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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

BONNEVILLE CANYON

Life skills learning center for young male adults, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

 

 

FALCON RIDGE RANCH

Residential treatment program for girls,

ages 12-17

1-866-968-4673

 

 

Adolescent AIDS Program at Montefiore Medical Center

718-882-0232

The country’s first adolescent AIDS program is considered a leader in the field of HIV care and research.  Located in the Bronx.

 

Abbott House

914-591-7300

Social service agency and residential treatment center for dependent, homeless, neglected, abused or developmentally disabled children and young adults in the Metropolitan and Hudson Valley regions.

 

Approved Special Education Schools in New York ~ Private, state-operated, and state-supported.

 

Association of Jewish Sponsored Camps

212-751-0477

Not-for-profit children and adult camps that are within a few hours of New York City.

 

Boarding Schools and Programs for Troubled Teens

 

Bronx Behavioral Network

718-881-7600

Comprehensive mental health services and substance abuse treatment.

 

Children's Aid Society

212-949-4800

Offers a broad range of essential health, education and social services throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Westchester County.

 

The Children's Village

212-932-9009 NYC

914-693-0600 Dobbs Ferry

Services include residential youth programs, runaway shelter,  and community programs.  Located in New York City and Dobbs Ferry.

 

County Mental Health Agencies

 

The David Center

516-868-7992

Information, support, and services for children on the autism spectrum and their families.  Located on Long Island.

 

Delaware Valley Job Corps

914-887-5400

 

East Harlem School at Exodus House

212-876-8775

Community-centered year-round middle school, seeks minority, low-income students who have not been academically successful.

 

Family of Woodstock

Multi-program human service agency providing services throughout Ulster County.

 

Family Justice/La Bodega de la Familia

212- 982-2335

New York City substance abuse support center for families struggling with addiction and criminal justice system response.

 

Finger Lakes Directory of Services

 

Free Arts for Abused Children--NYC

212-974-9092

Therapeutic art programs for children who suffer from abuse, neglect, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and the disabling impact of poverty.

 

Global Kids

Open to all high school students in New York City who want to become active change agents in their community.

 

Green Chimneys Children's Services and Green Chimneys School

718-892-6810

Offers a wide array of programs to meet the needs of children, adolescents and families in the New York Metropolitan Area, including Residential Treatment Center, Residential Treatment Facility, Special Education Day School, Group Homes, Hillside Outdoor Education Center, specialized training for professionals, counseling, transitional living and mentoring programs.

 

Groove With Me, Inc.

212-987-5910

Intervenes to break the cycle of underachievement in a community of girls through free dance classes.

 

HEED (Help End Eating Disorders)

516-694-1054
Eating disorders education, treatment referrals and support groups.

 

Inwood House

212-861-4400

Programs for pregnant teens and teen parents, intervention and prevention programs in New York City.

 

J-Fire of Western New York

716-681-7113

Intervention and education services for juvenile firesetters and their families.

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.

 

ONE ON ONE Program for Youth (Southern Westchester)

914-699-7230

Mentoring programs, parenting programs, violence prevention and conflict resolution.

 

Our Victory Day Camp

1-800-919-3394

7-week day camp for children, ages 5-13, with learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD.   Located in Dobbs Ferry.

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

PINS Program in Brooklyn and Manhattan

212-949-4800

PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) is a diversionary program to help teenagers referred by Family Court get needed interventions before serious legal action is initiated.

 

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

 

The Puerto Rican Family Institute

212-414-7800

Services include mental health treatment, crisis intervention, placement prevention,  residential care and education.

 

Regis High School

212-288-1100

Tuition-free Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from the New York metro area who demonstrate superior intellectual and leadership potential.

 

Riverdale Mental Health Association

718-796-5300

Child and adolescent program, substance abuse treatment.  Services are offered on a low-cost sliding scale.  No one is refused treatment for inability to pay.  Located in Bronx.

 

Start Something

Program for young people, ages 8-17, that helps them pursue their interests and reach their goals.  Online sign-up.  Scholarship program also offered.

 

Youth-Friendly HIV Counseling, Testing and Care in NYC

718-881-TEST

 

Youth Service League (Brooklyn)

718-646 5613

Youth development programs for young people, ages 8-20.

 

 


 

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NEW YORK INFORMATION

 

 

GED in New York

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

Missing Children in New York

Missing Children, Annual Report 2004

Find Shalyn Caraballo

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

New York Anti-Bullying Law

Visit What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying?

 

 

New York State Sex Offender Registry

The Incest Loophole

The Harms of Pornography and Sexual Messages

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

On the Downlow: The Lowdown on Youth and Justice in New York City

NYC Family Courts Information Center

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

 

 

Parents Win New PINS Law

Changing the PINS System in New York

PINS System in New York City (pdf)

PINS in Erie County

If your child is under the age of 18 and skips school, gets into trouble or behaves in a way which is dangerous, he or she may be a Person In Need Of Supervision, also known as a PINS.  A PINS petition can be filed in Family Court by a parent, legal guardian, police, school, or a person who has been injured by the child.

 

 

Special Education in New York State: A Parent's Guide

Just The Facts for NY Parents

Special Education Publications

Resolving Special Education Concerns

Visit Special Education.

 

 

'Special K' Gains Popularity in Clubs, Raves

Suburban Teens Turning to Heroin

Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

 

Student discipline and suspension

Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

Suspension Guide for NYC Elementary/Junior High

Suspension Guide for NYC Public High Schools

Visit Behavior Problems and Behavioral Disorders.

 

 

Teenagers, Healthcare, and the Law

Teens, Health, and the Law (pdf)

Your Medical Records Rights in Texas (pdf)

Visit Family Health.

 

 

Toxic Site Maps for Selected New York Communities

Is Your Child's School On or Near a Toxic Site?

Visit Family Health.

 

 

'Troubled Teen School' in Ogdensburg  Issued Unauthorized Diplomas

Visit Schools and Programs.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

The Advocacy Center

585-546-1700  Rochester

1-800-650-4967

Educates, supports, and advocates with people who have disabilities, their families, and circles of support.  Visit Special Education.

 

Brain Injury Society

718-645-4401

718-469-4100

Education and support to individuals with brain injury and their families.

 

Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology

607-272-5328

Research and educational network concerned with the impact of mental health theory and practices upon individual well-being, personal freedom, and family and community values. Visit Teen Depression.

 

Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council

716-664-3608

Non-profit organization dedicated to providing prevention education and community awareness on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues.  Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

Child Health Plus

1-800-698-4543

New York State's health insurance plan for children under 19 years of age.  Visit Family Health.

 

Families Together in NYS, Inc.

1-888-326-8644

Parent-run organization that strives to establish a unified voice for children with emotional, behavioral, and social disorders.  Services include information and referral, resource library, and support.  Visit Teen Depression.

 

Greater Rochester ADD Association

716-251-2322

Meets the multiple needs of individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD) by assisting individuals, families, professionals, and the community at large. Visit ADD and ADHD.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York

315-432-0665

1-800-253-2269

Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Genesee Valley

585-263-3323

 

Learning Disabilities Association of New York City

212-924-8896

Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York

716-874-7200

 

Learning Disability Association of the Mohawk Valley

315-797-1253
Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Mental Health Association in New York State

518-434-0439

Statewide association with  local affiliates located in communities throughout New York State that brings together service recipients, families, professionals, advocates and concerned citizens to address all aspects of mental health and mental illness.  Visit Personality Disorders.

 

Long Island Citizens for Community Values

631-271-4477

1-888-225-6318

Works to reduce sexual violence and victimization of children, women, and families in the Long Island metropolitan area by educating on the harmful effects and crimes associated with pornography.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

Nanuet Parent Information Network

Resources and information to help families with special needs children.  Visit Special Education.

 

National Obscenity Law Center

212-870-3232

Largest national information source for obscenity law, headquartered in New York City.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

New York Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse

1-800-FIND-KID

1-800-346-3543

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

New York Natural Health Project

212-946-4456

Coalition of New York State health care consumers concerned about the public's access to complementary health care. Visit Family Health.

 

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation

Part of a national and international network of organizations that oppose water fluoridation and works to inform the public about fluoride’s/fluoridation’s harmful dental, systemic and cumulative effects.  Visit Family Health.

 

New York State Council on Children and Families

518-473-3652

Coordinating agency for New York state health, education, and human services.  Website includes articles and referral hotline numbers.  Visit Family Health.

 

New Yorkers for Vaccination Information and Choice

Information and support to families and individuals who are exploring alternatives in health and seeking to make informed choices with regard to the possible vaccination of their children.  Monthly public meetings are held in Manhattan.

 

North Shore Youth Council of Rocky Point

631-744-0207

Community-based agency dedicated to helping youth and families cope in today's changing world.  Visit Parenting Teens.

 

Parent To Parent of New York State

1-800-305-8817

Emotional support and information to parents of children with special needs in New York State.  Visit Self-Help and Support Groups.

 

Parents for Megan's Law

631-689-2672

Provides assistance to parents and organizations about ways to effectively and responsibly manage Megan’s Law high-risk sex offender notifications on a community level and helps raise awareness about the public’s rights for information under Megan’s Law and ways to prevent childhood sexual abuse.  Read How Can Megan's Law Help?

 

PINS Reform and Family Advocacy Coalition

Individuals and organizations working for parent's rights, undertaking education, legislative reform, and other activities on behalf of families and to promote successful parenting.  Visit Parenting Teens.

 

Prevent Child Abuse New York

1-800-CHILDREN

The only not-for-profit agency in New York State whose singular mission is to prevent child abuse in all its forms.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

 

Resource Center, Inc.

1-800-811-1175  

Advocacy organization that provides training, education materials,  and information for mental health consumers, survivors, ex-patients and
peer-run organizations throughout New York.  Visit Counseling and Therapy.

 

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

212-677-4650

Citywide source of help for New York City parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or special needs, ages birth to 21, and the professionals who work with them.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Crisis Services Hotline

716-834-3131

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

New York AIDS Hotline

1-800-541-AIDS

 

New York Alcohol/ Substance Abuse Information & Referral

1-800-522-5353

 

New York Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-342-3720

 

New York State Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-942-6906

 

New York State Parent Helpline

1-800-342-7472

English & Spanish

 

New York Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

NYC YouthLine

1-800-246-4646

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

 


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This is the story of Noreen Gosch's decades-long journey to solve her son's kidnapping into an international pornography and prostitution ring.  Read the Gunderson Report.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 


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SUPPORT

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

Adoptive Families of Older Children

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4-AL-ANON

 

Al-Anon and Alateen New York North

 

Al-Anon and Alateen Southern New York Area

 

Alcoholics Victorious Support Groups

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Anxiety Support Long Island

 

Asperger Syndrome Support Group of New York City

 

Asperger Syndrome Support - Sarasota Springs

 

Because I Love You Parent Support Groups

 

Because I Love You - Amherst

 

Bereaved Parents (Western New York)

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

1-800-898-9985

 

CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA)

 

CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) in New York City

 

Compassionate Friends of Babylon

1-800-626-3905

 

Compassionate Friends Chapters

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

 

Dual Recovery Anonymous

1-877-883-2332

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Families United Network (Albany support groups)

 

Grandparents Support in New York

 

Jewish Recovery Meetings

212-397-4197

 

Long Island Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and Advocacy Group

 

Long Island Jewish Recovery Meetings

 

Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings

212-459-4423

 

Mood Disorders Support Group of New York City

212-533-6374

 

New York City Mental Health Support Groups (NAMI)

212-684-3264

 

New York Nar-Anon

1-800-984-0066

 

Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Parents of Children with Attachment Disorder (Williamsville)

 

Parents Anonymous in New York

 

Parents Helping Parents (Rockland)

845-230-8045

 

Parents of Murdered Children - Long Island Chapters

631-727-5012

 

Parents of Murdered Children - Nassau County

631-957-8376

 

Self-Mutilators Anonymous

 

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous

212-439-1123

 

Single Parents Association -- Long Island

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide

 

Westchester Parent Link (PDD/Asperger's Syndrome)



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