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      

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           

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Assists Greene County residents age 60 and older & their caregivers in maintaining and/or

improving their personal status with a network of supportive services, such as In-home services

(EISEP), caregivers support, insurance counseling (HIICAP), nutrition (Home delivered meals, con-

gregate & counseling), transportation, energy assistance (HEAP) & RSVP volunteer opportunities.

Acts as an advocate for the elderly before government or private agencies.

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 --

  --

  --

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 --

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 --

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 --

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NYS system for anyone who needs information on long-term services and supports - disabled, older

adults, family members, caregivers and professionals . Can connect you with resources to help you

find care & support, remain independent, understand care options, caregiving support, insurance

questions and other benefits.

--

--

AGING SERVICES

 --

Greene County Emergency Alert Notification System





      -  



-

-



 

Information about New York’s programs and services, including assistance paying heating bills,

grocery bills and other programs.

      

 --

Helps older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and

communities for as long as possible.



 --

      



--



Statewide aging services mobile app providing basic information about issues important to older

New Yorkers and their families and connects them to local resources. FREE in the App store

(Search NYS Aging & download for free). 

 --

For older citizens who do not drive, or have ever driven, a non-driver photo identification card may

be issued.

AGING SERVICES (Cont.)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

AGENCIES

-

 

 --

Services: Provides emergency assistance, WIC, supportive counseling and supervised visitation.

SNAP, Caregiver Support



 --



Provides a range of services to the community. Offers mediation and co-parenting classes;

training; conflict coaching; Raise the Age Restorative Services.; Surrogate Court mediation .



 --

Community Action of Greene County, Inc. is dedicated to community wellness and betterment

through a wide variety of programs and services. Resources are diverse, ranging from GED

instruction and income tax preparation assistance to domestic violence intervention and supportive

housing. The goal is to improve the lives of low-income citizens and their families, helping them on

the path to self-sufficiency so that they may achieve their full potential.



 --

Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia and Greene Counties puts knowledge to work in pursuit

of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. We bring local experience and

research-based solutions together, helping y families and communities thrive in our rapidly

changing world.

 --

 --

Helps new Americans fully participate in NYS civic and economic life. Helps prepare for

naturalization process, increasing access to English language learning, and providing a network of

neighborhood-based opportunity centers.

COMPLAINTS, SCAMS & FRAUD



 --

 --

 --

“”  

Stop unwanted phone solicitations



  --

 - --

  --

 --

Investigates & resolves complaints and concerns about long term care facilities



 --

 --

’ --

 --



 ’ --

  --

  --

 (Insurance Fraud) --

 (Consumer Protection) --

 (Identity Theft) --

 --

  --

  --

  --

  --

EMERGENCY SERVICES



Fire, Rescue, Police

’





 --

  

Disaster Services; CPR, First-aid, Service to military, AED training, Pet First Aid, Lifeguard

instructor class, FPR-for professional rescuer.



 --

 --

911 Dispatching, E-911 Addressing, and Field Coordination, Emergency Medical Services,

Emergency Management and the Office of the Greene County Fire Coordinator. Training for first

responders and serve as the link between Greene County to NYS Emergency Management

Office, NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the Regional Emergency Medical Organiza-

tion .

 --

Emergency Mental Health Services



 --

Emergency preparedness and a plan of action in the aftermath are critical. Helpful information

provided.

 --

National 24 Hour Assistance --



 --

 --

24-hour hotline for survivors of crime and/or abuse.



 --

Ongoing training, support, special event invitations and referrals for needed resources for foster

grandparents.

 --

 --

--







--

Enter zip code to find nearest location

 --

Empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals toward self-sufficiency





Helps job seekers to improve their skills, obtain training and find a job.

 --

-



EMPLOYMENT



 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

Helps meet emergency financial needs of people eligible for SSI in hardship situations.

 --



            

--           



This is a Government funded program designed to assist home-owners with paying fuel bill. Not in-

tended to be total source of payment for annual fuel costs.

 

Homeowners age 65 and older, veterans and people with disabilities may qualify for an exemption to

reduce their real property tax.

 --

Benefits include Social Security retirement and disability income, survivors’ benefits



Income eligible persons 65 and older may apply for a reduction in their school taxes. Must be

renewed annually. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE





 

  --

  --

  --





 







 - -

 --







 --





 --

-



-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

GOVERNMENT OFFICES



 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

  --

 --

 --

  --

  --

  --

  --



  

 -

 - -

 -

 - -

 - -

 -

 -

 --

 - -

 -

 -

 -

 -

  -

 -

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

(Cont.)

HEALTH CARE

’

’  -- 

 -





 -- 

 -





Works to improve the quality of life of people affected by FTD. 



  --

  --





 

Resources specifically tailored to helping older adults maintain good oral health, including free den-

tal care in NYS.



 -- 

--



  --



HEALTH CARE (Cont.)



 --





A professional medical facility providing unscheduled treatments for medical problems. Service is

provided from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day of the year .

 --



A professional medical facility providing unscheduled treatments for medical problems requiring

urgent attention. Service is provided Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday &

Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. every day of the year.



 --



 --

 --



Medical Transportation, Health insurance assistance, medical screenings, Rx assistance, finan-

cial assistance with medical costs



 --

Connects standard telephone users with deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, speech disabled or late

deafened people who use text telephones (TTY) or voice carry-over (VCO) phones



 --

 --

  --

HEALTH CARE (Cont.)



  --

  --

  --



- --





 --

-

Non-emergency, outpatient primary care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.



See Greene Meadow or The Pines, Page 36



 --



 --



 --



-

 --

 --

 --

  --





HEALTH CARE (Cont.)

  --







-



Addresses addiction in our community by ensuring residents have access to Information, Education,

Treatment Options, and Recovery Supports.

 --

 --

Dedicated to raising both personal and community awareness of the impact that substance use

disorder has on all of us.. Exists to help alleviate the devastating effects of substance use disorder

in the community. .

   The Greener Pathways Team is comprised of committed,

professional, non-judgmental individuals with a diverse background in the field of substance use

and recovery. We are ready to put our education, certifications, degrees and lived experiences to

work to assist you in finding the pathway to recovery that is right for you or to provide the

additional assistance you need to maintain your recovery. We are here because we care and

because we want to support you in any way that we can so you can live the life you deserve.

Recovery IS possible and we can help.



 --

 --



 

Helps adults who are losing their sight to continue to live full and independent lives.

 --

 --



 --

Prescription drug savings plan for income eligible persons 65 and over.

  --

   --



Health insurance information, counseling and assistance for Medicare insurance plans, as well as

Medicare Part D Information. (See page 5)



Medicaid for eligible persons; SSI information. (See page 7)

 --



 --

 --

Learn more about rights, view rate increase applications & submit comments about proposed

increases.

 --

Offers low-cost quality health insurance options available through the Marketplace.

- --

Combines private long-term insurance with Medicaid to help people prepare financially for long-

term care.

 --

For Medicare information.

HEALTH INSURANCE

 --



 --



Medical, nursing and supportive homecare services for terminally ill and their families.

 --





Care at home through EISEP (Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program). Provides

case management, housekeeper/chore and personal care. Home delivered meals available to

eligible homebound persons 60 and older. Family Caregiver Program. PERS units.

 --



Social Adult Day Care and Companionship

 --

--

Companion & personal care services

 --



 --



HOME HEALTH CARE





--





--





--



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--

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

--





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LAUNDROMATS

 --



 --

Voluntary mediation service by trained volunteers

 --

Greene County Dept. of Social Services Adult Protective Unit

 --

Provides advocacy and legal services to low-income clients who need assistance accessing health

Care services & health insurance.



Attorney comes into office once a week, by appointment only for legal consultations on concerns of

County residents over age 60 (See page 5)

 

Allows individuals to designate someone to make health care decisions if they can no longer do so.

’ -



 --

Free legal services to low-income clients



 

 --

 --

  --

 

 --

  --

 --

To eliminate inter-personal violence and promote interests of survivors of such crimes, and

advocating in the community for the needs of victims.

LEGAL SERVICES

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 --





 --





  --



 --





 --



 --





 --





 --





 - -



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 --



 --



 --

 --



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LIBRARIES (Cont.)

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



 --

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

 --

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

  --





Greene County Mental Health Center is a community mental health clinic licensed by the NYS

Office of Mental Health. We have a full contingent of professional staff including Psychiatrists,

Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and Psychiatric Nurses. Our staff members work together to

provide a comprehensive system of care for the mental health needs of Greene County residents.

        

   --       

-

 --

The mission of the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties is to provide education

and advocacy and to create opportunities that enhance the mental health and well-being of

individuals, families, and communities. Many years ago the board of directors decided to broaden

our mission from working



 

 --

Emergency Mental Health Services, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days a week

On-site face-to face mental health assessments, Referrals to available services, Follow-up from

psychiatric hospitalizations, Wellness calls when someone is concerned, Phone assessments,

Consultations



--

MENTAL HEALTH

 

Organization for individuals over age 50 with information, advocacy and service. Website offers

topics on caregiving, work, and retirement, health and recreation.

 

Helps people with disabilities and older adults live at home with the supports they need, and to

participate in community life. Federal agency responsible for increasing access to community

supports while focusing attention on their unique needs.

 -- 

Nationwide Directory designed to help older Americans and caregivers find local support and

resources.

 

Support network for older adults planning to age in place and make independent living possible.

 

Help people 60+ meet their changing needs as they age. . . . Work, volunteering, healthy aging,

benefits access, and ensuring older adults’ ability to remain independent.

 

Information on aging research with a wide range of topics important to older people.



-- 

Committed to improving end of life care with the goal of enhancing the quality of life for people

dying and their loved ones.

  

Provides easy-to-use guides to help family caregivers and health care providers work closely

together to plan and implement safe and smooth transitions for chronically or seriously ill patients.

Emphasize careful planning, clear communication and ongoing care coordination.

NATIONAL WEBSITE

RESOURCES



 Well-balanced meals served Monday-Friday for individuals age 60

and older and their spouses or guests at our senior nutrition sites

Home delivered meals available for eligible persons age 60 and

older

 Nutrition counseling available on individual basis.

 Nutrition programs presented monthly.

 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

FOOD PANTRIES:



 --



--

 --



--



  --



-



 --



-

 --



--

NUTRITION

NUTRITION (Cont.)

’ --



--

 --



--



 --



---

--



 --

-



 --



-



 --

-



 --



-

NUTRITION (Cont.)



  --



-

-

’ --



-



   --

 -

 --

 

  

 -





Helps persons with lower incomes to purchase food with use of debit card.





 --



 --





  --



Delivery Mon—Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 --



’ --



- --





’ --



Delivery Mon—Fri



’ --



Delivery Mon—Fri



 --





 --







 --

 --







 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

POWER

(Electric, Natural Gas, Telephone)

RESPITE

(Short term care for caregiver relief)

’ --

- --

Waiver Respite & Family Support Voucher Reimbursement

 

Help for caregivers and professionals to locate respite services in local community



--

Care Consultation, Support Groups, Telephone Support, Information & Assistance

 --

Consumer Directed Personal Service

 --

Designed to meet social & emotional needs



Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program

 --

Supervised Adult Daycare

    -

 --

Respite & Community-Based Prevention Program

 

Committed to supporting caregivers across NYS in addressing the current and future needs of

families.

RESPITE (Cont.)



--

Provides support and assistance to people who are caring for an older person who needs help to be

able to remain at home in the community.

’

 --

 --

 --

Short-term care so caregivers can have recovery time

-



 --

 --

 --



 --

-

 --

’

 --

-

- --

 

 --

 

- --

 --

-

--

 --

 --

 

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION

- --

 --

 --

 --

-- --

-- --

 --



 --

Learning opportunities that tap the potential of the students and link them with meaningful

employment that recognizes skills developed.

- --

 

 

-

--



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

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION (Cont.)

SENIOR HOUSING

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING

 --



 --



Household income for a single person, must be below $23,650/year or a couple, $27,000 per year.

CAIRO: Fairground Estates TANNERSVILLE: Hemlock Nob WINDHAM: Windham Willows

CATSKILL: Autumn Grove, Kaaterskill Manor & Orchard Estates

 --



ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING:

Help residents with activities of daily living but do not need constant care.

 --



 --



 --



NURSING HOMES

Also called Skilled Nursing Care Centers are for adults with serious medical needs.

 --



  --



 --

 --





SENIOR HOUSING (Cont.)

FACILITY NAME

INDEPENDENT

SENIOR

HOUSING

SHORT

TERM/

REHAB

ASSISTED

LIVING

SKILLED

NURSING

FACILITY

Autumn Grove/Orchard Estates

777 Embough Rd., Catskill

SEE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSING

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Bethany Village

800 Bethany Village, West Coxsackie, 12192

518-731-8890

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Kaaterskill Manor

Jefferson Heights Catskill

SEE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSING

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The Pines at Catskill Center

154 Jefferson Hgts, Catskill

518-943-5151

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Fairground Estates

777 Main St., Cairo

SEE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSING

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Greene Meadows

161 Jefferson Hgts, Catskill,

518-943-9380

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Hemlock Nob

6174 Main St. Tannersville

SEE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSING

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Rivertown Apts.

19 Third St., Athens

SEE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSING

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The Eliot in Catskill

122 Jefferson Hgts, Catskill,

518-943-7100

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Home Sweet Home on the Hudson

38 Prospect Ave., Catskill

518-943-5701

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Home Sweet Home of Athens

71 Second St, Athens,

518-945-1673

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Windham Willows

94 Mitchell Hollow Rd., Windham

SEE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSING

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 --



-











-





























----





SENIOR

ORGANIZATIONS

& LOCAL CLUBS

SHOPPING

Online shopping and Auto-Delivery available)

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --



 --



 --

’ --



 --





Pickup /delivery service available through Instacart, $35 minimum order, Fees for service

 --



Pickup /delivery service available through Instacart, $35 minimum order, Fees for service

 --

 --

 --

(Online ordering; Curbside Pickup; Limited Delivery

 --

Online delivery to Catskill & South Cairo) --

’ --



 --





 --

’ --





 --









 --



--



 --



  --



- --



 --

SUPPORT GROUPS



 --



 --



Provides free grief support services to those who have experienced the death of a family member

or friend. A Bereavement Counselor will recommend services after meeting with you and your

family which may include:

 Grief Counseling, for individuals and families of all ages

 Support Groups for adults, including Widow/Widowers, Daughter's, Living with Loss etc.

 Camp Erin, a free weekend camp for grieving children and teens, 6-17 years old

 Wave Riders, a free six week program for grieving children and teens, 3-17 years old

Additional supports are available for schools and organizations in our community, including

trainings, groups, remembrance services, outreach and a crisis support team.



 --







 --

-



SUPPORT GROUPS (Cont.)

 --

 --



 --

 --

 --

 --

’ --

 --



 --

 --

 --

 --

’

 --

 --

--

’ --

 --

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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

 --

24-hour free & confidential information about mental health &/or

substance abuse disorders

 --

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



 --

 --

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’  --



--

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 --

 --



’ --



Information & resources to help protect children & strengthen families

 --

 --

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 --

 --



Includes Endocrine, Metabolic & Urologic Information --



 --

 --

 --



 --

 --



 --



 --

 --

 --

 --

 --





 --

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 --



 --



 --

 --

 --



 --



 --



 --

 --

 --

 --



 --

’ --



 --

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

--

 --



--



--



 --

 --

 --

’ 

 --

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 --

 --



 --

 -

 --

 --

 --

 --

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --

 --



 --

  --

 --

 --

 --

 --



 --

 --

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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-

Provides transportation to/from treatments for people with cancer and lack transportation.

--



--

Assistance to individuals in learning how to use a bus line and/or paratransit; provides limited trans-

portation with wheelchair accessible vans.

 --

Medicaid transportation & taxi service throughout NY

 --





 --





Nutrition vans - Homebound Medical Transportation

 --

Provides bus service between the Village of Catskill, outlying areas of the county and parts of

Columbia County. Must notify at least a day in advance. Senior citizen discount courtesy books

available.

 --

Eligible Veterans only

 --

Clients receiving Medicaid/Managed Care are entitled to transportation to and from doctor or health

related visits and appointments.



’ --

 --

’ --

TRANSPORTATION

VETERANS SERVICES

 --

 





 --



--











 --

 --

 --

 --

-

 





- --

YOUTH SERVICES



 --

 --

Our mission is to build a community that fosters acceptance and builds lasting relationships for

individuals and families impacted by autism.

 --

Developmental behavioral pediatrics team provides diagnostic services and assessments for

children under age 7 and recommend behavioral therapies and services that are best for the child.

 --

 --

It is during the early years when cognitive abilities, social abilities and emotional responses are

developed and patterns for managing difficult events in life are established. Children who learn

constructive social and emotional skills build a solid platform that promote healthy functioning in

home, school and community. Capital Counseling therapists have expertise in providing specialized

services to children in a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings regarding any difficulties

they may be having. Focus is on encouraging improvements in the most vital aspects of a child’s

life, including increased academic achievement, decreased aggression and fighting, as well as

improved family communication

 --

Four Winds provides inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment services for children and

adolescents. Specialized providers of inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents.

       

  --

Brings representatives from important county service providers together with families to provide

support and assistance to families with children in distress. The primary goals of SPOA is to

1) maintain children in the community and reduce out of home placement

2) help transition children in placement back into the community

3) increase access to community resources.

These goals are accomplished by connecting children and their families to mental health resources,

case management services, parent advocates, and social service prevention programs.

YOUTH SERVICES (Cont.)

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 --

Programs encompassing behavioral health, care management and clinical support, residential and

foster care, and special education

 --

     A care management and

clinical service system designed to support children in meeting their individual needs and

providing families with skills, resources, and services that increase their ability to support chil-

dren in their development.

     Serves families whose children have

complex behavioral health needs or who experience a mental health crisis by bringing services

together including screening, assessment, care management, crisis response, and treatment.

   Social work and psychiatric services designed to support the di-

verse range of behavioral health needs of children, adults and families while providing opportuni-

ties for awareness, growth, empowerment, and healing.

  : A continuum of safe and therapeutic home and facility-based

residential environments with comprehensive services for children and the families who support

them.

    Provides foster and pre-adoptive foster homes for children

requiring out-of-home placement from birth through age 21.

  Educational, career development and clinical services designed for children

and young adults with special needs related to social-emotional functioning, academics, and life

planning that ensures sustainability and future student success.

 UNLIMITED POTENTIAL: Provides community support and a structured environment to

individuals who are in recovery after experiencing a mental illness allowing them to regain their

confidence and increase vocational opportunities by providing training and employment ser-

vices.

 SATRI TRAINING AND RESEARCH: Opportunities available for professionals, community

agencies, school districts and directly to children and families in everything from wellness and

workforce challenges to crisis intervention and curriculum development.

YOUTH SERVICES (Cont.)

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 --

 



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To help coordinate youth services for children and young people “(birth to 21)” in Greene County, by

providing technical assistance to municipalities, private agencies and groups in program

development, evaluation, financial planning, program management and training. Pre-PINS

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 TEEN SERVICES: Walk-in’s welcome every day. Teen walk in clinic every Wednesday from 3

p.m. - 6 p.m. Provides confidential reproductive health care to adolescents while encouraging

participation and involvement of family members in the counseling and care of adolescents. If

you bring someone with you, your confidentiality is still protected. We may not disclose

information about you unless we have your consent. We are mandated child abuse reporters, so

if a minor (a person under the age of 18) tells us they are being abused or neglected by their

parent or guardian, we must report that to the Child Abuse Hotline. You may receive all of the

services available at Greene County Family Planning whether you have discussed this with your

parent/guardian or not.

 RAPP (RESPONSIBLE ADOLESCENT PEER PROGRAM): Trains students to be ambassadors

for Greene County Family Planning and Public Health. The students can be used as resources

for school nurses and guidance counselors with the goal of ‘teens helping teens’ make smart de-

cisions.

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The Greene County Public Health Department provides several programs specifically for children.

 EARLY INTERVENTION: The Early Intervention Program provides cost free screening

evaluations and services for eligible children through age three who have developmental

delays.

 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS: The Children with Special Health Care

Needs Program provides free assistance for children through age 21 in finding medical and

related community services (including insurance).

 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION: The Preschool Special Education Program provides

educational services to children age 3 to 5 who have a disability that affects their learning.

YOUTH SERVICES (Cont.)

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 CASE MANAGEMENT: Social work professionals meet in the home with the parent/guardians

and the child and help facilitate important community supports to families with children in distress.

This may include but not limited to community assistance programs, community recreation and

arts programs, treatment providers as needed by the child and school systems to coordinate

educational and behavioral goals Help families set and initiate positive life goals for their child

 HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER: Provides intensive wrap around services to

children diagnosed with severe emotional disturbances between the ages of 5-17. Provides

children and families with strength based individualized care coordination, respite, skill-building,

intensive in-home, crisis response and family support services. Services are designed to assist

the family with increasing safety within the home and community, as well as reducing the need for

hospitalizations and out-of home placements.

 PARENT ADVOCATE: Offers parent-to-parent support from someone who is familiar with

parenting a challenging child and who can help the family understand and navigate through local

community resources and systems.

 RESPITE: Provide a needed break for the family, easing family stress and providing the child

with other positive adult interaction. This day or overnight care is provided either in the home or

out-of-the home by trained workers.

 KINSHIP CARE: Supports available for relatives caring for other family member’s children.

 VICTIM ASSISTANCE For children who have been the victim of abuse, provides counseling and

therapy, advocacy, accompaniments, information and referrals. Services are available for recent

or past victimizations.

 --

 ADVANTAGE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: Licensed program funded by OCFS, located in

Catskill.

 CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: 518-943-4482

Child-friendly, community-oriented, safe environment where children and their families are offered

the opportunity to receive comprehensive services when an allegation of child abuse has been

made. It is a place where children can feel safe and at ease while being interviewed by a

specially trained member of the CAC’s multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team (MDT).

24 HOUR HOTLINE 518-828-5556

 COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM (CBPP): Assists children with serious

emotional disturbances, provides supports to families and links families to appropriate services in

the community. The goal of CBPP is to prevent out-of-home placements by providing case

management support to families.

YOUTH SERVICES (Cont.)

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 RESPITE: provides a break, usually in a planned arrangement for at least 3 hours a

week, or to aid in a situational crisis. Trained respite workers provide youth with

activities in the community or on site. Activities for each child are based on a set of skills

and goals set for the individual child. Workers are flexible in meeting the needs of the

family, and provide care for some or all of the children in the family.

 TREATMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS W/ PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS:

Adheres to a family-focused, person-centered philosophy in working with adolescents

with illegal and problematic sexual behavior (PSB) and their families. Acknowledges that

adolescent sexual behavior is serious, must be addressed effectively, and that

adolescents have the capacity to learn to make healthier and safer choices. The

program emphasizes that adolescents are most successful when they have support

from adults in their lives, especially and active caregiver in the home.

 YOUTH CLUBHOUSE 518-943-2222

Provides a safe, supportive, alcohol and drug free environment for its members.

Clubhouses welcome all youth 12-17 and young adults 18-21 in recovery from drugs or

alcohol, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. Peer driven activities will

promote health, wellness, and long-term recovery.

 --

Statewide information, referral and advocacy program for those who care for a child who is not bi-

ologically their own (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)

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Programs encompassing behavioral health, care management and clinical support, residential and

foster care, and special education

 --

Parent to Parent of New York State supports and connects families of individuals with special

needs. Offices are located throughout New York State staffed by Regional Coordinators who are

parents or close relatives of individuals with special needs. Families of individuals with special

needs and the professionals who serve them meet and share information. They are here to help

other families with support (offer parents/caregivers the opportunity to connect one-to-one with a

parent/caregiver of an individual with the same or similar disability or special health care need –

someone who has “been there.”), information & referral and training workshops are available on

various topics.

YOUTH RECREATIONAL SERVICES

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  --

  --

  --

  --

 --

The Youth Art Program is a four week summer art program which features different weekly projects.

 --

Call to find out your specific league

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 (Modest fee)

  --

 

Runs 7 weeks from July through August at Elliot Park in Catskill

 --.

Programs, open to ages 5 - 19, are offered in a wide variety of formats and places designed to fit the

interests and needs of the diverse young people who live in rural and more urban communities.

 --

Runs November through February each year. Open to boys and girls, Grades 1 through 8.

Call to find the troop nearest you. --

 --

 -Artwork by pre-K through Grade 12 students from Greene County

public, private and home schools. Gives Greene County students the unique opportunity to ex-

hibit their artwork in a professional gallery and allows visitors to see a wide cross-section of

the diversity and promise of our county’s young creative talent.

    - Open to Greene County children, ages 3-7, Explores the

arts through creative play in Art & Music or Theater & Dance, Monday thru Friday from 10:00 to

11:45 am. at six various locations in Greene County.

 

GC Outlaws Travel baseball and softball is a competitive baseball and softball organization,

committed to providing the finest instruction available for the developing young baseball and softball

player

 --

 --

Toddler Time classes age 6 months - 4 yr. olds with a summer reading program.

 --

Call to find out your specific league based on school district/address

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YOUTH RECREATIONAL

SERVICES (Cont.)