United Way of Northern New York, Inc.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New York, Inc. 1704 State Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-7430 Makes a positive difference in children�s lives by offering them professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring volunteers. www.bbbsa.org

Children's Home of Jefferson County 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-7430 CHJC serves abused/neglected and at-risk youth by assisting them in developing healthy lifestyles, family relationships, educational performance and community involvement. www.nnychildrenshome.com

Hearts for Youth PO Box 414 Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 315-783-4131 A grassroots organization dedicated to providing opportunities, services, and support, so youth in our community will become healthy, educated, respectful and productive citizens. www.heartsforyouth.org

Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council, Inc. 253 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-1890 The purpose of the Girl Scout movement is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. www.tigsc.org

Youth Court of Jefferson County 200 Washington Street Suite 207 Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-0333 A Tribunal Court of teen volunteers trained to sentence respondents ages 7 �15 arrested and referred by law enforcement agencies for minor crimes or violations. www.resolution-center.net

COMMUNITY

Carthage YMCA - Branaugh Memorial Club, Inc. 250 State Street Carthage, NY 13619 315-493-3826 Youth recreation and mentoring; programs for children, and middle and high school youth. Emphasis on after school and evening activity.

Community Action Planning Council 518 Davidson Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4900 CAPC of Jefferson County provides programs for low income families includiing Head Start, Weatherization, Critical Needs, Child Care etc. www.capcjc.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-8450 Serving the people of Jefferson and Lewis Counties in the areas of agriculture, family and youth development. Teaches the use of local resources and resource management. www.cornell.edu

Watertown Family YMCA 119 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-3100 Through quality programs, provides for the strengthening of families, the healthy development of children, positive individual behaviors, and a healthier, safer community for all. www.watertownymca.org

CRISIS AND BASIC NEEDS

Aids Community Resources, Inc. 230 Franklin Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-8222 Teens AIDS taskforce. Aids Community Resources provides multi-cultural/bilingual HIV/AIDS related support and education services which include: case management; transportation; mental health; specialized advocacy; specialized HIV educational services. www.aidscommunity resources.com

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County, Inc. 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-4660 Alcohol and substance abuse prevention and intervention services for individuals, schools, businesses, and industry and organizations. Information, short-term motivational and educational counseling. Education through speakers, films, pamphlets, and training. Programs include Drinking Driver, Employee Assistance, Student Assistance, and Community education. Free confidential assistance. www.jcasac.com

The American Red Cross of Northern New York 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4410 The mission of the American Red Cross is to improve the quality of human life, to enhance self-reliance and concern for others, and to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. It does this through services that are governed and directed by volunteers and are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the principles of the International Red Cross. Serving Jefferson and Lewis County residents. http://www.redcrossnny.com

Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Jefferson County, Inc. 321 Prospect Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-2451 The mission is to identify and improve the quality of life for the Blind and Visually Impaired through education and services. http://www.asnblindjeff.org

Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions, Inc. 595 West Main Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-1530 Provides a full array of chemical dependency treatment services, from a comprehensive outpatient program in Watertown and Carthage with satellites in Philadelphia and Adams. http://www.credocommunity center.com

Jefferson Rehabilitation Center 380 Gaffney Drive Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-2730 Enhance the quality of life and maximize the potential of persons with disabilities through education, vocational opportunities, training residential services, inclusion, and advocacy. www.jeffrehabcenter.org

Learning Disability Association of the Mohawk Valley, Inc. 210 Court Street, S 102 Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-9440 Provides services to individuals with learning disabilities, neurological impairments (LD/NI), and other related developmental disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties.

Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. 44 Public Square, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-2072 LASMNY provides free civil assistance to low-income people, senior citizens and victims of domestic violence in Central NY, including Jefferson and Lewis Counties. www.lasmny.org

Literacy of Northern New York. 200 Washington Street, Suite 303 Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4270 LVA provides free one-to-one tutoring to adults who need help with reading and writing skills. We also teach English as a second language. www.proliteracynny.org

Mental Health Association in Jefferson County, Inc. 724 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-0970 Serve mental health consumers with programs and services designed to promote and encourage recovery and independence. www.mhajc.org

North Country Transitional Living Services 482 City Center Drive, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-1777 The agency operates housing and related services for individuals who need assistance in living independently. In 2006, a program designed to address eating disorders was begun. www.nctls.org

The Salvation Army 723 State Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4470 Provides emergency food, shelter and clothing as well as year round recreational and character building programs for all ages. www.redkettles.org

Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity 11 Public Square, Room 328 Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-0308 Is a local nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing both in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. http://web.northnet.org/tiahfh

Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, Inc. 120 Arcade Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-779-1301 Provides temporary emergency shelter for women and dependent children who are victims of domestic violence: other services for women in crisis situations include information, referral, advocacy, supportive counseling, rape crisis counseling, and a 24-hour hotline. www.nccsa.com/victims center.htm

SENIORS

Meals on Wheels of Greater Watertown, Inc. 218 Stone Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-5555 Furnish low cost, well balanced, diet-appropriate meals to handicapped, elderly, and/or homebound individuals in community who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

Rohde Center 2 East Church Street, Adams, NY 13605 315-232-2621 Serves elderly and low-income persons with emergency food and/or fuel needs; nutrition program for senior citizens.

Volunteer Transportation Center 227 Sherman Street, 2nd Floor, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-0422 To provide transportation for elderly and disabled to medical and other critical services utilizing volunteer drivers and the automobiles. www.volunteertransportation center.org

Wilna-Champion Transportation Association, Inc. 222 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619 315-493-3449 Volunteer-driven organization to offers transportation to any senior, 60 years of age or any handicapped person for medical visits, shopping and recreation.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES

Catholic Charities 812 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-4330 The primary mission is to help individuals, families and communities build bridges to healthier lives through the core services. www.cathcharities.org

Court Appointed Special Assistants 200 Washington Street, Suite 207, Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-0333 The CASA program provides community volunteers who monitor court, agency and family activities to assist abused and neglected children reach safe, permanent and loving homes. www.resolution-center.net

Family Counseling Service of Northern New York, Inc. 120 Washington Street, Suite 510, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4483 Family Counseling Service helps individuals, couples, and families cope with the problems of modern living.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New York, Inc. 160 Stone Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-1818 PPNNY commits itself to provide accessible and affordable reproductive health care services, educational and counseling services which enhance understanding of human sexuality. www.ppnny.org

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Beaver River Recreation Association Beaver Falls, NY 13305 315-346-6533 Our mission is to provide a safe, enjoyable recreation area for the local youth and their families.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New York, Inc. 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-7430 Makes a positive difference in children�s lives by offering them professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring volunteers. www.bbbsa.org

Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County 7636 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-8099

Hand-In-Hand Early Childhood Center 5780 Brookside Circle Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-9414 Provides high quality childcare for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in a safe environment, with enriching opportunities that build self-esteem and independence.

Lewis County Christmas Sharing 8265 State Route 812, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-8202 Purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts at Christmas for low-income and under privileged children in Lewis County.

Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council, Inc. 253 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-1890 The purpose of the Girl Scout movement is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. www.tigsc.org

COMMUNITY

Constable Hall Association, Inc. Constableville, NY 13325 315-397-2323 Is a restored historic home that was built in 1819. Open to the public for daily tours from May to October.

CRISIS AND BASIC NEEDS

The American Red Cross of Northern New York 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4410 The mission of the American Red Cross is to improve the quality of human life, to enhance self-reliance and concern for others, and to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. It does this through services that are governed and directed by volunteers and are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the principles of the International Red Cross. Serving Jefferson and Lewis County residents. www.redcrossnny.com

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter NYSARC 315-735-6477 Our mission is to enable persons with disabilities and their families to achieve their potential through self-determined goals in partnership with the Agency. www.thearcolc.org

Community Human Resources, Inc. 7518 South State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-4648 This agency provides support services to individuals and families living with a mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disability in a rural community.

Friends of Lewis County Hospice PO Box 266 Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-5230 Friends of Lewis County Hospice is a fundraising organization for Lewis County Hospice. Lewis County Hospice enables individuals who have a life expectancy of six months or less to be cared for by family or friends, usually at home, while receiving relief from pain and other symptoms. Hospice provides the supportive care and encouragement so patients and families can live life as fully as possible.

Lewis County General Hospital/Residential Health Care Facility 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-5200 Funds are used to support community wellness clinics throughout Lewis County. These clinics provide a variety of screenings. www.lcgh.net

Mountain View Prevention Services 7714 Number Three Road, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-2321 Youth Advocacy Program is school-based services to assist youth and their families in dealing with problems such as school performance, family issues and behavior problems.

SENIORS

Lifenet 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-5219 An emergency response system that helps elderly, handicapped, disabled, and medically-at-risk persons to live independently and securely in their own homes. www.lcgh.net

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES

Lewis County Opportunities 8265 State Route 812 Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-8202 As a community action agency, Opportunities is dedicated to the fulfillment of unmet human needs in our community. To meet these needs, we provide supportive programs for individuals, families, and our community. www.LewisCounty Opportunities.com

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New York, Inc. 1704 State Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-7430 Seeks to make a positive difference in children�s lives by offering them professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring volunteers. w ww.bbbsa.org

Canton Day Care Center, Inc. 7 Commerce Lane Canton, NY 13617 315-379-1829 A non-profit licensed day care facility operating full time, for all children age 3 - 4^th grade. Provides quality pre-school and interesting school age programs. www.cantondaycare.org

Ogdensburg Boys and Girls� Club 610 Patterson Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 315-393-1241 The club assures and enhances the quality of life for boys and girls of our community and its surrounding area. www.obgclub.com

Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council, Inc. 253 State Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-1890 The purpose of the Girl Scout movement is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. www.tigsc.org

Village & Town of Canton Recreation Department 60 Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 315-386-2871 Provides year round programs and facilities serving the youth, adults and families of our community. We strive to provide something for everyone.

COMMUNITY

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc. One Commerce Lane, Canton, NY 13617 315-386-1102 Assists individuals and families attain self-sufficiency through education, guidance and services. Programs include Weatherization, Section 8 Housing; Head Start, Transportation and Neighborhood Centers.

CRISIS AND BASIC NEEDS

Aids Community Resources, Inc. 9 Miner Street, Canton, NY 13617 315-386-4493 AIDS Community Resources provides multi-cultural/bilingual HIV/AIDS related support and education services which include: case management; transportation; mental health; specialized advocacy; specialized HIV educational services. www.aidscommunity resources.com

Alliance for the Mentally Ill. 149 River Road 287 Gouverneur, NY 13642 315-287-9180 Help families of mentally ill individuals through support and advocacy systems. Educate the public, families, and mental health professionals on all dimensions of mental illness.

The American Red Cross of Northern New York 203 North Hamilton Street Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4410 The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters. w ww.redcrossnny.com

Citizens Against Violent Acts (C.A.V.A.) 20 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 315-386-2761 Provides free services to victims of sexual abuse and assault. All services are confidential and include 24-hour crisis intervention, individual counseling for victims. www.cavany.org

Dr. Wayne T. Moses Arthritis Society, Inc. 44 Glenn Street, Massena, NY 13662 315-769-6559 Provide education, evaluation and assistance to those afflicted with arthritis. We provide free services and a rheumatologist visits patients monthly.

Learning Disabilities Association of the Mohawk Valley, Inc. 210 Court Street, S 102 Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-9440 Provides services to individuals with learning disabilities, neurological impairments (LD/NI), and other related developmental disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties.

North Country Association for the Visually Impaired 2693 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-1950 Provide equipment and rehabilitative teaching services to the legally blind, blind, and visually impaired individuals to help them lead lives as independently as possible. www.ncavi.org

Raquette Valley Habitat for Humanity P. O. Box 295 Canton, NY 13617 315-244-1335 We build decent affordable housing for partner families who purchase their home with sweat equity and interest-free mortgage held by Habitat. http://pages.slic.com/racqval

Salvation Army - Massena Corps 178 Victory Road - P. O. Box 107 Massena, NY 13662 315-769-5154 Provides food, clothing, medical, lodging, camping, programs, public assistance on the job training, adult and youth programs and services to the aging. www.redkettles.org

The Salvation Army - Ogdensburg Corps 401 Franklin Street - P.O. Box 404 Ogdensburg , NY 13669 315-393-3351 Assist people with food, clothing, household items and food baskets and toys at Christmas time. Has camp in summer, and character building programs. www.redkettles.org

Seaway Valley Prevention Council, Inc. 2 Riverside Drive Canton, NY 13617 315-379-1211 Community based alcohol & substance abuse prevention council services include, but are not limited to Prevention/Education, Intervention/Referral, Information and Community Based Programs. www.seawayprevention.org

St. Lawrence County Health Initiative, Inc. 303 Merritt Hall SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676 315-267-2740 SLCHI provides adolescent tobacco cessation services, helps uninsured individuals with medical costs and gives out healthy recipes and health information in the community and online. www.slchiinc.org

St. Lawrence County Renewal House for Victims of Family Violence, Inc. 3 Chapel Street, Canton, NY 13617 315-379-9845 Is a licensed Domestic Violence Agency committed to providing crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, emotional support, emergency shelter and transportation to victims. www.slvrenewalhouse.org

Step by Step 103 Ford Street, Bldg. 3E Ogdensburg, NY 13669 315-394-0597 A consumer oriented organization committed to bringing services, support and care to persons discovering and recovering from mental illness who live in St. Lawrence County.

SENIORS

St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens, Inc. 448 State Highway 345, Potsdam, NY 13676 315-265-3597 - Council holds regular meetings to discuss issues important to the well being of senior citizens, and plans the Annual Senior Citizens May fest and Summer Picnic.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES

Catholic Charities 812 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-788-4330 The primary mission is to help individuals, families and communities build bridges to healthier lives through the core services of: counseling, outreach, adoption, maternity services and emergency services. www.cathcharities.org

Family Counseling Service of Northern New York, Inc. 120 Washington Street, Suite 510, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-4483 Based on the premise that helping even one family member helps the entire family; Family Counseling Service offers individual, marital, parent/child, family, and group counseling services. Consultation, education, and referral services are also available regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or ability to pay.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New York, Inc. 200 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-1818 PPNNY commits itself to provide accessible and affordable reproductive health care services, educational and counseling services which enhance understanding of human sexuality. www.ppnny.org