COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) WORK BOOK FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK

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1 COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) WORK BOOK FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK Purpose: This workbook is intended to serve as a resource guide of programs and services designed to enhance our health and well being. Description: Included in this work book are the listings of community based organizations in the county. The categories are described and listed alphabetically. 1

2 ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION (ATI) PROGRAMS These programs are designed to reduce pretrial detention and/or incarceration. These programs may fall under the authority of governmental or non profit agencies. They operate in conjunction with the criminal justice system in all New York State counties. Address Website/ Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Juvenile Law Education Project 1 Summit Ave White Plains, NY (914)

3 CLOTHING/FURNITURE BANKS Families who may have lost their homes due to disaster, be in transition from homelessness or on the verge of homelessness, may need access to clothing/furniture banks. These banks provide children and adult clothing and furniture to families either free of charge or at a very small fraction of the costs. Address Website/ Twig of Westchester County NY 24 Smith St, Rye, NY

4 COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS/STUDENTS Community based health education programs are designed to reach people outside of traditional health care settings. These settings may include schools, worksites, health care facilities, and community organizations. Educational and community based programs encourage and enhance health and wellness by educating community members on topics such as chronic diseases, injury and violence prevention, mental illness/behavioral health, unintended pregnancy, oral health, tobacco use, substance abuse, nutrition and obesity prevention, and physical activity. Address Website/ AIDSfreeAFRICA 125 S Highland Ave, Ossining, NY (914) American Red Cross, Westchester 106 North BroadwayWhite Plains, NY Chapter Barth Syndrome Foundation Birthing Wisdom 2 Pvt Lovett Ct, Blauvelt, NY (845) Birthright of Northern Westchester and Putnam Co Inc 21 Peekskill Hollow Rd Ste 201Putnam Valley, NY (845) Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF) 333 Mamaroneck Ave #492, White Plains, NY (914) Cerebral Palsy of Westchester 1186 King St, Rye Brook, NY 914) Westchester Ave #106, White Plains, Family Institute of Westchester NY (914) Family Service Society of Yonkers 30 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY (914) Gilda's Club Westchester 80 Maple Ave, White Plains, NY (914) Hudson Valley Breastfeeding LLC Hudson Valley Community 40 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY Services Inc (HVCS) (914) La Leche League 4

5 COMMUNITY GARDENS Community gardens can greatly improve people s quality of life by creating cultural and community development opportunities through the involvement of people from different backgrounds, reducing crime rates, enhancing youth development, improving health through healthy eating, beautifying neighborhoods, creating more green spaces, producing nutritious foods, reducing family food budgets, conserving resources, and creating opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy and education. Address Website/ Friends of Westchester County Parks Inc Groundwork Hudson Valley Groundwork Hudson Valley (914) Westchester County Recreation and Park Society Ind parks.westchestergov.com 5

6 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AGENCIES Community outreach agencies provide social and educational programs that address and meet the needs of today's most pressing social problems such as unemployment, poverty, the lack of family and individual support in general and special groups, inadequate public education, child care, insufficient housing conditions and immigration/citizenship issues. Address Website/ Afya Foundation 140 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers, NY (914) Careers for People with Disabilities Inc careersforpeoplewithdisabilities.org Choice of New Rochelle Inc 420 North Ave #2, New Rochelle, NY (914) Community Capital Resources 7 W Cross St, Hawthorne, NY (914) Community Center of Northern Westchester Inc 84 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY (914) communitycenternw.org/ Family YMCA at Tarrytown 62 Main Street Tarrytown, NY Food Bank for Westcheter Inc 200 Clearbrook Rd, Elmsford, NY (914) Girls Scouts Heart of the Hudson 2 Great Oak Ln, Pleasantville, NY 914) () girlscoutshh.org Graham Windham windham.org Helping Hands for the Homeless and Hungry Inc Rye, NY Hispanic Resource Center of Larchmont and Mamaroneck 623 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck, NY (914) JCC of Mid Westchester Inc 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY (914) Nepperhan Community Center 342 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY (914)

7 COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Community service organizations serve the community, many times through volunteerism, to those that are in need of a helping hand through charitable organizations. These organizations also provide many volunteer opportunities in the community or nationwide. Address Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center of New York 7 Holland Ave, White Plains, NY (914) Website/ Leake and Watts Services 463 Hawthorne Ave, Yonkers, NY (914) Neighbors Link Network 27 Columbus Ave, Mt Kisco, NY (914) The Hudson Valley Writers Center 300 Riverside Dr, Sleepy Hollow, NY (914) writerscenter.org The Purple Crayon Center for Learning and Social Innovation 52 Main St, Hastings On Hdsn, NY (914) purplecrayoncenter.org/ Westchester County Martin Luther King Jr Institute for Non violence 250 Bryant Ave, White Plains, NY (914)

8 EDUCATION This category includes the listing of all public elementary through secondary schools in the county, as well as local colleges and universities and other educational programs for youth and residents. Address Website/ Albert Leonard MS 25 Gerada Ln, New Rochelle, NY (914) Alexander Hamilton HS Cobb Ave, Elmsford, NY (914) Alice Grady ES 50 S Goodwin Ave, Elmsford, NY (914) Amani Public Charter School 261 E Lincoln Ave, Mt Vernon, NY (914) Anne Dorner Middle School 100 Van Cortlandt Ave, Ossining, (914) Anne Hutchinson School 60 Mill Rd, Eastchester, NY (914) Ardsley HS 300 Farm Rd, Ardsley, NY ) Bedford Hills ES 123 Babbitt Rd, Bedford, NY (914) Bedford Village ES 45 Court Rd, Bedford, NY (914) Benjamin Franklin ES 3477 Kamhi Dr, Yorktown Heights, NY (914) Blind Brook HS 840 King St, Rye Brook, NY (914) Blind Brook Rye MS 840 King Street Rye Brook, NY Blue Mountain MS 408 W Mill St, Blue Mountain, MS (662) Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY Briarcliff High School (914) Bronxville ES 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY (914) Bronxville HS 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY (914)

9 Bronxville MS 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY (914) Brookside School Ossining, NY (914) Bruno Ponterio Ridge Street School 390 N Ridge St, Rye Brook, NY (914) Buchanan Verplanck ES 160 Westchester Ave, Buchanan, NY (914)

10 FAMILY SUPPORT AND TRAINING Family support and training organizations are community based, and for the most part, non profit, agencies whose mission is to provide support, advocacy, and education to families and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs through training, technical assistance, policy development, identification of best practices, data collection and resource development. Address Website/ Bridges to Community 95 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY (914) Child Care Council of Westchester Inc 313 Central Park Ave, Hartsdale, NY (914) CITYterm 49 Clinton Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) Emmanuel Children's Mission Inc 32 S 5th Ave, Mt Vernon, NY (914) ecmission.org Famiy Hope Living Center Inc 45 Ludlow St. YonkersWestchesterNY10705 (914) Friends of Karen 118 Titicus Rd, North Salem, NY (914) Girls Inc of Westchester County 52 N Broadway, White Plains, NY (914) Guiding Eyes for the Blind 611 Granite Springs Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY (914) J Teen Leadership 701 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY (914) jteenleadership.org Kids X Press Suite 300, 3rd floor, 470 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY (914)

11 HIV PREVENTION/OUTREACH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS HIV/AIDS Prevention & Outreach programs provide education and prevention services which include individual and group education, assessment, and referral to services related to HIV/AIDS. Some available services provided by the community based organizations or local Department of Health/Department of Social Services include HIV and STD testing, risk counseling services, prevention education, and community outreach programs. Address Website/ Family Services of Westchester Inc 20 S Broadway #1201, Yonkers, NY (914) Hope Center 2 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY (914) Hudson River Health Care Inc 1037 Main St, Peekskill, NY (914) Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center 107 W 4th St, Mt Vernon, NY (914) Open Door Family Medical Center 5 Grace Church St, Port Chester, NY (914) Sharing Community 1 Hudson St, Yonkers, NY (914) St John's Riverside Hospital 967 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY (914) Urban League of Westchester County Inc 61 Mitchell Pl, White Plains, NY (914) Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY (914)

12 HOUSING SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION INCLUDING ADVOCACY GROUPS These organizations provide and advocate for the increase of different types of housing, including group homes, emergency day and evening shelters, transitional housing, and the construction of new homes, for those who are homeless or in need of housing/residential support. Apropos Housing Address 189 Grove St. Mount KiscoWestchesterNY10549 (914) Caring for Homeless of Peekskill Inc 200 North Water Street, Peekskill, NY Website/ Children's Village 1 Echo Hills, Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) childrensvillage.org Grace Church Community Center 35 Orchard St, White Plains, NY (914) Graceland Terrace Housing Development Fund Corp 200 Carpenter Ave Mount Kisco, NY Habitat for Humanity of Westchester 524 Main St, New Rochelle, NY (914) habitatwc.org Housing Action Council Inc 55 Broadway, Tarrytown, NY (914) Interfaith Council for Action (IFCA) Inc 138 Spring St, Ossining, NY (914) Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund Inc 33 W Main St #205, Elmsford, NY (914) Lincoln Hall 145 U.S. 202, Lincolndale, NY (914)

13 INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES Individual employment support services are designed for individuals who need intensive training and ongoing support to secure and maintain employment in the community. These services may also include technical support and training made available to individuals with physical or mental disabilities to enhance their employable skills when they search for competitive employment opportunities. Address Website/ Golden Life Resource Center 101 Highland Ave, Yonkers, NY, The Center for Career Freedom 1 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY (914)

14 LIBRARIES WITH OPEN ACCESS COMPUTERS This is a listing of publically available libraries with computer access in the county. Address Website/ Ardsley Public Library 9 American Legion Dr, Ardsley, NY (914) Bedford Free Library 32 Village Grn, Bedford, NY (914) Bedford Hills Free Library 26 Main St, Bedford Hills, NY (914) Briarcliff Manor Public Library 1 Library Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY (914) Bronxville Public Library 201 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY (914) Chappaqua Central School District Public Library 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY (914) Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Dr, Croton on Hudson, NY (914) Dobbs Ferry Public Library 55 Main St, Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) Eastchester Public Library 11 Oakridge Pl, Eastchester, NY (914) Greenburgh Public Library 300 E Main St, Elmsford, NY (914) Harrison Public Library 2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY (914) Hastings on Hudson Public Library 7 Maple Ave, Hastings on Hudson, NY (914) Hendrick Hudson Free Library 185 Kings Ferry Rd, Montrose, NY (914) Huquenot Children's Library 794 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY (914) Irvington Public Library, Guiteau Foundation 12 S Astor St, Irvington, NY (914)

15 John Hart Memorial Library 1130 E Main St, Shrub Oak, NY (914) Katonah Village Library 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY (914) Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY (914) Lewisboro Library 15 Main St, South Salem, NY (914) Mamaroneck Public Library District 136 Prospect Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY (914) Mount Kisco Public Library 100 E Main St, Mt Kisco, NY (914)

16 NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) ORGANIZATIONS NAMI is the nation s largest grassroots mental health organization committed to improve the well being of those who are affected, and their families, by mental illness and disability. NAMI volunteer leaders work with local communities to promote better access to services, treatment, supports and research as well as raise awareness about mental illness through educational community outreach events. Address Website/ NAMI Westchester Inc 100 Clearbrook Rd, Elmsford, NY (914)

17 NOT FOR PROFIT HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCIES This listing includes non profit healthcare and other providers whose goals and missions are to improve the health and well being of those they serve. These organizations fill the service gaps between public services existing through local government programs and the private sector. Address Website/ Birthing Wisdom 2 Pvt Lovett Ct, Blauvelt, NY (845) Blythedale Children's Hospital 95 Bradhurst Ave, Valhalla, NY (914) Cabrini of Westchester 115 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) Calvary Hospital Inc 1740 Eastchester Rd, New York, NY (718) Cancer Support Team Inc 2900 Westchester Ave, Purchase, NY (914) Children's Village 1 Echo Hills, Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center 300 Corporate Blvd S, Yonkers, NY (914) Foundation for Religion and Mental Health 70 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY (914)

18 PEER AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS These organizations are often established by parent advocates who provide peer support to other parents of children with mental health needs. These organizations include independent family run organizations, family support programs within provider agencies, family support embedded in residential and inpatient programs, clinics, wraparound programs, and funded system of care communities. Address Website/ AMIC Inc/Clear View School 480 Albany Post Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY (914) Andrus' Children's Center 1156 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY (914) Center for Career Freedom 1 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY (914) CHOICE of New Rochelle 420 North Ave #2, New Rochelle, NY (914) Family Services of Westchester Inc 20 S Broadway #1201, Yonkers, NY (914)

19 RELIGIOUS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS These are religious organizations present in the community that operate under the overarching goal of improving the residents spiritual and physical well being. In addition to offering spiritual guidance, many of these organizations also provide social supportive services within their congregations and beyond. Address Website/ Bedford Presbyterian Church 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY (914) Calvary Chapel Westchester County 50 S Buckhout St #102, Irvington, NY (914) Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY (914) Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County 1 Chase Rd, Scarsdale, NY (914) Grace Church Community Center 35 Orchard St, White Plains, NY (914) Larchmont Temple 75 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY (914)

20 SELF ADVOCACY AND FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES These organizations provide assistance to family members and to those with developmental and intellectual disabilities to become better advocates for themselves and others. These organizations empower those they serve through the development and evaluation of policies and provision of programs that promote individuals independence in their journey towards full community inclusion. Address Website/ PEACE OUTside Campus 52 N Broadway, White Plains, NY (914) Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center 935 S Lake Blvd # 2, Mahopac, NY (845) pnwwrc.org Student Advocacy Inc 3 W Main St #212, Elmsford, NY (914)

21 SPECIALTY COMMUNITY BASED AND CLINICAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES These are clinical and specialty community based services made available to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Services provided in these organizations include access to community health centers, adult day services, alcohol and substance abuse services, camping, day habilitation, domestic violence prevention, employment, guardianship and legal services, home health care, in home residential habilitation, job training, Medicaid service coordination, recreation services, residential habilitation, respite, and sibling services. Address Website/ AMIC Inc/Clearview School 480 Albany Post Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY (914) Leake and Watts Services, Inc 463 Hawthorne Ave, Yonkers, NY (914) Making Headway Foundation 115 King St, Chappaqua, NY (914) The Guidance Center of Westchester Inc 70 Grand St, New Rochelle, NY (914) Westchester Institute of Human Development 20 Hospital Service Rd S, Valhalla, NY (914)

22 SPECIALTY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN (CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR BEHAVIORIAL CHALLENGES) These are specialty educational programs made available to children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Services provided in these organizations include early intervention service coordination, early intervention home based services, educational advocacy, educational evaluation services, educational services, evaluation and testing, family education, head start, inclusive preschool education, individualized services and supports, information and referral, internship programs for individuals with disabilities, and special education preschool evaluations. Address Website/ AMIC Inc/Clearview School 480 Albany Post Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY (914) North East Westchester Special Recreation 63 Bradhurst Ave, Hawthorne, NY (914) Southern Westchester BOCES 2 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY Westchester Institute for Human Development 20 Hospital Service Rd S, Valhalla, NY (914)

23 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Transportation services include different modes of transportation that county residents may utilize for commuting purposes for access to employment settings, healthcare providers, local supportive service organizations and recreational destinations. These services include mass transportation, such as busses, trains, and ferries, and private transportation such as taxicab, carpooled, and special service vans. Address Website/ Metropool Inc 10 New King St #211, White Plains, NY (914)

24 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Youth development programs guide youth in their journey toward independence in young adulthood by teaching them the skills and knowledge needed to function in the adult world. Some examples of these skills include problem solving, collaboration, conflict resolution, peer education, leadership, and mentoring. These programs also offer educational enhancement through extracurricular activities. Examples of these programs include mentoring, youth leadership development, cultural, arts, and music, sports and recreation, college and career preparation, adolescent health, and pregnancy prevention programs. Address Website/ Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle 570 5th Ave, New Rochelle, NY (914) Girls Incorp of Westchester County 52 N Broadway, White Plains, NY (914) Morry's Camp Inc 900 Dobbs Ferry Rd., White Plains, NY (914) Nepperhan Community Center 342 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY (914) nepperhancc.com/ The Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial 30 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY (914) andruscc.org The Play Group Theatre 1 N Broadway #111, White Plains, NY ) Thomas Slater Center 2 Fisher Ct, White Plains, NY (914) slatercenter.wordpress.com Westchester Children's Museum 325White Plains, NY (914) Westchester Youth Soccer League 71 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY (914) Yonkers Partners in Education 86 Main St #2, Yonkers, NY (914) ypie.org Youth Soccer of New Rochelle Inc 54 Clove Rd, New Rochelle, NY (914)

25 ADDITIONAL WEBSITES FOR COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCES: Hudson Valley Region United Way 211 Always There County Government Shelter Listing Website/ 25