Families On the Move of New York City

YOUTH/TEENS

The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults (CRPSIB) has a variety of new resources available via the project website, www.crpsib.com . These new resources include factsheets and narrated PowerPoint presentations covering a range of topics, including “What is self-injury?,” “Therapy: What to expect,” and “Recovering from self-injury.”

The factsheet What is self-injury? covers a range of topics, from who self-injures, why people to self-injure, factors that contribute to self-injury, to issues of addiction and contagion.
The factsheet Therapy: Myths and misconceptions explains the truth behind some common misconceptions of therapy.
The factsheet Therapy: What to expect describes the goals of treatment, first steps in beginning therapy, confidentiality issues, characteristics of individual and family therapy, and more.
The factsheet Recovering from self-injury describes some common recovery processes and includes tips to make the recovery process easier
The presentation Recovering from self-injurious behavior covers many of the same topics as in the above factsheet, but presents the information in a visual, narrated PowerPoint format.

Please also see our interview with filmmaker Wendy Schneider, creator of the film "CUT: Teens and Self Injury."

The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior
www.crpsib.com

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Young Adults May Outgrow Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, causes severe and unusual shifts in mood and energy, affecting a person's ability to perform everyday tasks.
With symptoms often starting in early adulthood, bipolar disorder has been thought of traditionally as a lifelong disorder. Now, researchers have found evidence that nearly half of those diagnosed between the ages of 18 and 25 may outgrow the disorder by the time they reach 30.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Mentoring Program - provide adult mentors to children who need caring role models in their lives — a caring adult friend, guide and supporter who can help expand their horizons and envision a brighter future. 223 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-686-2042 www.bigsnyc.org

Youth Changing Paths Program – Pregnant? Within the Age of 14-19? Our program helps pregnant and adolescent mothers to deal with everyday challenges. We may assist with free services. Call us at: 718-483-1250 (Ask for Beatriz) 2042 Grand Councourse Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

Children’s Blended Case Management – Offers care and support to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents (ages 5-18) who are heavy users of mental health services and at risk of needing institutional or hospital level of care. By helping the family access the services and supports they need, the program minimizes hospitalizations, emergency-room visits and residential placements, keeping the youngsters in their communities. The Services are to be delivered on an outreach basis, primarily through home visitation, and the frequency of contact is catered to the family’s needs. The intervention includes strengths-based assessment, care coordination and risk/crisis management. Referrals accepted through C-SPOA. 2795 Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Phone: 718-982-6282 Contact: Valerie Mitchell Fadil or Renee Jones

Children’s Community Residence – Provides a community-based residential rehabilitative program for eight seriously emotionally disturbed boys, (ages 6-14) at admission. Children attend local schools and receive treatment services in the community. Referrals made through C-SPOA. 19 Vedder Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 Phone: 718-370-2975 Contact: Shelia Santiago

Crisis Respite Program- This program offers 24-hour respite care for up to two weeks for children and adolescents in need of temporary placement outside the home. Referrals may come from human services agencies, hospitals, schools and other programs. 2795 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 Phone: 718-982-9633 Contact: Jill Benson

Geller House – is a short-term residential diagnostic and treatment center for adolescent boys and girls (ages 11-15), referred by The Administration for Children’s Services or Family Court. These are children in acute stress and in need of out-of-home care. We offer each resident assessment and short-term treatment with the goal of developing an aftercare plan.

77 Chicago Ave. Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: 718-442-7828 Contact: Beryl Kende

Home & Community-Based Services Waiver – This program provides intensive case coordination, clinical services and in-home supportive services, to emotionally disturbed children/adolescents (ages 5-18) and their families, where this is a current risk and/or history of psychiatric hospitalization or residential placement. This program is more intensive than the Blended Case Management Program as care coordination is supplemented with five additional in-home service approaches. The goal is to help families care for the special needs of these children and enable them to remain in the care of their families in community settings. Referrals accepted through C-SPOA. 2795 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 Phone: 718-982-6982 Contact: Kelly Collins

Home-Based Crisis Intervention - This program provides short-term, intensive crisis intervention to attempt to avoid hospitalization for children and adolescents, who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization. In addition to mental health issues, the child or family must have a crisis related to homelessness or have current or past issues with alcohol or substance abuse. The program provides three to five home visits each week, for six to eight weeks, and offers 24-hour coverage.

2795 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 Home: 718-982-6982 Contact: Tracy Phillips

Staten Island PINS Diversion Program – The PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) Program services adolescents (up to 18 years) and their families, who are residents of Staten Island. The primary goal of the program is to offset the need for family court involvement and out-of-home placement of emotionally troubled and acting out adolescents while assisting families in reaching optimal functioning. Services include crisis intervention, assessment, individual, family and group treatment.

Day One
1.800.214.4150
Monday through Friday, Regular Business Hours
Day One provides confidential assistance over the phone to youth, helps parents support teens/young adults involved in abusive relationships, and provides technical assistance to professionals handling a dating abuse/domestic violence case. Youth can ask to speak to a lawyer regarding their rights, legal options, school safety transfers and detailed safety planning.

The Door
212.941.9090
Monday through Friday, Regular Business Hours
Young people between the ages of 12 and 21 can access health care, including birth control, HIV & STD counseling & testing, legal assistance with immigration, foster care, public assistance, emancipated minors, advice about orders of protection, housing, employment & family court, GED preparation, SAT preparation, individual and group therapy and recreational activities. The Door is located in Manhattan.

Children’s Aid Society, Family Wellness Program
212.949.4800
Monday through Friday, Regular Business Hours
The Family Wellness Program offers group and individual counseling for teens who have been affected by family violence and/or who are being abused in an intimate relationship. Also offered are educational workshops and peer leadership groups for teens. Services for younger children, adult women and adult men are also offered. Services are offered in several Children’s Aid Society sites in Manhattan and the Bronx.

STEPS to End Family Violence
212.410.4200
Monday through Friday, Regular Business Hours
STEPS to End Family Violence provides alternatives to incarceration for abused women, therapy for children (ages 4 to 14) who have witnessed abuse in their homes, teen abuse education and counseling, a teen male batterers program (26-week mandatory program), domestic violence and substance abuse counseling, foster care prevention for families when mother is incarcerated, and an employment readiness program for TANF-eligible mothers. STEPS is located in Manhattan.

Recognition and Prevention Program (RAP) – is a clinic and research project focusing on early detection and prevention of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. We recruit adolescents and young adults (12-22) who are showing potential early warning signs. 1 (718) 70-8115

Tips For Teens-HIV/AIDS/ALCOHOL/HALLUCINOGENS-SAMHSA’S National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information-To learn more about HIV/AIDS, alcohol and hallucinogens or obtain referrals to programs in your community, contact one of the following toll-free number: 800-729-6686 www.ncadi.samhsa.gov

SHOUT-Special Health Outreach to Urban Teens – services: physicals & checkups-Pregnancy Tests & Birth Control/STD Screenings & Treatment/TB, HIV & Hepatitis Testing/Counseling & Referrals/Free Condoms www.ryancenter.org
To confirm times and locations please call: 1-212-316-7912 or 1-212-749-1820 Ryan Center 110 W. 97TH St NY, NY 10025

Teen Challenge International – committed to helping people who have been deeply damaged by drugs and other life-controlling problems. 444 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Phone: (718) 739-1414 www.TeenChallengeBrooklyn.com

FDNY High School For Fire and Life Safety – our goal is to identify, prepare and graduate students who can meet the intellectual, physical and moral demands of emergency response in the 21st Century. 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 More information: Principal Palmer (718) 922-0389

Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) – A summer youth program (SYEP) that provides work experience, teach valuable employment skills, and provide you with a summer income. SYEP educational activities will enhance your summer experience, allowing you to develop career awareness, understanding of personal money management, and work-related social skills. www.nyc.gov/dycd

Convenant House New York Regional Training Center – Free Training programs for youth of the age of 17-21 years old, such as In-House training, education, employment and support services. 75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (between Willoughby & Hart Street) Please use Willoughby Avenue Entrance. Phone: (718) 452-6730 www.convenanthouseny.org

The National Center For Victims of Crime – If you are being bullied or abused in any way. Phone: (800) FYI-CALL www.ncvc.org

Inwood House Fathers Count Program – Helps young men to become nurturing parents by assisting them in developing their parental skills to further meet the emotional needs of their children and empowers them to be loving and responsible individuals. 369 East 148th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10456 Contact: Andrew Ross Phone: (718) 742-8100 Ext: 15

Friends 2 Fathers – Fathers ages 16 & older interested in our services contact us at: (718) 653-5301 www.foiany.org

Adolescent Skills Center South – empowering youths from 16 to 21 with comprehensive training and support.
369 East 148th Street, lower level, Bronx, NY 10455 Phone: (718) 292-7880 Ext: 213

Adolescent Skills Centers West – empowering youths from 16 to 21 with comprehensive training and support.
400 East Fordham Road, 6th Floor, Bronx NY 10458 Phone: (718) 329-8796 Ext: 41

Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Kit (SPEAK) – Teens depression and suicide OMH 44 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12229 Phone: (866) 270-9857 www.speakny.org

Youth Envolvement in Systems of Care: A guide to Empowerment – provides a valuable resource to youth, youth coordinators, family members, professionals and adults who work with young people. http://www.tapartnership.org/youth/youthguide.asp

Tips for Teens The Truth about ?????? – Get the facts about how Methamphetamine, Hallucinogens and Heroin affect your brain, body and self-control and know the signs and risks. www.health.org

Youth Turning Our Lives Around (UTH TURN) – who mentor youth, facilitate group meetings and advocate on behalf of young people with youth officers, judges, principals and family members. 475 Riverside Dr. Ste 554 NY, NY 10115 Phone: (212) 870-1255 www.uth-turn.org

Understanding Violent Behavior in Children & Adolescents – www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/behavior.htm

Bullying in Schools: Harassment Puts Gay Youth at Risk – National Mental Health Association 2001 N. Beauregard Street, 12th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: (800) 969-NMHA

Why Try? – Provide simple, hands on solutions for helping youth overcome life’s challenges. Phone: (866) 949-8791 www.whytry.org

Single Parent Resource Center, Inc. – “Youth Leaderhship Program” - a program of weekly life skills group, special events and school-break activities for teens growing up in single parent families. 228 E. 45th St. 2nd Fl NY, NY 10017 212-951-7030 Ext: 226 www.singleparentusa.com

Kings County Hospital Center-Program for Adolescent Development – is a comprehensive day treatment hospital program geared toward servicing the needs of male and female adolescents between the ages of 14-17 years of age who have a persistent pattern of maladaptive behaviors in conflict with age expected norms and whose behavior problems are due to underlying psychiatric pathology in the individual and/or in the family. “E” Building, Room E-2163, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: (718) 245-2709

Friends of Island Academy – a non-profit organization that works with incarcerated, newly released, sentenced and other high-risk youth to keep them alive and free. 330 W. 38th St. Fl 3 NY, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 760-0755 www.foiany.org

Youth Sports Leagues - Find a basketball, baseball, or soccer league for your child in any of NYC’s boroughs http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do_/programs/ap_youth_sports_leagues.html

Youth Programs (Learn to play sports) - If you are interested in signing your child up to learn how to play baseball, soccer, basketball, softball or flag football, access information at this website. Summer programming also available. http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/programs_learn.html

Youth Programs (Urban Park Rangers) - Learn about educational adventure programs that teach students canoeing, orienteering, fishing, team building, hiking and camping. Environmental conservation and service projects also available.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_divisions/urban_park_rangers/youth_programs/pd_ur_youth-programs.html

NYC Youthline - http://nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/services-youthline.html Phone: 1 800 246-4646

Youth Trainings - www.npowerny.org

Queens Public Library for Teens - http://queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_id=45

Brooklyn Public Library Teen Zone - www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/teens/

NY Public Library Teen’s Page - http://teenlink.nypl.org/index.html

Adolescent & Young Adult Health Program Center – Phone: (718) 838-1016

Countee Cullen Teen Center – Providing both a space where teens feel comfortable and safe and programming that encourages participants to develop to the fullest of their potential in every area of their lives. 201 W. 144th St. NY, NY 10030 (212) 234-4651