The Hemophilia Association of N.Y. serves persons with hemophilia and related congential blood disorders in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess and Ulster counties.
Founded in 1952, the Association is an independent not-for-profit voluntary health organization, incorporated in the state of New York, and classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. HANY does not charge fees for the services it provides, but depends on voluntary contributions to support its programs.
WHAT THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS
Information and education services for persons with bleeding disorders, their families and care providers
*Literature
* Workshops and seminars
* Referrals to appropriate community resources
*Case-by-case problem solving
Advocacy
* In legal, educational and insurance situations
* Legislative issues relating to health care costs and access
24-hour "help line"
* To assist with problems that won’t wait
Quarterly newsletters
*To keep clients up-to-date on issues affecting their lives
Support systems
* In person and telephone counseling by professionals