders, and anyone with an interest in community relations, are all welcome to apply! Apply online by clicking here. Application deadline: Friday, January 5, 2025. Contact Marcy Rosenbaum, JCRC-LI Program Manager, for additional information. Call 516-433-0433 or email rosenbaumm@jcrcli.org.

Call for Presenters: Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Conference

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Annual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference will be held this year on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Huntington Hilton. They are encouraging professionals to submit workshop proposals on a wide range of topics that will educate and inform the anticipated 300 attendees, composed primarily of family caregivers (although professional caregivers attend, as well).

The deadline for workshop submission is September 3, 2024 and the Call for Presenters form can be found by clicking here. Feel free to share this link to other professionals in related fields.

If you have questions, please reach out to Lori Maldavir, Director of Program Outreach at 631-315-6487 or email her lkmaldavir@alz.org

FREE Grief in the Workplace Training

COPE is now offering a FREE Grief in the Workplace training, which provides actionable tips for coping with one’s grief in a professional environment and teaches insightful strategies for both employers and employees on creating and sustaining a supportive, grief-informed workspace.    

COPE is a nonprofit grief and healing organization that supports and connects grieving individuals with others facing similar losses through professionally led support groups for families, healing workshops, a grief support phone line, a bereavement camp for children and parent/caregivers, and trainings for community partners.

Please connect with COPE if you are in need of support for your healthcare staff, trainings about bereavement and grief, and crisis support for your professional community. Trainings are provided by Thanotologist and Social Worker, Rashida Sanchez. Contact us at 516-832-2673 or info@copefoundation.org.

Microsoft Nonprofit Grants

Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. Microsoft offers grants and discounts for their products and services to eligible nonprofits. To learn more about Microsoft’s most popular nonprofit offers, download the Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal.

To get started with Microsoft nonprofit grants and discounts, register and confirm your organization’s eligibility. Already registered as a nonprofit? Login to your Microsoft Nonprofit page and access Admin Center. Watch our guided demo to help you get your free Microsoft 365 licenses.

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Consultants for Public Good

Are you a Non-Profit interested in increasing your volunteer capacity? Learn more about New York Tech's premier volunteer program, Consultants for the Public Good. This is a skilled-based volunteering program that encourages students, faculty, and staff to apply their expertise in a volunteering capacity. For example, UX/UI students can work on updating a Non-Profit organization’s website, outlining the plans for an app, or even interior design/architecture students can consult on a space. Overall NYIT can source students for a specific project that an organization has in mind- whether long or short-term projects and even simply helping at events. Projects can vary in length if the deliverables are clear. 

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Join the HWCLI 2024 Network to support our ongoing commitment to a better Long Island! Email connect@hwcli.com with any questions.

Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. To learn more, visit www.hwcli.org or call 516-483-1110.