Programs Supported

Bringing Equal Access to Residents (BEAR ) 
Provides for the services of a social worker to work with low income children and families referred by rural school districts. The social worker visits schools and homes to provide services otherwise inaccessible to needy families.  
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier 

Chemical Dependency Prevention Services 
Implements variety of techniques including public education, information and referral, presentations to specific groups (such as students), and workshops for employers and other groups. Integrated into all Mental Health Association programs.
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier  

Community Education 
Educates public about issue of domestic violence, effects it has on those who are victimized by it, and prevention.  
SOS Shelter 

Community Services
Provides education to public about sexuality, with a focus on prevention of adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Includes adolescent peer education and counseling and enhancement of parent/child communication.  
Planned Parenthood of South Central New York

Counseling and Support Program 
Provides short-term individual and family counseling by a certified Master of Social Work and a psychologist. Also trains volunteer peer counselors who provide additional support and information by telephone.  
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York Chapter 

Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment Program  
Provides specialized, multi-disciplinary services to infants and children from birth on who show delayed development in any area. Diagnostic/Treatment Center provides assessment, evaluation, treatment, and family support services. Speech and Hearing Center provides outpatient diagnosis and treatment, primarily to infants and children with speech and/or hearing impairments. Weekend Respite program offers monthly weekend "camp" for families/caregivers of developmentally disabled children up to age 21. 
Handicapped Children’s Association of Southern New York

EncorePlus Breast Cancer Prevention/Education/Advocacy
Education, outreach and advocacy concerning women's health issues, avenues to receive no-cost mammograms for eligible women. Breast health presentations are offered to groups, clubs and organizations. Transportation, if needed, for mammogram appointments.  
YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County

Health and Physical Education 
Provides comprehensive physical education, health, and fitness program to the community at large. Specially designed exercise programs are provided for special populations in need of rehabilitative or individualized services. Swimming, gymnastics, youth basketball leagues, and many other activities for infants through adults.  
Jewish Community Center of Binghamton  

Health Services
Provides preventive health care education including courses on CPR, first aid, water safety, boating safety, and life guarding.  
American Red Cross, Southern Tier Chapter 

Information and Referral, Education, and Advocacy
Provides information to the public on behavioral health issues and services available in the community. Assists people in identifying their needs and refers them to appropriate mental health services. Offers community education programs to schools, businesses, and other organizations. Mental health professionals speak on a variety of topics such as suicide prevention, stress reduction, depression, and anger management. Promotes and seeks protection of rights of individuals suffering or recovering from mental ilness, to assure that they receive quality, appropriate mental health services via advocacy.  
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier 

Patient/Community Services 
Provides education and support for people affected with arthritis and their families. Activities include information and referral service, educational forums, sponsorship of support groups, and support of arthritis research.   
Arthritis Foundation

Physical Education and Health Program
A variety of sports including soccer, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, football, lacrosse, aerobics, tennis, karate, and volleyball. 
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome 

Self Help Resource Center 
Assists in development and maintenance of more than 250 local support groups serving more than 1,700 individuals yearly. Makes referrals to individual groups as appropriate.  
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier 

Promoting Health and Wellness and Fitness Programs                                                  
All new members are encouraged to go through the fitness orientations during which they will set goals, learn the equipment and get started on their own fitness program. The fitness centers at both branches of the Broome County YMCA are staffed by a fitness instructor throughout the day. We also have a variety of water and land aerobics at both facilities to cater to people of all fitness levels.                                                                                                         
YMCA of Broome County

Updated: May 8, 2006