Attention incoming college freshmen (and parents/guardians) -- join us on July 25th to hear first-hand experience, advice, and professional guidance that will help ease the transition to college.
Panelists:
* Joseph Cloidt, assistant director, Purchase College Counseling Center
* Kathleen Brigham, founder & director, Brigham Learning, parent
* Nate Brigham, a rising college sophomore
*Gretchen Farr, parent
*Gwyneth and Ewan Farr, rising college junior and sophomore
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
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.
Sign up to receive notification of future course dates here. #mentalhealthmatters
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 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.
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.
Watch the highlights from our 3rd annual Rainbow Fun Run!
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.
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.
Lisa Dominici, Executive Director, execdirector@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor, LTillmon@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator, jlodato@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Giuliana Addesso, M.Ed.
Monica Brenner, co-president
Kathleen Brigham, M.Ed.
Pixie Brokaw
Erin Buckley
Catherine Conway
Rammy Harwood
Sally Joyce, co-president
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Elyssa Gray
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed
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
Rye Youth Council engages, educates and empowers youth, strengthens family, and builds community. We focus on promoting social and emotional learning and mental well-being of young people in our community.
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