Herkimer County Humane Society - Agency
514 State Route 5S
Mohawk, NY
Provides a no-kill animal shelter by offering re-homing services and education on the humane treatment of animals. Employs a cruelty investigator to prevent animal abuse and neglect. Works with local animal/dog control officers providing intake for rescued dogs and cats coming into the shelter as well as humane education to the community.
Corrections Health Initiative - Program
ACR Health
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
Provides health services to individuals who are currently incarcerated. Services include outreach, education, and testing to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs, and assists individuals living with HIV and Hepatitis to develop a care plan once they're discharged back to the community.
Outreach and Advocacy - Program
Arc Herkimer
350 S Washington Street
Herkimer, NY
*Inform families, schools and other public agencies of the services provided by Arc Herkimer.*Assists families/individuals with accessing services through Arc Herkimer and OPWDD.*Encourages self-advocacy to teach current clients of Arc Herkimer to speak up for themselves and others.
Way2Go - Program
50 Forward Mohawk Valley
220 Memorial Parkway
Utica, NY
Provides community outreach and education to help people overcome barriers to transportation. Provides transportation information and referral, troubleshooting transportation needs, trip planning.
Men's Prevention & Testing Services - Program
ACR Health
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
Offers prevention services that include free and confidential HIV, HCV, STI testing for at-risk men, short-term prevention case management services, peer delivered support and outreach, and risk reduction education.
Advocacy - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides active support and guidance to people with disabilities, and help ensure that an individual’s choices for living independently are respected. Advocates can answer questions and provide assistance with applications for Social Security Disability and SSI, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and housing. Advocates can also assist recipients of DSS with understanding sanctions and the steps for Fair Hearings. Peer Mentoring Information and Referral Independent Living …
