Parent Resources
“A teacher should inspire a child to reach academic success; A parent should inspire their child to use that success in a way that influences positive change in the world” – Unknown
Community Resources
Explore local, state and national organizations that provide disability services, behavioral-health support, education, advocacy, employment assistance and other community resources.
This directory contains 23 community-resource cards. Each resource link opens in a new browser tab.
Advocacy and Resource Center (Local)
Provides residential, employment, therapeutic, advocacy and community-support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ACCES-VR
Helps New Yorkers with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment while supporting greater independence.
Autism Alliance of Northeastern New York
Connects autistic individuals and families with local resources, education, grants, advocacy and inclusive community activities.
Autism Research Institute
Supports autistic people through scientific research, education, expert webinars and resources for families and professionals.
Autism Speaks
Provides autism information, advocacy, research support, service referrals and resources for autistic people and their families.
Behavioral Health Services North
Provides mental-health, addiction-recovery, crisis, care-management and family-support services throughout Northern New York.
Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country
Provides healthcare, residential, employment, respite, family and community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Clinton County Mental Health and Addiction Services
Provides outpatient mental-health and addiction services, crisis support, assessment, treatment and community referrals.
Champlain Valley Family Center
Offers prevention, treatment, recovery and behavioral-health services for individuals and families affected by substance use.
Citizen Advocates
Provides mental-health care, addiction treatment, housing, crisis response, disability services and community-based support.
Clinton County Public Transit
Operates affordable fixed-route and rural transportation services throughout Clinton County.
CV-TEC
Provides career and technical education, adult education, literacy instruction and job-skills training through CVES.
CDC Child Development Resources
Provides developmental-milestone information and resources to help families monitor and support children’s development.
Mental Health Association in Essex County
Supports adults recovering from mental-health challenges through advocacy, peer assistance, crisis intervention and community services.
Mountain Lake Services
Provides individualized residential, employment, clinical and community supports for people with developmental disabilities.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Provides mental-health education, support groups, public awareness, resource referrals and policy advocacy nationwide.
New York State OPWDD
Coordinates services and supports that help New Yorkers with developmental disabilities live, work and participate in their communities.
North Country Center for Independence
Helps people with disabilities achieve greater independence through advocacy, peer support, skills development and community resources.
OneWorkSource
Provides free employment, training, career-planning, recruitment and workforce-development assistance for job seekers and employers.
Residential Resources
Supports people with intellectual, developmental or acquired disabilities in living independent and fulfilling community-based lives.
CDC Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
Provides information about preventing, recognizing, treating and understanding traumatic brain injuries and concussions.
United Way of the Adirondack Region
Builds community partnerships and supports health and human-service programs across Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties.
Youth Advocate Programs
Provides intensive community-based support as an alternative to youth incarceration, institutional placement and other out-of-home care.