Events
Parenting Workshops: Supporting Youth Mental Health
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Join us for FREE educational programs for parents to learn valuable information to promote and understand youth mental health Talking to Kids about Difficult (and Scary) Things When our kids come to us with questions about the challenging things happening in our world today, it’s no...
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2023 Greenport Shellabration
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Tickets on sale NOW!Greenport Village to Host Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s 12th Annual Shellabration!Shellabration is back! The culinary event of the season will return to Greenport Village on December 2-3, 2023, from Noon-4pm each day. Participants gain access to Greenport’s...
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2023 Greenport Shellabration
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Tickets on sale NOW!Greenport Village to Host Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s 12th Annual Shellabration!Shellabration is back! The culinary event of the season will return to Greenport Village on December 2-3, 2023, from Noon-4pm each day. Participants gain access to Greenport’s...
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Parent Cafe - Connetquot Public Library
Monday, December 4, 2023
The First Five Years: Caring for yourself and your child Sessions presented by Family Health and Wellness Parent Educator Free Classes! Different topic each week Childcare available Certificates of completion will be given to those who attend all programs Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Priz...
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Orchids 101
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Orchids are one of a kind in beauty and performance. Enjoy a number of varieties, colors and shapes of these attractive tropical plants. Learn how to promote repeat blooms.
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Virtual Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, join us for a FREE virtual Diabetes support group! All are welcome. Diabetes support groups have been shown to improve health outcomes and can be a safe space to share your stories and learn from others with the cond...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Long Island Agricultural Forum
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
43rd Annual Long Island Agricultural Forum Join for the 43rd Annual Long Island Agricultural Forum. Each day of the event, attendees must sign in at the registration desk which will be located in the new Health and Wellness Center at the college. Lunch tickets, if purchased, will be han...
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Caring for Yourself
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Caring for oneself means taking time to do things for our own mental, emotional, and physical health. Often, we forget about self-care as we become stressed or overwhelmed, just when we need it most. Caring for oneself allows parents and other caregivers to provide security, support, and predi...
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Long Island Agricultural Forum
Thursday, January 11, 2024
43rd Annual Long Island Agricultural Forum Join for the 43rd Annual Long Island Agricultural Forum. Each day of the event, attendees must sign in at the registration desk which will be located in the new Health and Wellness Center at the college. Lunch tickets, if purchased, will be han...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Your Baby's First Year
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Congratulations on the arrival of this new member of your family! The first year in a baby’s life is filled with the potential of tremendous growth: physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Learn how important your daily interactions with your baby are, and how you can stimulate ...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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The Early Years Matter
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Research on brain development reveals that the first years of life are critical for healthy development. Early attachments and experiences have a powerful impact on a child’s intellectual, emotional, and social development. This workshop will enable parents to realize their role in nurturing t...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Baby Let's Sleep
Thursday, February 1, 2024
During a child’s first two years of life, sleep problems are one of the most common complaints of parents. In this workshop for parents of infants and toddlers, we will review sleep requirements, recommendations, and routines. We will also look at normal infant sleeping patterns and discuss wa...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students (9th-12th grade).This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes: Lecture Series on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Yaphank County Office Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, YaphankFebruary 15, 2...
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Managing Life After Retirement
Friday, February 16, 2024
We all know that retirement has implications for our bank account. However, retirement is a big change that impacts our relationships, our sense of purpose and identity as well as our physical and emotional health. During this workshop we will review the stages of retirement and look at the four ...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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Parent Cafe - Half Hollow Hills Library
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The First Five Years: Caring for and feeding yourself and your child Meet with: Parent Educators Nutrition Educators Lactation Consultants Free Classes: Different topic each week Childcare available Enjoy a light breakfast with us! Prizes at every class! Program Dates and ...
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2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students (9th-12th grade).This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes: Lecture Series on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Yaphank County Office Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, YaphankFebruary 15, 2...
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2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students (9th-12th grade).This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes: Lecture Series on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Yaphank County Office Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, YaphankFebruary 15, 2...
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2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students (9th-12th grade).This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes: Lecture Series on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Yaphank County Office Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, YaphankFebruary 15, 2...
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2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students (9th-12th grade).This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes: Lecture Series on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Yaphank County Office Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, YaphankFebruary 15, 2...
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Ongoing Events
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For overall Breastfeeding questions you can continue to address them to the support groups (formerly known as Baby Café), now known as “Lactation support groups.” You can always contact Marta Blanco at mb2458@cornell.edu for general lactation inquiries.
Below is a chart of the WIC offices phone numbers alongside the Peer Counselors phone numbers.
Peer Counselors provide breastfeeding support and individual one on one counseling throughout the following WIC offices:
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WIC Offices and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors
Oficinas de WIC y Consejeras de lactancia materna |
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Amityville WIC
(631) 854-1033 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1087 |
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Brentwood WIC
(631) 853-3440 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 853-7225 |
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Coram WIC
(631) 854-2238 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-2101 |
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Greenlawn WIC
(631) 854-4440 |
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Patchogue WIC
(631) 854-1219 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1208 |
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Shirley WIC
(631) 852-1025 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 852-1141 |
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Riverhead WIC
(631) 852-1811 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 852-3722 |
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Southampton WIC
(631) 852-1039 |
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Wyandanch WIC
(631) 854-1719 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1713 |
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WIC Administration
(631) 853-3014 |
Breastfeeding Coordinator
(631) 853-8265 |
