Advocacy Program
Works with volunteers to educate community leaders about advocate for more federal funding for research, and promote quality, affordable long-term care and strive to expand home and community-based services.
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Child Abuse Legislative Advocacy
/in Advocacy, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Legal Assistance Modalities, Legislative Advocacy, Child Abuse Issues, Target Populations, Topical Identifiers/IssuesAdvocates for children and families in the community. Collaborates to get legislation passed to prevent abuse and protect children. Coordinates public involvment to contact state legislators about specific child abuse prevention measures.
National Grid Consumer Advocacy
/in Advocacy, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Individual Advocacy, Legal Assistance Modalities, Target Populations, Topical Identifiers/Issues, Utility IssuesProvides advocacy for low and moderate income, elderly, and/or disabled customers who are having difficulty paying their bill. Advocates provide access to National Grid programs and services. Advocates Anne O’Connell – Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties Aurora Navarro – Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties Kari Kelly –Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, […]
Consumer Initiatives
/in Advocacy, Psychiatric Resocialization, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Legal Assistance Modalities, Mental Health Support Services, Self Advocacy Support, Transitional Mental Health Services, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder ServicesProvides support to mental health recipients to ensure their rights are respected, and that they have input in all phases of treatment and planning, along with access to centers that offer recreational, social and educational opportunities.
Domestic Violence Program
/in Basic Needs, Domestic Violence Shelters, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Advocacy, Support Groups, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Abused Adults, Housing/Shelter, Crime Prevention, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Individual Advocacy, Individual and Family Support Services, Law Enforcement Services, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Domestic Violence Hotlines, Legal Assistance Modalities, Certificates/Forms Assistance, Legal Services, System Advocacy, Case/Care Management, Information Services, Public Awareness/Education, Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education, Family, Dating Violence Prevention, Family Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence, Individual and Family Life, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, Organizational/Community/International Services, Target Populations, Victims/Survivors, Shelter, Topical Identifiers/Issues, Domestic Violence IssuesProvides community education and planning, as well as direct client services including one-on-one support, trauma informed therapy, crisis intervention, and domestic violence emergency shelter.
Domestic Violence Program
/in Basic Needs, Domestic Violence Shelters, Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Crime Victim Accompaniment Services, Advocacy, Support Groups, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Housing/Shelter, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Individual Advocacy, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Domestic Violence Hotlines, Legal Assistance Modalities, Legal Services, Family, Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, Target Populations, Shelter, Topical Identifiers/Issues, Domestic Violence Issues, Victim ServicesProvides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence. Services include a safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, advocacy, court accompaniment, transportation, counseling, a domestic violence support group, and New York State Crime Victims Board claims assistance.
Domestic Violence Services
/in Basic Needs, Domestic Violence Shelters, Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, Advocacy, Support Groups, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Abused Adults, Housing/Shelter, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Individual Advocacy, Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Domestic Violence Hotlines, Legal Assistance Modalities, Legal Services, Family, Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, Target Populations, Victims/Survivors, Shelter, Victim ServicesProvides services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, including victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and family violence. Operates a confidential shelter and offers extensive support services. Advocates for victims and survivors when interacting with law enforcement and prosecution as well as assist victims and survivors with law enforcement and prosecution. Services […]
Emergency Assistance Advocacy
/in Basic Needs, Advocacy, Legal Counseling, Housing/Shelter, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Individual Advocacy, Eviction Prevention Assistance, Legal Assistance Modalities, Legal Services, Housing Expense Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Utility Assistance, Legal Representation/Counseling, Civil Legal ServicesProvides assistance to individuals facing eviction or utilities shut-off and may include negotiations with landlords or utility companies, budget planning and direct financial support. Coordinates free legal consultation through the Capital District Women’s Bar Association and is offered on a regular basis.
Center of Excellence in Advance Care Planning
/in Advocacy, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Legal Assistance Modalities, Legislative Advocacy, Target Populations, Topical Identifiers/Issues, Death and Dying IssuesAdvocates for public policy and legislative changes at state and federal levels to promote accessible and quality end of life care with a focus on underserved NYS communities.
Law, Policy Development and Investigations Unit
/in Advocacy, Consumer Services, Consumer Regulation, Criminal Justice and Legal Services, Regulations/Standards, Legal Assistance Modalities, Legislative Advocacy, Consumer Safety StandardsResearches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.
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