211 Helpline
Comprehensive information and referral is available by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211. 2-1-1 Helpline is a program of the Institute for Human Services supported in part by the Allegany County United Way.
www.211helpline.org

Allegany County
www.alleganyco.com

Allegany Department of Health
The mission of the Allegany County Department of Health is to educate, motivate and empower Allegany County residents to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
www.alleganyco.com/default.asp?show=btn_health

AWSRHN
In accordance with the National Rural Health Association's Quality Initiative, the Allegany / Western Steuben Rural Health Network, Inc. seeks to promote access to coordinated, high-quality care in our rural community.
www.myruralhealthnetwork.org  

The Arc of the United States
Formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States. The largest national organization serving people with mental retardation.
www.thearc.org

Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State
This website offers links, information, news and resources regarding cerebral palsy.
www.cpofnys.org

David H. Howe Library
The David A. Howe Public Library is the largest public library in Allegany County. The collection has over 110,300 items which are available through STARCat, the Southern Tier Automated Regional Catalog.
www.davidahowelibrary.org 

DDinfolink
Locating services for people with disabilities in Western New York. Searchable by county, agency, disability, etc.
www.ddinfolink.org

Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY)
News and updates on developmental disabilities from western New York perspective.
www.ddawny.org

Greater Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
www.alleganychamber.org

Jones Memorial Hospital
Jones Memorial is a not for profit community hospital located in Wellsville, New York that serves the healthcare needs of the residents of Allegany County, New York, as well as adjacent communities.
www.jmhny.org 

National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR)
NAEIR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, gifts-in-kind organization that receives donations of excess inventory from corporations across the United States for redistribution to our members-schools, churches, government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. NAEIR has over 9,500 members and has received donations from over 7,000 corporations during its 26 years of operation. Over $2 billion worth of merchandise has been distributed through NAEIR.

Interested in NAEIR? If you decide to become a NAEIR member, please tell them Allegany Arc referred you or write "Allegany Arc" in the on-line request form "Comments" box.
www.naeir.org

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
www.theadd.org

National Down Syndrome Congress
Provides links, information, news and resources regarding cerebral palsy; located in Atlanta, GA. Contact them toll-free at (800) 232-6372.
www.ndsccenter.org

National Down Syndrome Society
This website provides links, information, news and resources regarding cerebral palsy. Located in New York City, you may contact them toll-free at (800) 221-4602.
www.ndss.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promotes research, educates, advocates on critical issues, and organizes a wide range of programs - including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS.
www.nationalmssociety.org

New York Autism Network
This website provides access to information, services, news and a number of useful links to sites focusing on autism.
www.albany.edu/psy/autism/autism.html

NYSARC (formerly the NYS Association for Retarded Children)
A family-based organization working with and for people who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
www.nysarc.org

NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC)
The DDPC is responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of services and supports to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families.
www.ddpc.state.ny.us

NYS Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)
Turning business opportunities into jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities.
www.nysid.org

NYS Rehabilitation Association (NYSRA)
Statewide organization provides employment and on-going support services to people from all disability groups.
www.nyrehab.org

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
OPWDD provides state-oriented supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. 
www.omr.state.ny.us

Office of Mental Health (OMH)
OMH provides state-oriented supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. 
www.omh.state.ny.us

Parent Network of Western New York
The mission of this organization is parents helping parents and professionals enable individuals with disabilities to reach their own potential. There are also numerous internet links to resources in Western New York.
www.parentnetworkwny.org

Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater New York State
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater New York State is an affiliate chapter of the national Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. TSA, Inc. is a national voluntary health organization dedicated to identifying the cause, finding the cure and controlling the effects of TS.
www.tsa-gnys.org

Untangling the Web
An award-winning site devoted to indexing an exhaustive list of developmental disability information and links available on the web.
www.icdi.wvu.edu/others.htm

Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
VESID promotes educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled; assure appropriate continuity between the child and adult services systems; and provide the highest quality vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to all eligible persons as quickly as those services are required to enable them to work and live independent, self-directed lives.
www.vesid.nysed.gov/about.htm

Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business organization that brings together representatives of business and industry, professional, and other organizations from throughout the area to promote a vibrant local economy.
www.wellsvilleareachamber.com