School / Community Resource Guide

 

 

 

COMPASS UNITY

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

South Country Community Leadership Network

This directory was created for the residents of the communities comprising the South Country School District. There are a wealth of agencies, organizations and services offered in our community. We strongly believe that everyone should be able to access them.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADDICTION SERVICES
                   
MENTAL HEALTH
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS

PARENT/FAMILY SUPPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES

PRESCHOOLS/DAY CARE
ELECTED OFFICIALS

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
EMERGENCY SERVICES

SOUTH COUNTRY SCHOOLS
FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES

OTHER SCHOOLS
HOSPITALS & CLINICS

SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
HOTLINES

12 STEP PROGRAMS
LAW ENFORCEMENT

VETERANS SERVICES
LIBRARIES

YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES

                                                                                                                                                                  

 

AGENCY/SERVICE/TYPE

 

NAME

LOCATION

CONTACT

SERVICES

ADDICTION SERVICES

FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE RECOVERY CENTER

514 Middle Country Rd.

Middle Island, NY

(631)924-3741

(631)924-3741

 

Substance abuse treatment services

 

OUTREACH PROJECT

11 Farber Dr,

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631) 286-0700

Outpatient addiction services for adults

 

OUTREACH HOUSE II

Brentwood, NY

(631)231-3232

Inpatient addiction services for youth

 

PHOENIX HOUSE

153 Lake Shore Rd

Ronkonkoma, NY

(877)769-9698

1.       Campus offers substance abuse treatment to adult men, women, and women who are pregnant or caring for young children.

 

 

PHOENIX HOUSE

283 Springs Fireplace Rd.

East Hampton, NY

(631)329-0373

Program serves adults and adolescents (ages 13-24) with substance abuse issues which do not warrant residential treatment.

 

QUANNACUT

Eastern Long Island Hospital

Greenport

 

Riverhead

 

 

(631)477-8877 inpatient

 

(631)369-8966 outpatient

Offers a continuum of care for those addicted to alcohol and drugs.  Beginning with the detox process, patients move on to education counseling and physician supervised treatment in the 28 day Rehab program, all supported by an outpatient program that includes Sober House residences.

 

SEAFIELD

 

 

 

SEAFIELD MEDFORD

Westhampton Beach

 

 

3251 Route 112

Bldg. 9 Suite 2

Medford, NY 11763

(631)288-1122

 

 

 

(631) 451-6007

www.seafield center.com

Inpatient drug/alcohol rehabilitation for those ages 16 and older.

 

 

Provides drug and alcohol treatment services in an outpatient setting for those ages 13 and up.

 

SEAFIELD PATCHOGUE

475 E. Main St. 1st Floor, Suite 101

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 363-2001

(631) 702-8049 Fax

 

Provides drug and alcohol treatment services in an outpatient setting for those ages 18 and up.

 

SOUTH OAKS HOSPITAL

Amityville

(631)264-4000 detox

Detoxification services

 

TALBOT HOUSE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

30 Carlough Rd.

Bohemia, NY 11716

(631) 589-4144

Residential short-term drug rehab program, sober living.

CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS

BROOKHAVEN VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (BVA)

PO Box 167

Brookhaven, NY 11967

Ellen Clyne

(631)764-6679

Brookhavenvillageassociation.org

 

 

MIRAMAR BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION

11 Columbus St.

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

Jacquelyn Schwicke

(631)475-2952

Boundaries are Union Ave. to Bayview Ave. and South Country Rd. south to the Great South Bay. Concerned about quality of life issues, environmental issues and preserving neighborhood integrity.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

BELLPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

5 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Lane

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, 11713

(631) 776-9268

bellportchamber.com

Promoting business, economic growth, and tourism in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø and surrounding communities

 

BELLPORT.COM, LLC.

office@bellport.com

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.com

The paperless newspaper (internet based) dedicated to the communities comprising the South Country area.

 

BELLPORT HAGERMAN EAST PATCHOGUE ALLIANCE (BHEP)

1492 Montauk Hwy

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-9236

Low and moderate housing. Supportive senior programs. Anger management. Re-entry program for offenders. Mortgage and rental counseling. Quality of Life program. HEAP and county designated community resource center for DSS and DOL.

 

BELLPORT-BROOKHAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

31 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Lane

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631) 286-0888

A not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and interpretation of Long Island's past, and particularly the history of the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, Brookhaven and East Patchogue area.

 

COMPASS UNITY

 

Lynette Murphy

Project Coordinator

(631)730-1614

lmurphy@southcountry.org

 

COMPASS Unity is an inclusive community/school substance abuse prevention coalition. All members of the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø and affiliated agencies are welcome to participate and attend. Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month.

 

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

31 West Main St. #300

Patchogue, NY 11772

Phone: (631) 289-2124

Fax: (631) 289-2178

http://eoc-suffolk.com

The EOC of Suffolk, Inc. is Suffolk County's designated community action agency, recipient of the Federal Community Service Block Grant, which supports activities designed to assist low-income families and individuals receiving assistance under part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act. 

 

GREATER BELLPORT COALITION

John Rogers, Chair

8 Harrison Avenue 
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

 

phone: (631) 697-9305

email: greater.bellport.coalition.ny@gmail.com

 

This is a coalition of community groups that formed to create/implement a community development plan to address issues in the community.

The goals of the community development plan include:
- Development of supportive programs and  community pride, including youth programs, job training, etc.

- Creation of a commercial center

- Development of a range of housing options

- Public Safety

- Creation of a range of recreational opportunities

- Transportation, including public transit and pedestrian access

- Community beautification

 

POST-MORROW FOUNDATION

16 Bay Road, P.O. Box 204, Brookhaven, NY 11719

631-286-0686

Dedicated to preserving the environment and the cultural and historic resources of Brookhaven Hamlet and the surrounding area. Walking trails are available for residents.

 

SOUTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

Gino Cruz

Phone: (631) 839-5658

The Conference is a 501 c3 not for profit organization. We act as a liaison for the local residents and businesses to various groups, government agencies, departments and elected officials who provide goods and services to the community. We work to achieve a safe, clean and pleasant environment to live, work, conduct business and raise a family. Our effort is to find common sense solutions to quality of life issues.

 

SOUTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC.

 

Nancy Marr

(631)730-6556

(631)793-2124

PO Box 61

Brookhaven, NY 11719

southcountryclt@aol.com

The Trust works to develop affordable local housing and to advocate for the needs of the low income community. Meetings are held at BHEP Alliance, Inc.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

BELLPORT VILLAGE

29 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Lane
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713-2739

(631) 286-0327
Fax: (631) 286-7055

mayor@bellportvillage.org

 

Ray Fell, Mayor

Michael Ferrigno, Trustee

Joseph Gagliano, Deputy Mayor

Steve Mackin, Trustee

Robert Rosenberg, Trustee

 

BROOKHAVEN TOWN SUPERVISOR EDWARD ROMAINE

One Independence Hill 
Farmingville, NY 11738

(631) 451-TOWN
(631) 451-6447, fax

 

 

BROOKHAVEN TOWN COUNCILMAN NEIL FOLEY

One Independence Hill 
Farmingville, NY 11738

(631) 451-6645

(631) 451-6447, fax

councilmanfoley@brookhaven.org

Representing Council District 5

 

BROOKHAVEN TOWN COUNCILMAN MICHAEL LOGUERCIO

One Independence Hill 
Farmingville, NY 11738

(631) 451-TOWN

(631) 451-6968
(631) 451-6447, fax

Representing Council District 4

 

CONGRESSMAN LEE ZELDIN

31 Oak Street

Suite 20

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 289-1097

(631) 289-1268, fax

 

 

NYS ASSEMBLYMAN
JOE DESTEFANO

1735 N. Ocean Ave
Suite A

Medford, NY 11763

Phone: 631-207-0073
Fax: 631-207-2006.

 

 

NYS SENATOR 
MONICA MARTINEZ

250 Veterans Memorial Highway

Room 3B-41

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Phone: 631-360-3356
Fax: 631-360-3637

martinez@nysenate.gov

 

 

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY

EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE

100 Veterans Memorial Highway
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099

(631) 853-4000
county.executive@suffolkcountyny.gov 

 

 

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATOR RUDY SUNDERMAN

1120 Montauk Hwy., Suite G

Mastic, NY 11950

(631)852-1300

info@rudysunderman.com

Fax: (631)852-1303

 

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATOR ROBERT CALARCO

90 W. Main St.

Suite 2N

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)854-1400

Robert.calarco@suffolkcountyny.gov

FAX: (631)854-1403

 

EMERGENCY SERVICES

BROOKHAVEN SANCTUARY PROGRAM

1 Independence Hill

Farmingville, NY

Monday – Friday,  9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

(631) 451-8011

 

For emergencies at all other times, please call RESPONSE CRISIS HOTLINE at

(631) 751-7500

Short-term emergency housing. Services provided include intervention for runaway and homeless, case management, advocacy, and individual and family

counseling for youth at risk of leaving home due to various issues.

 

EMERGENCY HOUSING/

FOOD (Suffolk)

Suffolk County Offices & Institutions Housing Office

3085 Veterans Memorial Hwy

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

(631)854-9547

(631)854-9100 after 4:30 p.m.

 

 

HEAP

 

(631)853-8825 Suffolk

1-800-342-3009

NYS Hotline

 

 

HEAT EMERGENCIES

(Suffolk)

RIVERHEAD ENERGY UNIT

893 East Main Street

Riverhead, NY 11901

(631)854-9935 8am-4pm

(631)854-9100 after 4pm

In the event of an energy emergency (no heat/no electricity), persons not receiving temporary assistance may be eligible for help.

 

HELP SUFFOLK

685 Brookhaven Ave.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

(631)286-2400

FAX: (631)286-4173

Provides transitional housing facility for homeless families, Medical Services,

Employment Services, Mental Health Services, Housing Placement Assistance, Early Childhood Education/Daycare, After School Programs, Homework Help/Tutoring, Client Case Management

Recreation, After-Care Services

 

LIGHTHOUSE MISSION

1543 Montauk Hwy

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

 

(631)758-7584

 

THE MINISTRIES

3680 Rt. 112

Suite 2

Coram, NY

(631)736-4800

Has an emergency food pantry, counseling for youth and adults, community information & referrals, case advocacy

 

SALVATION ARMY

414 E. Main St.

Patchogue, NY

(631)654-9380

Thrift Stores

Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sun Closed

 

ST. SYLVESTER PARISH OUTREACH

99 Robinson Ave.

Medford, NY 11763

(631)475-3871

Fax: (631)475-6058

Offers assistance, care and support to community members who are facing financial hardship, those who are sick, homebound, lonely and hurting. Food pantry

 

SUFFOLK WORKS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

 

(631) 853-3664

(SWEP) helps Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients obtain the skills they need to find employment. Once employed or in an approved SWEP activity, such as job search, work experience, vocational education, or training, families can receive help with child care and other employment related expenses.

FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES

BELLPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

161 E. Main St.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

(631)286-0273

FAX: (631) 286-0426

bellportfd@gmail.com

 

 

BROOKHAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT

2486 Montauk Hwy
Brookhaven, NY 11719

(631)286-0282

bhfdsec@gmail.com

 

 

HAGERMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT

510 Oakdale Ave.

E. Patchogue, NY

11772

(631)654-2790

FAX: (631)654-2793

HFDWebmaster@live.com

 

 

SOUTH COUNTRY AMBULANCE

5 Cottage Pl.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

Gregory Miglino Jr.

(631)286-3400

PO Box 596

Brookhaven, NY 11719

BHAC54330@aol.com

 

HOSPITALS & CLINICS/

WELLNESS

BELLPORT PRIMARY CARE CENTER

515 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Ave.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

Phone: (631) 227-6600

Fax: (631) 286-8290

BPCC Provides medical exams and services, education and awareness programs with a heightened focus on prevention, especially in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, tobacco cessation, women’s health and cardiovascular education.

 

Long Island Community Hospital

101 Hospital Road

E. Patchogue, NY

(631)654-7100

 

Services:  Emergency Behavioral Health, Cardiac Care, Diabetes, Emergency Room, Family Medicine Hemodialysis Hospice, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Radiology, Sleep Disorders, Stroke, Surgery, Women’s Care Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine

 

CVS MINUTE CLINIC

107 South Country Rd.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-2222

MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics are staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide treatment for common family illnesses and injuries, administer vaccinations, conduct physicals and wellness screenings, and offer monitoring for chronic conditions.

 

EAT SMART NEW YORK

Zahrine Bajwa

 zb12@cornell.edu  

 

Eat Smart New York (ESNY) Long Island Region is a community-based nutrition education and obesity prevention program. ESNY utilizes a variety of hands-on education strategies in the community and partnering agencies. Provides free programs on nutrition and wellness in Spanish and English for all age groups. Pre-school to Seniors at your location and programs are flexible. Hands on Cooking demos and  lesson reinforcements are added. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

75 N. Country Rd.

Port Jefferson, NY

 

 

 

 

 

 

(631)473-1320

 

 

 

 

 

 

Critical Care, Hospitalists, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Imaging Services/Radiology, Infusion Center, Laboratory, Kidney/Bladder/ Ureter Stone Services, Palliative Medicine,

Physical Therapy, Prostate Health Program, Respiratory Therapy,

Transitional Care Unit, Intensive In/Out Patient Behavioral Health Services

 

NIGHTINGALE PREVENTATIVE CARE

Kmart

2280 N. Ocean Ave.

Farmingville, NY

(631) 282-8450

This clinic provides quality, affordable primary and preventative care; staffed by nurse practitioners tied to the local community.

 

ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL

200 Belle Terre Rd.

Port Jefferson, NY

(631)474-6000

Services at St. Charles Hospital

Ambulatory Surgery, Anesthesiology,

Bariatric Surgery, Chemical Dependency, Colorectal Program, Epilepsy, Dental Services, Diabetes Care Center, Emergency Room, Intensive Care, Laboratory, Pastoral Care, Patient Relations, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physician Referral, Pre-Surgical Testing, Radiology, Sleep Disorders Center, Stroke Center, Surgery, Volunteer Services 

 

SOUTH BROOKHAVEN HEALTH CENTER WEST

365 E. Main St.

Patchogue, NY

(631)854-1300

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SERVICES:

Adult Medicine, HIV Testing, Audiology, Breast Clinic, Chest (TB) Services, Child Birth Classes, Community Outreach & Prevention Services, Diabetes Education & Counseling, EKG, Family Planning, Family Practice, Gynecology, Health Education Programs, HIV Primary Care, HIV Case Management, Immunizations, Infectious Diseases, Lab, Medical Social Work Services, Nutrition Counseling, Obstetrics, Parenting Outreach and Education, MPCP (PCAP), Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics, Prenatal Care, Public Health Screening, Sickle Cell Screening, Sonography, STDs, Vision Screening, WIC

 

SOUTH BROOKHAVEN HEALTH CENTER EAST

550 Montauk Hwy

Shirley, NY

(631)852-1000

Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Adult Medicine, HIV Testing, Audiology, Breast Clinic, Chest (TB) Services, Child Birth Classes, Community Outreach & Prevention Services, Diabetes Education & Counseling, EKG, Family Planning, Family Practice, Gynecology, Health Education Programs, HIV Primary Care, HIV Case Management, Immunizations, Infectious Diseases,

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Lab, Medical Social Work Services, Nutrition Counseling, Obstetrics, Parenting Outreach and Education, MPCP (PCAP), Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics, Prenatal Care, Public Health Screening, Sickle Cell Screening, Sonography, STDs, Vision Screening, WIC

 

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

101 Nicolls Rd

 Stony Brook, NY 11794

(631) 444-4000

With 603 beds, SBUH serves as the region’s only tertiary care center and Level 1 Trauma Center, and is home to the Stony Brook Heart Institute, Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Neurosciences Institute, and Stony Brook Digestive Disorders Institute. SBUH also encompasses Suffolk County’s only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center, state-designated AIDS Center, state-designated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, state-designated Burn Center, the Christopher Pendergast ALS Center of Excellence, and Kidney Transplant Center.

 

STONY BROOK CHILDREN’S SERVICES

450 Waverly Ave,

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 444-2730

(631) 444-KIDS

Primary health care, HIV specialty care, routine GYN  care, and confidential reproductive health. Eating disorders, nutrition and weight management counseling. Mental health evaluation, medication, counseling and treatment. Evaluation of substance abuse issues. Gay, lesbian and transgender friendly health care.

HOTLINES

COCAINE HOTLINE

 

800-663-7847

This hotline provides information and referral for inpatient treatment of drugs and alcohol.

 

NAT’L EATING DISORDERS ASSOC. HOTLINE

 

800-931-2237

If you or someone you know has an eating disorder, this hotline can provide the assistance you need.

 

NAT’L SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

 

800-273-TALK

888-628-9454  (SPANISH)

No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

 

NYS CHILD ABUSE REPORTING HOTLINE

 

800-342-3720

This hotline is for anyone who suspects a child is being neglected or abused. All calls are confidential.

 

POISON CONTROL

 

800-222-1222

This hotline provides needed information and assistance in the case of poisoning.

 

RESPONSE

 

(631)751-7500

(631)751-7423 (SPANISH)

1.       24 hour telephone crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline concerned with all mental health issues.

LAW ENFORCEMENT/

COURT SERVICES

SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE

5th PRECINCT

125 Waverly Ave.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)854-8500

Provides patrol and other police services to the Towns of Brookhaven (South) and Islip (East), and villages of Patchogue and ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.

 

5TH PRECINCT COPE OFFICE

125 Waverly Ave.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)854-8551

The Community Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) Section is responsible for the operation of specialized patrols and assignments as directed by the Precinct Commanding Officer.

 

5TH PRECINCT POLICE EXPLORERS

125 Waverly Ave.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)854-8500

Offers a youth career oriented program endorsed by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Provides assistance in crime prevention, programs, and traffic control and as aides to patrol officers. Offered to youth ages 14-21.

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE NON- EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER

 

(631)852-COPS

This number can be used when police are needed but the situation is not an emergency.

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

 

100 East Ave.

Yaphank, NY 11980

(631)852-5000

Probation provides a variety of services associated with Criminal Court and Family Court.

LIBRARIES

 

BROOKHAVEN FREE LIBRARY

 

273 Beaver Dam Rd.

Brookhaven, NY 11719

(631) 286-1923

 

Offers wide array of programs for ages birth through the adult years. Free fax service, meeting rooms available for community use, projector loans and access to a wide array of digital resources. Home bound services.

 

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY

54-60 E Main St

Patchogue, NY

11772

(631) 654-4700

Email:  info@pmlib.org

 

The library offers a variety of children, teen and adult programs as well as computer programs and a neighborhood center located at Eagle Elementary School in Medford.

 

SOUTH COUNTRY LIBRARY

22 Station Rd

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631) 286-0818

sctylib.org

 

 

 

Copying, faxing, scanning and printing. 3D printing and design capabilities. Museum passes. Computers are available for use. Internet downloadable literature. ESL conversation groups. Writing workshops. Programs including: defensive driving, computer instruction, yoga, cooking, crafts, homework help, music concerts and specialized teen programs. Clubs such as Bridge, Mah-Jongg and reading clubs.

 

THE LONG ISLAND LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL (LILRC)

 

627 N. Sunrise Service Road

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

11713-1540

(631) 675-1570

(631) 675-1573 Fax

Email: director@lilrc.org

 

 

 

SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM

 

627 North Sunrise Service Road

P.O. Box 9000

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

11713-9000

(631)286-1600

Fax: (631)286-1647

 

MENTAL HEALTH

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

 

1727 No. Ocean Ave.

Medford, NY 11763

(631)654-1919

Psychological counseling and psychiatric care

 

FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE

Riverhead

208 Roanoke Ave.

Riverhead, NY

(631)369-0104

Psychological counseling and psychiatric care. PINS Diversion program. Substance abuse services.

 

FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE

Yaphank

1490 William Floyd Pkwy, E. Yaphank, NY 11980

(631)924-3741

This program provides outpatient services to individuals who abuse alcohol and other drugs and supports family members directly or indirectly affected by their behavior.

 

 

FARMINGVILLE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

15 Horseblock Pl.

Farmingville, NY

(631)854-2552

Provides outpatient services which include individual, group and family therapy and medication management

 

FEGS

Center Moriches

220 Main St # 1

Center Moriches, NY

(631)874-2700

Psychological counseling and psychiatric care

 

FEGS

Shirley

1301 William Floyd Pkwy

Shirley, NY

(631)395-4694

Psychological counseling and psychiatric care

 

PEDERSON KRAG CENTER

11 Rt. 111

Smithtown, NY

(631)265-3311

Psychological counseling and psychiatric care. Substance abuse services. Compulsive gambling program.

 

SOUTHSHORE COUNSELING AND MEDIATION

475 E. Main St.

Suite 100

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 286-8282

(631) 438-0882 FAX

 

Michelle Cavaleri, LCSWR, Clinical Director, Contact@SScounseling.net

Mental health treatment; psychological evaluations; anger management, domestic violence and parenting skills programs

PARENT/FAMILY SUPPORT

LONG ISLAND FAMILIES TOGETHER (LIFT)

193A Broadway

Amityville, NY 11701

(631)264-5438

(631)264-0762 FAX

lift@lift4kids.org E-MAIL

www.lift4kids.org

LIFT is dedicated to raising awareness about the needs of all families raising children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY PERINATAL COALITION

475 E. Main St.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)475-5400

(631)475-5410 FAX

http://www.spcbabies.org/

The Coalition is a community based nonprofit organization whose mission is to advocate for and provide services that support, educate and guide the expectant mother to achieve a healthy pregnancy, positive family relationships, and a successful transition to parenthood.

 

YMCA

255 W. Main St.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 891-1800

http://www.ymcali.org/

Services include a heated indoor pool, child care/preschool, cardio/strength training center, 25 foot indoor rock climbing wall, suspended running/walking/jogging track, babysitting services, aerobic/cycling studios, day camp facilities, meeting rooms

PRESCHOOLS/
DAY CARE

BELLPORT UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

187 S. Country Rd.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

(631)286-2498

The school serves children ages 20 months through 5 years old.

 

BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY PRESCHOOL

79 Long Island Ave.,

Yaphank, NY 11980

(631)924-4033

Provides day care, preschool, kindergarten and summer day camp.

 

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INSTITUTE

1 Scouting Blvd.

Medford, NY 11763

(631)205-1750

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) was founded in 1961, to address the special needs of children with Autism and other developmental disabilities, and provide therapeutic intervention. 

 

KIDDIE CAMPUS

3233 Rt. 112

Medford, NY

(631)698-6673

http://www.kiddiekampusofmedford.com/

Infant, toddler and preschool educational programs.

 

KIDDIE COLLEGE

135 Clark St.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)475-5767

Services for ages two through five years old. Half-day and full-day sessions.

 

L.I.H.S.C.D.S. BELLPORT HEAD START INC.

189 N. Dunton Ave.

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)286-0579

Provides a variety of services to preschool students and their families including education, nutrition, mental health and disabilities.

 

NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOOL

430 County Rd. 101

Yaphank, NY 11980

(631)924-5583

Provides education and therapeutic services to all children from birth to five years of age.

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

BELLPORT KINGDOM HALL

2655 Montauk Hwy

Brookhaven, NY 11719

(631)286-7450

Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall

 

BELLPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

185 South County Rd.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-0525

Worship takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for children. Youth group meets on Sunday evenings. Active choir and bell choir. Thrift shop. Space for 12-step programs.

 

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

64 S. Country Rd.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-0299

Rev. John Walker

XChurch³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø@Verizon.net

 

Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am to 3:00pm

Sunday Services:
8:00 am, Holy Eucharist (no music)
10:00 am, Holy Eucharist (with choir) Sunday School & Children’s Chapel held during this service

Immediately following the 8:00am and 10:00am services, anyone desiring prayers of healing and anointing is invited to join Fr Walker at the altar rail.

Weekday Services:
Wednesdays, 10:00 am Holy Eucharist with Bible Study

 

HOLY TABERNACLE CHURCH

 

 

 

 

5 Sunset Dr.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)207-1566

Bishop James Kennedy

 

 

 

THE JEFFERSON TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD

 

 

333 Brookhaven Ave.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

 

 

 

 

(631)286-9424

Bishop Ralph Jefferson

loretta_talbert2001@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Sunday School

10:00 AM

Sunday Worship

11:30 AM

Tuesday

7:30 PM

Friday

7:30 PM

 

THE JOURNEY

424 Columbus Ave.

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)286-4144

Dottie Bonventre

dottie@thejourneyli.com

pastorjosh@thejourneyli.com

Sunday Service 9:30 AM &11:00 AM

Celebrate Recovery- Monday nights at 6:30 pm.

 

LIGHTHOUSE MISSION

1543 Montauk Hwy

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631) 758-7584

Pastor Jim Ryan

LHM Provides emergency food pantry, Mobile Food Pantry,  clothing to those in need, after-school programs

 

MARY IMMACULATE RC CHURCH

6 Browns Lane

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-0154

(631)286-2937 FAX

http://maryimmaculatechurch.net/

Mass Schedule Large Church

Saturday Evening: 5:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am

Mass Schedule Little Church

Monday through Thursday: 9:00am

Holy Day Mass 7:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:30pm Little Church

 

NEW BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

455 Station Rd.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-0147

Bishop Charles Bullock

 

 

OLD SOUTH HAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

329 S. Country Rd.

Brookhaven, NY 11719

(631)285-0542

Rev. Tom Philipp

OldSouthHavenChurch.org

Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM

 

Christian, biblical foundation, reformed reforming theology, social outreach, education for children and adults. Old South Haven is a “More Light” church.

 

OPEN DOOR CHURCH

 

 

759 Hoffman Ave.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-3464

Elder Anthony Rountree

 

 

RUTH AME ZION CHURCH

105 Station Rd.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-8042

Rev. Madge Thompson

Sunday Church School

9:30 AM

Sunday Worship

11:00 AM

Communion

Every 1st Sunday

Prayer Meeting/Bible Study

Wednesday 7:00 PM

 

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

260 Beaver Dam Rd.

Brookhaven, NY 11719

(631)286-0726

Rev. Hickman Alexandre

www.welcome tostjames.org

Sunday Services:

9:30 AM

Sunday School: Following Sunday Service

 

Sacramental Healing: 2nd Sunday Following Service

 

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER RC CHURCH

510 Narragansett Ave.

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)286-9133

Father John Mellitt, ext. 13

Father Martin Curtin, ext. 21

Father William Winters

www.stjosephtheworkerparish.org

Sun      8:00 AM           Mass

            9:30 AM           Mass

            11:00 AM         Mass

            5:00 PM           Youth Mass

Mon     9:00 AM           Mass

Tue      9:00 AM           Mass

Wed     9:00 AM           Mass

Thu      9:00 AM           Mass

Fri        9:00 AM           Mass

Sat        5:30 PM           Vigil Mass

            7:00 PM           Misa (Espanol)

 

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

31 Rider Ave.

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)475-3078

Rev. Elisabeth Tunney

 

Church Office- Tues. to Friday 9:30am-12:30 pm

8am- Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:45 - Church School Meets, one class K-5 the other 6-9

Schedule of Services

10:00- Family Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:00 - Coffee Hour and social time

9am Thursday- Holy Eucharist

 

AA Meetings Weekly

 

SHILOH CHURCH OF GOD & CHRIST

PO Box 676

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

Pastor Earl Grigg

(631)286-8423

 

 

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FP OF BELLPORT

11 Collins Ave.

Sayville, NY

(631)319-1002

 

Sunday Services

10:30 AM

One Mind Zen Meditation Group

Thursday 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Friday  6:30pm

Women in Black (³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø and Sayville)

Help bring awareness to the peace and support of soldiers in foreign wars.

 

VICTORY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

1563 Montauk Hwy

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

11713

Victory Chapel

P.O. Box 2029

Patchogue, NY 11772

Pastor Dan Haughey 

(631)286-3228 

jhawkkey@aol.com

Pastor Lou Samaritano

(631)368-1831

pastorlouiss@gmail.com

Sunday worship service at 11am.

Wednesday night Bible study and  prayer  service at 7:30pm.

 

 

VICTORY CHURCH OF GOD

1563 Montauk Hwy

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

11713

Rev. Anthony Seaton

administration@vcog.com

Office Hours Are:

Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm

 

Services:

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm

Friday Youth Fellowship: 8:00 pm

SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT DIRECTORY

 

SUPERINTENDENT

 

 

189 Dunton Ave.

E. Patchogue, NY

 

(631)730-1500

 

 

(631)730-1501

Superintendent  Dr. Joseph Giani

jgiani@southcountry.org

 

 

CENTRAL REGISTRATION

 

(631)730-1617

Alice Villano

 

 

ASST SUPT/FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

 

(631)730-1551

Dr. Sam Gergis

sgergis@southcountry.org

 

 

ASST. SUPT /PERSONNEL & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

(631)730-1530

Nelson Briggs

Nbriggs9@southcountry.org

 

 

ASST SUPT / CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ACCOUNTABILITY

 

(631)730-1545

TBD

msmall@southcountry.org

 

 

ACTING DIRECTOR- STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

(631)730-1781

Kerry Carson

kcarson@southcountry.org

 

 

ACTING  ASST. DIRECTOR- STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

(631)730-1786

Laurie O’Hara

lohara@southcountry.org

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

 

(631)345-9600

Montauk Bus

 

 

BELLPORT HIGH SCHOOL

205 Beaver Dam Rd.

Brookhaven, NY 11719

 

Tim Hogan, Principal (631)730-1575

thogan@southcountry.org

 

Reinaldo Latorre- Asst. Principal

(631)730-1588 rlatorre@southcountry.org

 

Mandy Mazziotti- Asst. Principal

(631)730-1679 mmazziotti@southcountry.org

 

Daniel Fauvell- Asst. Principal

(631)730-1600 dfauvell@southcountry.org

 

Erika Della Rosa- Asst. Principal

(631)730-1619 edellarosa@souhtcountry.org

 

(631)730-1607, 1608

Guidance

 

(631)730-1596

Robert McIntyre, Athletic Director

 

(631)730-1586

Attendance Office

 

 

BELLPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

35 Kreamer St.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

Dr. M. Jamal Colson, Principal (631)730-1627

jcolson@southcountry.org

 

Lisa Zaccaro- Asst. Principal

(631)730-1630 lzaccaro@souhtcountry.org

 

Bernie Soete - Interim Asst. Principal

(631)730-1640 bsoete@southcountry.org

 

John Frankie, Asst. Principal

(631)730-1642 Jfrankie9@southcountry.org

 

(631)730-1768

Guidance

 

 

FRANK P. LONG INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

599 Brookhaven Ave.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)730-1727

Stefanie Rucinski, Principal

srucinski@southcoun-try.org

 

(631)730-1726

Alicia Ulberg, Asst. Principal

aulberg@southcountry.org

 

 

BROOKHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL & PRE-K

101 Fireplace Neck Rd.

Brookhaven, NY 11719

(631)730-1700

Dr. Rebecca Raymond, Principal

rraymond@southcountry.org

 

(631)730-1700

Rosa Kalomiris, Asst. Principal

rkalomiris@southcountry.org

 

 

KREAMER STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL

37 Kreamer St.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)730-1650

Sean Clark, Principal

sclark9@southcountry.org

 

 

VERNE W. CRITZ PRIMARY SCHOOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

185 Dunton Ave.

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

(631)730-1676

 Mandy Mazziotti, Acting Principal

mmazziotti@southcountry.org

 

 

OTHER SCHOOLS

 

VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

 

1343 Montauk Hwy.

E. Patchogue, NY 11772

 

 

(631)654-9284

Fax: 631-654-9297

Email Us.administration@vcog.com

 

The Academy is a private Christ-centered school that seeks to establish students not only in the principles of God's Word but also seeks to prepare students for the rigors and opportunities of a 21st-century, technological global community. Pre-kindergarten and sports program.

SOUP KITCHENS

EMMANUAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

179 East Main Street, Patchogue

Lead Coordinator- Bill Lynagh

Serves dinner Sundays 4pm-5pm

 

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

31 Ryder Avenue

Patchogue, NY 11772

Lead Coordinator- Kelly Berwick

Serves lunch Mondays 12 pm-1pm

 

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CHURCH

510 Narragansett Avenue , East Patchogue, NY 11772

Lead Coordinator- Susan Kahl

286-6335

sakprin@aol.com

Serves dinner Tuesdays 6pm-7pm

 

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES R.C. CHURCH

140 South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Lead Coordinator- Fran Kozicsky

Serves breakfast Sundays 9am-10am

 

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

95 East Main Street, Patchogue, 11772

Lead Coordinator- Bonnie Underwood

Serves dinner Wednesdays 5pm-6pm

SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS

BELLPORT BAY SAILING FOUNDATION

 P.O. Box 609

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø NY 11713.

Bbsf.webs.com

bbsfregistrar@gmail.com

 

Teaches the sport of sailing to children and adults, encourages the broadest possible participation in the sport by residents surrounding ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Bay, generates additional interest in the sport by conducting sailing competitions and supports preservation of the environment and nautical heritage of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Bay.

 

BELLPORT YOUTH FOOTBALL

Martha Ave. Park

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø

Steve & Jacquelyn Schwicke

(631)475-2952

PO Box 587

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍøyouthfootball@rocketmail.com

Facebook page: ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Youth Football League

Youth football and cheer for SCSD residents ages 5-11. Fee for football is $175 and cheer is $150. Includes uniforms, equipment, all games and practices. Season begins July 15th and ends in mid-November

 

BELLPORT YOUTH LACROSSE

South Country School District

bellportyouthlax@gmail.com

www.bellportyouthlax.org

Lacrosse and life skills for boys and girls

 

LI FURY VOLLEYBALL

 

mcuccinello@optonline.net

wg99@aol.commcuccinello

 

 

SOUTH COUNTRY LITTLE LEAGUE

PO Box 403

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø NY 11713

(631)455-0336

info@southcountryll.com

Community based baseball organization providing instructional baseball and softball programs for kids ages 4 – 13 years old.

 

BELLPORT SOCCER 

PO Box 688

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY

11713

Intramural Soccer:

Sal Arnold

(631)-332-2351

 

Travel Soccer:

Joseph Mordente

(631) 599-3302

 

12-STEP PROGRAMS

 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Methodist Church, Brookhaven Hospital,  Mary Immaculate Church, Old South Haven Presbyterian Church,  St. James Episcopal Church, St. Joseph the Worker Church, VFW Post 8300

 

 

 

 

24 Hour Hotline (631) 669-1124 

Central Information (631) 654-1150

Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

 

 

COCAINE ANONYMOUS

 

(212)262-2463

Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem, and help others to recover from their addiction

 

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

P.O. Box 460

Islip Terrace, NY

(631) 689-NANA (6262)

Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs has become a major problem

VETERANS SERVICES

AMERICAN LEGION

Patchogue, NY Post 269

215 S Ocean Ave.

Patchogue, NY 11772

Phone: 631-475-3822

alpost269@aol.com

 

Veteran Services, Benefits Services, Career Services, Education Services, Health Services, Financial Services, Troop Support, Mental Health/PTSD

 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

4 Phyllis Drive, Patchogue, NY 11772


300 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901


79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768

Phone: (631)754-7978

 

 

 

 

 

Phone: (631)754-7978

 

 

 

 

Phone: (631)261-4400 Or (631)261-4400

Healthcare, Veteran Benefits,  Medications, Disability, Vocational/Rehabilitation/Employment Services, Life Insurance, Traumatic Injury Insurance, Mental Health, Burial Services,

 

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)

VA Regional Office

245 W. Houston St.,  room 204

NY, NY 10014

Phone: (212) 807-3157

Mobile Service Offices, to reach those veterans with mobility problems, or who simply live a distance from the nearest office

Veteran’s Job Search Service, Veteran’s claims, Outreach to community members in order to increase awareness, medical transportation.

 

 

IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA

New York HQ

292 Madison Ave.

10th Floor

NY, NY 10017

Phone: (212)982-9699

Fax: (212)982-8645

 

Support for new veterans in health, education, employment and building a lasting community for vets and their families, assistance to veterans and their families, veteran awareness and advocacy.

 

SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED

170 Conklin St.

Farmingdale, NY 11735

Phone: 855-SUS-7555

Phone: (631) 227-0777

Provides supportive services to low-income veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing in Nassau & Suffolk. 

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY UNITED VETERANS

128 Main St.

Yaphank, NY 11980

Phone:(631) 924-8088

Serves the homeless veterans of Suffolk. Housing programs provide emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing. Case management, peer support, educational assistance/job training, and two food pantries all support the veteran to heal and reintegrate successfully back into the community.

 

VETERANS FOR PEACE LONG ISLAND

32 Edwards St.

Patchogue, NY 11772

Veterans For Peace, Long Island

P.O. Box 3

Commack, NY 11725

Phone: (631)987-3338

 

 

Camillo “Mac” Bica, Coordinator

coordinator@vfpli.com

 

Karen Sackett, Chief Administrative Officer

rksrc2001@yahoo.com

 

Veteran Resources, Resister’s Resources, PTSD Assistance, Women’s Veterans Assistance

 

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

32 Edwards St. Patchogue, NY 11772

Phone: (631) 289-1663

Troop Support, Transition Assistance, Post Military Assistance, Family Assistance (“Free Call Days”  to deployed troops), Scholarships

YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES/
SERVICES

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

471 Atlantic Ave.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

(631)286-9090

 

 

The Club has a variety of programs that assist youth to reach their full potential. The concentration is on six core areas: personal & educational development, citizenship & leadership development, cultural enrichment, health & physical education, social recreation and outdoor & environmental education.

 

BROOKHAVEN YOUTH BUREAU

1 Independence Hill

Farmingville, NY

(631)451-8011

The Youth Bureau is responsible for planning and coordinating activities and services for young people up to 21 years of age. The division monitors and provides oversight for 15 youth agencies and programs that receive funding from the Town of Brookhaven. 

 

BROOKHAVEN YOUTH COURT

1 Independence Hill

Farmingville, NY

(631)451-8022

Janet Wohlars

brookhavenyouthcourt@bgcbellport.org

 

The Youth Court trains teens to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers. The program uses positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses pay back the community and receive the help they need to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system.

 

COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM (CAPP)

Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital

Division of Adolescent Medicine

The Cody Center

Room 177, Putnam Hall

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 11794-8788

(631)632-3062

(631)632-3120 FAX

(631)388-1050

Maria McCue, BS

CAPP Coordinator

Maria.mccue@stonybrookmedicine.edu

 

This program addresses issues of reproductive and sexual health needs in adolescents/young adults up to age 21.Evidence-based interventions are used in the classroom, after-school or in agency settings to help reduce risk of pregnancy & STIs and encourage healthy relationships. The program also provides updated information on STIs and contraception to adults and community professionals.

 

HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES

1 High St.

Port Jefferson, NY

(631)473-8796

Provides counseling and temporary residential services to young men ages 16-21, residential addiction services, an emergency shelter for homeless men and counseling services for youth and families

 

SEABURY BARN

 

(631)736-4800

Short-term shelter for runaway/homeless youth ages 12-17

 

SOUTH COUNTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 512

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, NY 11713

Frank Lento

http://www.scefonline.org/

SCEF provides grants throughout the South Country School District to enable teachers, staff and community members to create innovative, educational opportunities for students in grades K-12. Funds are also available for staff development as well as music and art scholarships.

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU

100 Veterans Memorial Hwy

Hauppauge, NY

(631)853-8270

The mission of the Suffolk County Youth Bureau is to successfully meet the needs of Suffolk County Youth, under the age of 21, by ensuring effective countywide planning, thoughtful development, and efficiency in the management of resources necessary to sustain the County’s youth service system.

 

UNITED WAY

819 Grand Blvd.

Deer Park, NY

(631)940-3700

 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good via a variety of programs and services.