St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson conducts support groups every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m.  One group is for patients; another is for caregivers. The hospital is at 200 Belle Terre Rd., Port Jefferson. Call Angelina Hall at 631-474-6425 for information.

One out of three U.S. adults has prediabetes, and nine out of 10 don't know they have it. Preventing diabetes reduces chances of other chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and some cancers. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and the Suffolk County Department of Health will conduct a year-long educational series to reduce the risk of diabetes, including lifestyle coaching and support. The program is free of charge and starts in early August. See the flyer attached to this email.
Information: Call Debora Rippel at 631-853-2928 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and see the flyer attached to this email. 

Diabetes Prevention Program Starting Aug. 2026.pdf

Children ages 5 through 18 can get free vision screenings on the Catholic Health Community Outreach Mobile Van. No appointment or insurance is necessary. When appropriate, referrals to eye care professionals are provided. For a schedule of van visits around Long Island, go to https://www.catholichealthli.org/events

The Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program provides guidance to those with questions involving Medicare. An information line -- 631-979-9490, ext. 118 -- is provided and counselors return calls in a timely manner.

New York State is hiring. For links to job information at two dozen state agencies, visit  https://statejobsny.com/public/offsitePostings.cfm

REAP is a free program offered by PSEG Long Island for income-eligible customers to help save energy and lower energy bills.  Customers may be eligible if they have not participated in REAP within the past five years, own or rent their primary residence and meet income guidelines.  See attachment for additional information and income guidelines.

New Income REAP Flyer.pdf

A program from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services helps pregnant women and those parenting children younger than age 2. The program aims to help women stay healthy to reduce preterm births, low birth weights, infant mortality and maternal mortality. Community health workers provide education, case coordination and home visits to pregnant and parenting women, and they coordinate health and social service connections. The program serves women in select areas, including the 11725 ZIP code in Commack. All women in those areas are eligible, regardless of income or immigration status. For information, call the Perinatal Health Services Program at 631-854-4023. 

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers, Local Union 154, is recruiting five roofer apprentices. Applications can be obtained from Roofers Local Union 154, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite 1 Rear, Hauppauge, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, excluding legal holidays. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalency diploma, and pass a physical examination after selection. For further information, call 631-435-0655 or go to https://tinyurl.com/4wnmr52y.

New Yorkers who need help resolving health care disputes, correcting medical bill errors and obtaining medical treatment and prescriptions can contact the New York Attorney General's Health Care Bureau. The Health Care Helpline serves as a direct resource for New Yorkers seeking help with medical bills, insurance claims, and access to care. In 2025, common complaints involved provider billing, improper collections or refund issues, claim-processing errors, and health plan denials of coverage. Call the agency to report and resolve health care issues at 1-800-428-9071.

Suffolk County residents older than 19 can take online courses to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate free of charge. Gain the skills you need to become college- and career-ready. Courses are online. Take them anytime and anywhere. Get one-on-one help from an academic coach. Graduate faster with credit for past courses or the GED. Learn valuable interview skills, create a resume and write a cover letter. The program is conducted through the Patchogue-Medford Library but is open to all Suffolk residents. For details, call 631-654-4700, ext. 152, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit https://patchogue.careeronlinehs.org/high-school-diploma/

The Town of Huntington Senior Center provides an abundance of activities and services, including adult day care, free or low-cost hot lunches, exercise programs, day trips and much more. Visit https://huntingtonny.gov/seniors and click on the "Calling All Seniors Newsletter" link on the right side.

The Town of Huntington Senior Center hosts a support group for military veterans. In a group setting,  participants bond, share and grow. For information, call Ronald Worrell at 631-351-3253, ext. 3752,  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Island Harvest Food Bank staff will help community members apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over the phone in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.. Benefits depend on income. 

If there is a senior, a disabled child or adult care being given in the household, your income can be significantly higher than in typical cases. For more details or to apply, please call 516-805-1642 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A program from Suffolk County and the Town of Huntington provides non-medical services for town residents 60 and older who are unable to perform home management tasks. Case managers determine an individual’s eligibility based on income and other expenses. In some cases, there is no cost. In other cases, participants share the cost. Home aides are vetted by participating agencies. There is a waiting period of several weeks.

Services provided include:

• Making and changing beds
• Dusting and vacuuming rooms used by the client
• Light cleaning of the kitchen, including dish washing, clearing refrigerator of spoiled food, sweeping and floor mopping
• Light cleaning of bathroom
• Compiling shopping lists and shopping
• Laundry
• Light meal preparation

Information: Call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at 631-853-8200 and ask about the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP).

A government-sponsored program helps residents 60 and older shop for groceries online and have them delivered free of charge. Priority is given to homebound individuals who are frail, low income, minority, have disabilities or have diminished ability to perform daily tasks. The program does not pay for groceries. For more information, call the Huntington Senior Center at 631-351-3253.

Trained volunteers with the Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program provide guidance to people with questions about Medicare. Call 631-979-9490, ext. 118.

The Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services offers training in a multitude of occupations, including plumbing, electrical installation, welding, cosmetology and esthetics, auto and aviation maintenance, cooking, medical diagnostics and computer technology. Registration is in progress. Most classes begin Feb. 23. GI Bill participants and others may qualify for tuition aid. For tuition charges, schedules and courses, call the adult education office at 631-667-6000, ext. 4.    

Adults can learn English with home or classroom instruction or take high school equivalency classes leading to a diploma, from the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Classes are free of charge to eligible students. Registration is in progress. Most classes begin Feb.23. For details, call the adult education office at 631-667-6000, ext. 4.

The Immigrant and Refugee Services office of Catholic Charities of Long Island in Amityville provides several services. They include English language classes, job search and workforce training, resume preparation, community resource searches, SNAP application assistance, school enrollment support, access to medical services, mental health support and information about legal rights. Who is eligible? Refugees, asylees, Iraqis and Afghans with special immigrant visas (SIV), certified victims of trafficking, Cuban and Haitian entrants, parolees and more. For information, call 631-789-5210 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   See the poster attached below.

Refugee Services 2026.pdf

The Yes Community Counseling Center is conducting an online bereavement support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one to substance abuse. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month via Zoom. To register and receive the Zoom invitation to the group, send an email to licensed clinical social worker Kathleen Coletta at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Yes Community Counseling Center can be reached at 516-799-3203, ext.127. Its website is yesccc.org.  See the attached flyer.

Bereavement Group Flyer 2025.pdf