Schuy-Line is an information and referral program for residents of Schuyler County. Schuy-Line is a program to assist all Schuyler County youth, young adults, and their families in dealing with situations and issues that could result in youth leaving home. Persons in need of assistance are referred to various agencies that are prepared to work with clients in an attempt to resolve family issues such as these.

Schuy-Line also provides information and referrals to Schuyler County residents who may need other services such as energy assistance, family counseling, and related social services.

Examples of the various types of assistance are:

• Homesless and Shelter Assistance
  
• Energy assistance related to no fuel oil or electricity.
  
• No food in the home.
  
• No baby formula.
  
• Domestic Abuse and Violence.
  
• Mental Health Issues and Crisis Intervention
  

For further information, call the direct SCHUY-LINE number at 800-348-0448 Toll Free or the American Red Cross, The Sullivan Trail Chapter, at 607-734-3317.

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For most of us, there is seldom a need for the services of an attorney, outside of the purchase of a home. However, in these complicated times, the necessity of a lawyer may arise. Who do you call? What kind of lawyer is appropriate for your situation? These are important questions, and it is good to know that there is somewhere you call to get an appropriate referral.

In partnership with the Chemung County Bar Association, the Sullivan Trail Chapter provides a LAWYER REFERRAL service to the citizens of Chemung County. A knowledgeable caseworker will refer callers to an appropriate attorney for a variety of legal matters. Contact The Sullivan Trail Chapter at 734-9687 for further information.

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The Sullivan Trail Chapter, American Red Cross and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Chemung County have partnered together to sponsor the "I'M OK" program.

It is a volunteer program designed to ensure that persons living alone in congregate care facilities do not experience accidents or illnesses that go unnoticed. Senior citizens register and agree to hang a simple door know sign "I'M OK" on their door by a certain morning hour. Volunteer monitors check for the signs, and respond to lapses to check for possible emergency situations.

This is a wonderful, low-tech, volunteer program that really saves lives and brings peace of mind to our senior citizens, and their families. For more information, contact the Chapter at 607-734-3317

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The Red Cross provides military personnel and their families with 24-hour communications assistance during emergencies, as well as with counseling and financial assistance for unexpected crises. In the isolation of a submarine, or at a far away military base, the Red Cross can provide a missing link to home.

The organization sends messages to members of the United States Armed Forces at military bases worldwide from their families regarding births, the illness of close family members, and deaths. The information in a message helps the service member's commanding officer determine if emergency leave should be granted.

For more information on becoming a volunteer in the Military Services area, contact the Chapter at 607-734-3317

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The American Red Cross provides emergency tracing and messaging services worldwide. It works through the International Red Cross and Red Crescent to locate people separated from their families due to war or civil conflict. Many of our neighbors have friends and family in other parts of the world, areas that may be affected by armed conflict or disaster. When normal channels of commuications are ruptured, they can turn to The Sullivan Trail Chapter to seek information.

Red Cross workers gather information regarding the family member's last know location and send it to the Red Cross unit in the community where the individual is thought to live. Once people have been located, and if communication is not otherwise possible, the Red Cross will continue to transmit messages to keep the family members in touch with one another. The local Red Cross in each community can be very thorough in researching tracing requests and getting the messages to loved ones.

The Geneva Conventions provide the legal basis for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. They guarantee that persons not involved in the hostilities and those removed because of sickness, wounds, detention or any other cause shall be protected. They also demand that those who suffer shall be cared for equally.

Behind the scenes of War-torn countries, the Red Cross visits and inspects detainee camps, giving those people inside sometimes their only contact with the outside world. The Red Cross also arranges for the transport and delivery of mail and food packages to the detainees.

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As members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the American Red Cross has an obligation to disseminate information to the public about International Humanitarian Law. Based on the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols, IHL seeks to mitigate the suffering inflicted on innocent bystanders when armed conflict breaks out. The Chapter offers trained public speakers who will provide presentations and seminars on IHL. For further information, contact the Chapter at (607)-734-3317.

This program shows the human toll of war. It demonstrates how the international community eases the suffering of those touched by war's harsh realities. Millions have been spared humiliation or death because governments and people respect International Humanitarian Law. This community education program answers these basic questions:

What rights are set forth in the Geneva Conventions- treaties that are the conerstone of international humanitarian law? Who's protected by the law? How is IHL enforced worldwide? What is the role of the Red Cross during armed conflict-- internationally, nationally, and locally? How does the law promote world peace? Why is it important to understand IHL in peacetime?

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Learning how to respond to an emergency is easier than you might think -- with help from the American Red Cross. For over 80 years, we've been teaching people like you that they can do something to help when emergency strikes - at home, at work, anywhere. Don't wait until after an emergency to learn lifesaving skills.

The Sullivan TrailChapter offers a variety of services under Health and Safety.

CPR and First Aid classes are offered on days, nights, and weekends. Our HIV/AIDS Education program offers community presentations to help spread facts about HIV/AIDS. Volunteers help out at health fairs performing blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and distributing information about our programs. Baby-sitting courses teach youth how to plan for a baby-sitting job, know what to expect of children, select appropriate toys and games, and basic first aid and care for infants. Water Safety courses teach youngsters how to swim, young adults how to serve as lifeguards;. Pet First Aid offers pet owners the skills and confidence to care for their pets in an emergency situation.

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The Chapter offers a variety of first aid and CPR courses during the day, nights, and weekends. Last year, four per cent of our community's population were trained in CPR and another two per cent were trained in first aid.

CPR courses teach students how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. We teach CPR for adults, infants, and children. First Aid courses teach students to identify and care for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness, and injuries.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer is recommended for public safety personnel, athletic trainers, lifeguards, emergency response team members, first aid station members, training academy participants. Students are taught to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies; two rescuer CPR; and use of resuscitation mask and bag-valve mask.

Most of our courses are taught by volunteer instructors. To become an instructor, a person must take Instructor Candidate Training (8 hours) and the CPR/First Aid Instructor Course (12 hours). The Chapter is always looking for more volunteer instructors.

For further information on course offerings look at the Course Schedule on Adult CPR, Infant/Child CPR, Community CPR, CPR for Professional Rescuers, Community First Aid and Safety, Standard First Aid, Baby-sitting Course, Child Care Course, Standard Progression Course, Instructor Candidate Training, Instructor Courses, HIV/AIDS Basic Instructor Training, Challenge Courses for Re-certification. You can also call us at (607)-734-3317

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The Chemung-Schuyler Chapter is a partner with the Chemung County Aids Taskforce throughout the community, giving presentations to spread facts, not fear, about HIV/AIDS. People are trained to give presentations through Instructor courses. Upon completion of the  STARTER FACTS, FACTs practice, and Fundamentals course, participants are certified to be Red Cross HIV/AIDS instructors.

People interested in becoming Instructors or who wish to request a community presentation should call our HIV/AIDS office at 734-3317.

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Baby-sitting courses are offered for boys and girls aged 11 and up. The class teaches the participants how to plan for a baby-sitting job, know what to expect of children, select toys and games, and feed and supervise children. Additionally, students are taught basic first aid and care for infants. . Call the Chapter at (607) 734-3317 to get more information about the next available course.

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Learn to Swim courses are offered to the community throughout the year. Basic swimming skills are taught, and more advanced swimming and water safety subjects are provided as an individual progresses in skill level and confidence. Training is provided for Life Guards for certification to become licensed and employable as Life Guards. For further information contact the Director of Community Education at jessica@redcrosselmira.org

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The Sullivan Trail Chapter is the premier youth oriented organization in the Twin-Tiers.  Focusing on leadership and character development as well as community service, the Chapter sponsors the following programs: Registration form HERE

• The Youth Council
  
• The Red Cross Youth Corps
  
• The Elmira College Youth Club
  

The Sullivan Trail Chapter sponsors the American Red Cross YOUTH COUNCIL. This is a leadership development program for high schoolers which helps the youth discover and utilize their individual leadership talents.

The chapter offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for young people through the Red Cross Youth Corps and the Junior Youth Corps.. These programs develop a strong sense of community service, encourage healthful living practices and foster leadership skills by involving students in helping other people. As a result, the youth develop life-skills, marketable skills, self-esteem and a concern for others

In conjunction with our area schools, The Sullivan Trail Chapter offers community service opportunities for young people to work at the chapter and on bloodmobiles. We also refer young people to other community-based organizations that service youth. These experiences allow young people to give back to their community, gain work experience, and develop mentoring relationships with caring adults.

For further information on our Youth programs, please contact Tess Pollack at 734-3317.

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  Workplace Health and Safety

Red Cross has been a leader in Health and Safety since 1909. Our courses are reviewed by OSHA. Both large and small businesses have presented our courses to meet OSHA requirements.

We use state-of-the-art instructional materials, developed according to current scientific findings. Our sources include the National Academy of Sciences and the Centers for Disease Control. Our trainings utilize question/answer discussions, videos and hands-on practice.

We can conduct training on-site (for a minimum of 8) at your company seven days a week. Once a date and time is set up, Red Cross provides all the supplies and personnel. If you only have a few employees that need training, we have open classes scheduled.

We can conduct an entire course or give a short presentation on health and safety topics.

Our instructors are certified by the Red Cross and have health education or nursing backgrounds. All of our courses are a proven way to improve employees' morale, overall health and performance.

Our courses can help reduce absenteeism, unnecessary risks and long- and short-term disability losses by encouraging accident prevention, correct emergency response and general safety measures.

For further information, or to arrange a training opportunity for your company or business, please contact the Jeanie Tomkalski at jeanie@redcrosselmira.org

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A pint of blood can save three lives! Blood is essential to life. No artificial substitutes can replace the functions of human blood. And when patients need blood, they depend on your donation. In fact, all of the blood donated through the Red Cross comes f rom volunteers - caring people like you. Remember that blood is needed all the time - not just when someone you know gets hurt or sick. Patients all over the country need blood every minute of every day. Every minute, patients use more than 36 pints of blood or blood products. That adds up to 53,000 pints of blood needed every day to save lives.

Virtually any healthy person can donate blood. There are very few restrictions: Your health must be good. You must weigh at least 110 pounds. And you must be more than 17 years old. Giving blood is simple and safe. Trained Red Cross health care specialists will help you through the donation process. All in all, it takes about 45 minutes.

The Chapter hosts Blood drives at the Chapter house (911 Stowell Street, Elmira) every other Thursday. The times alternate between  early drives (10:30am-4:30pm) and late drives (1:00pm-7:00pm). To sign up to give blood at this or any other blood drive, you may call 734-3317 or 1-800-GIVE LIFE. To arrange a blood drive, call the same number and indicate that you would like to arrange a blood drive.

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