Programs Supported

Programs in Health receiving allocation funding from United Way of Broome County for 2011:

Athletics and Wellness
Meets the health/fitness needs of youth/adults and provides opportunities to participate in sports/exercise programs that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. 
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc. 

Catholic Youth Organization 
Broadening experience for youth in athletic, cultural, social, leadership and communication skills producing responsible, productive and healthy citizens.    
Broome County Catholic Youth Organization  

Compeer Youth Mentoring  
Provides youth ages 5-17 who are at-risk for developing social, emotional, or behavioral issues a one- to- one match with trained volunteer adult. 
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc. 

Coordinated Children's Service Initiative, FOCUS Program
Supports families whose children have special emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs by using a strengths-based, individualized care approach.
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc. 

Counseling Program 
Provides professional counseling to individuals and families to help them solve difficulties and cope with stress. Services provided by experienced clinicians on a sliding fee basis.   
Family and Children’s Society, Inc.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Trained volunteers advocate for children at risk of abuse and neglect in the court and community. CASAs facilitate, advocate, fact-find, and monitor.
ACCORD, a Center for Conflict Resolution, Inc.

Education
Provides preventive education throughout the county.  
Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.

Elder Counseling 
Provides professional counseling to homebound elders in their homes to enhance their functioning and help maintain their independence.   
Family and Children’s Society, Inc. 

ENCORE Plus Cancer Prevention, Education, and Advocacy
Educates all women concerning the importance of annual breast/cervical cancer screenings and assists uninsured women 40-64 older access to screening funds available in New York State. Breaks down any barriers that women might face that would prevent them from getting there initial or annual screenings.
YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County, Inc. 

Family Counseling 
Provides counseling/psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, families, and groups by a staff of professional licensed clinical social workers.
Catholic Social Services of Broome County

Functional Family Therapy
Evidenced- based short-term family counseling, offered in family homes to youth at risk of out of home placement through Department of Social Services nd Probation.
Broome County Catholic Youth Organization 

Health and Wellness
Helps older adults maintain their independence through opportunities for socialization, personal growth, education, and knowledge.  
Johnson City Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

Membership (Troop) Program  
Girls develop their leadership potential by working together to discover, connect, and take action to make a difference in the world. 
Girl Scouts of the NYPENN Pathways

Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge, Independence, and Health 
Provides education, advocacy, health/wellness, and coaching to strengthen strategies for disease and life management to promote health and independence and improve quality of life.   
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York Chapter, Inc. 

Non-resident Advocacy Program 
Non-residential services to domestic violence victims include: safety planning, legal information, personal advocacy, supportive counseling and court advocacy, DIR review, emergency assistance.   
SOS Shelter, Inc. 

Preventing Teen Pregnancy Through Empowering Teens
Part of the Teens Link project . Helps teens learn and practice behaviors to lead to reduced risk taking through 10 life skills modules.
Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network of South Central New York, Inc.

Reaching Out--Access to Health Care 
Provides free annual reproductive and basic examination to uninsured women who cannot afford the cost of services.
Planned Parenthood of South Central New York, Inc. 

Recreation and Education
Helps older adults maintain their independence by providing opportunities for socialization, personal growth, education, and knowledge.    
Johnson City Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

Resident Camp  
Out-of-doors experience that allows girls to explore their environment and cooperatively learn new skills, make friends, gain self-confidence, and have fun!
Girl Scouts of the NYPENN Pathways

Residential Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter
Emergency residential shelter provided for victims of domestic violence (both women and children). Education and prevention are focus of shelter and community outreach education.
SOS Shelter, Inc.

Rural BEAR (Bringing Equal Access to Residents)
Provides care coordination and transportation to children/youth living in rural areas of Broome County to ensure appropriate access to mental health services.
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc. 

School Counseling
Clinical workers and a parent partner are outstationed at outlying schools to provide easy access to mental health services for youth and families.
Family and Children’s Society, Inc.

Senior Health Insurance Counseling
Peer volunteer program which informs consumers and providers about senior health insurance, including Medicare, supplemental insurance, retiree plans and drug coverage.
Action for Older Persons, Inc. 

Senior Wellness
Holistic approach to health and well-being for seniors, including over 20 classes per week designed specifically for seniors.
Broome County YMCA 

Supervised Visitation
Provides a safe, neutral, child-friendly setting for non-custodial parents to visit and interact with their children without interference from the custodial party.
Family & Children's Society, Inc.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Education and skill development for teens addressing teen pregnancy prevention and STD/HIV prevention.
Planned Parenthood of South Central New York, Inc.

Transportation
Door-to-door transportation for frail seniors to attend social and nutritional programs.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)  

Volunteer Services 
Enlists the time and talents of persons age 55 and older to volunteer for non-profit agencies in Broome County. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)  

Volunteer Transportation Program 
Provides non-emergency transportation for Deposit residents who do not drive or have transportation to medical appointments locally and out of town.      
Deposit Foundation and Rural Housing Services, Inc. 

Youth and Adult Services
Provide weekly programs for life skills application, learning, and community service.
Salvation Army, Binghamton Corps

Youth Wellness
Variety of physical activity options for all youth, that teach not only physical skills, but also life skills.
Broome County YMCA

Updated: April 4, 2011