Associations, Foundations, and Societies
Please Choose Service From List Alzhemier's Association Northeastern New York Chapter American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Northeastern Region American Lung Association of Mid-New York American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Arthritis Foundation - Northeastern NY Chapter Brain Injury Association of New York State Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) National Multiple Sclerosis Society
If you cannot find an specific agency on this list, please see the Fulton County website for all other county services. http://www.fultoncountyny.gov/
Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter
Address: Pine West Plaza Bldg 4, Suite 405 Washington Avenue Ext. Albany, NY 12056 Phone: Office: (518) 867-4999, 1-800-272-3900, Fax: (518) 867-4997 Website: http://www.alz.org/northeasterny
Services Provided: Education and support to people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, care consultations with family members, community and professional education programs, support groups, Safe Return Program, advocacy for federal funding for research.
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American Cancer Society
Address: 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211 Phone: Office: 1-800-227-2345, Fax: (518) 438-9608 Website: http://www.cancer.org Hours: 24/7 National Cancer Information Center: 1-800-227-2345
Services Provided: Information on cancer treatment and prevention, early detection, and smoking cessation; community resource database.
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American Diabetes Association
Address: Pine West Plaza Building 2 Suite 204 Washington Avenue Ext. Albany, NY 12205 Phone: Office: 1-888-342-2383, Fax: (518) 218-0114 Website: http://www.diabetes.org Hours: Local Office: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
American Heart Association Northeastern Region
Address: 440 New Kramer Road Albany, NY 12205 Phone: Office: (518) 869-4042, Fax: (518) 869-8180
Services Provided: The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” Information and support to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk are available for patients, caregivers and healthcare. Visit our website or call our information line.
American Lung Association of Mid-New York
Address: 155 Washington Avenue Suite 210 Albany, NY 12210 Phone: Office: (518) 465-2013, Fax: (518) 465-2926 Website: http://www.alany.org Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Informational services, asthma education, freedom from smoking information available on-line.
American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.
Address: 135 Parkinson Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: Office: 1-800-223-2732 or1-718-981-8001, Fax: 1-718-981-4399 Website: www.apdaparkinson.org
Services Provided: The organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of the disease.
Arthritis Foundation - Northeastern NY Chapter
Address: 1717 Central Ave. Suite 105 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: Office: 1-800-420-5554, Fax: (518) 869-3123 Website: www.arthritis.org/chapters/north eastern-new-york Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Provided: Physician referrals, Arthritis Foundation/ YMCA aquatic program, Arthritis self-help course, patient handbooks and care manuals, equipment loan closet, public health education. Tai-chi for Arthritis Program, and exercise program.
Brain Injury Association of New York State
Address: 10 Colvin Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Phone: Office: 1-800-228-8201, (518) 459-7911, Amsterdam Chapter: (518) 842-0457, Fax: (518) 482-5285 Website: www.bianys.org Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Services Provided: Provides information through their helpline and also has support groups for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. The Amsterdam chapter support group is held on the second Monday of each month at St. Mary's Hospital from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
The Amsterdam chapter support group is held on the second Monday of each month at St. Mary's Hospital from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Address: 1 Marcus Boulevard Suite 203 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: Office: (518) 489-5495, 1-845-339-0048, Fax: (518) 453-1477 Website: www.mda.org Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Provided: Support groups, assistance with purchase of manual/motorized wheelchairs, resource/referral information.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Address: 421 New Karner Road Suite 6 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: Office: 1-800-FIGHTMS (344-4867), Fax: (518) 464-1232 Website: www.nationalmssociety.org Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Provided: Health education, emotional support, information, referrals, advocacy, self help groups, Lending Library, NMSS affiliated MS Clinic, newly diagnosed programs for friends with MS, family members, health care professionals, caregiver support groups, financial assistance resources.
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