Upcoming & Recent Programs
Walk with Us on May 14th!
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Next Course if May 20, 2022
Strengthening Support for LGBTQ+ People
Let's raise awareness of mental health and let people know they are not alone! Join the RYC team means meeting us, walking with us, and if you want, raising $ for NAMI.
Strengthening Support for LGBTQ+ People
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Next Course if May 20, 2022
Strengthening Support for LGBTQ+ People
Join us on the Village Green for a conversation about building a community that supports LGBTQ+ youth and families. Hear from members of our local high school Gender Sexual Alliance (GSA) and professionals about actions each of us can take to be an ally and build a more inclusive and supportive community. Led by pRYEde Community Group and GSA in partnership with RYC, RyeACT, and Rye Free Reading Room . #mentalhealthmatters
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Next Course if May 20, 2022
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Next Course if May 20, 2022
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Next Course if May 20, 2022
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Youth Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a young person experiencing a mental health challenge, mental disorder, or mental health crisis. Take this course to know the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in kids ages 12-24, and learn how to respond and connect the young person the help.
Can't make this date? Sign up to receive notification of future course dates here. #mentalhealthmatters
Solid Gold Digital Journal
H ow to Save Lives with Naloxone: Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Next Course if May 20, 2022
Take a look at our Solid Gold Journal to read about the honorees, view our sponsors, and read so many well-wishes and shout-outs from community members.
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 10-22
H ow to Save Lives with Naloxone: Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
H ow to Save Lives with Naloxone: Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
RYC Restore is a short-term (3-6 months) counseling and referral service for youth ages 10-22. To learn more or seek help, send a confidential email to: Restore@ryeyouthcouncil.org
H ow to Save Lives with Naloxone: Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
H ow to Save Lives with Naloxone: Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
H ow to Save Lives with Naloxone: Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. Naloxone is administered by injection or intranasal. Any adult can learn how to administer this life-saving medicine.
Register by email for zoom ID invitation: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com
Social Emotional Learning in Action
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Social Emotional Learning in Action
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Watch as RYC Youth Educator teaches SEL topics to 3rd and 4th graders.
Rainbow Run Highlights
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Social Emotional Learning in Action
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Watch the highlights from our 3rd annual Rainbow Fun Run!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Rye Youth Council's support of young people in our community has not waivered during the pandemic. Watch our programs in action! Special thanks to MH Montages for creating this wonderful video.
Kids Are Always Listening!
Kids Are Always Listening!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Social Emotional Learning article, by Jess Lodato, RYC Youth Educator
Little kids have big ears, and our adolescents take in more than they let on. Our kids hear us even when we think they can’t or aren’t paying attention. This is something for adults to be aware of as we head into an uncertain and unfamiliar school year with the anxiety of COVID-19.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Kids Are Always Listening!
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Please click here for a listing of COVID-19 resources including a resource for no-cost mental health sessions from community professionals.
Board of Directors and Staff
Staff
Lisa Dominici, Executive Director, execdirector@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor, LTillmon@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator, jlodato@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Board of Directors
Giuliana Addesso, M.ED.
Monica Brenner
Kathleen Brigham
Pixie Brokaw
Erin Buckley
Allison Chader, co-president
Catherine Conway
Rammy Harwood
Sally Joyce
Meghann Kelly
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Elyssa Gray, co-president
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed., co-president
Susan Reid-Dullea, MS
Andrea Silviotti
Elisabeth Thorington, treasurer
Marnie White, LCSW
Daryl Woolsey
RYC Employment Services Team (RYCES)
Erin Buckley
Allison Chader
Kristina Dorfman
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed.
Cathy Pirone
Kassandra Souply
Ex Officio Advisors
Sharon Cammisa
Lisa Ruderman Chen
Kristin Jautz
Jackie Mazzilli
M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW