Upcoming Programs & Events
So Now You Have a Cell Phone . . .
Organization & Time Management for Middle School Students
Organization & Time Management for Middle School Students
Ring, Ring, Ring...Rye Youth Council is calling to invite you to an informative evening for parents and their children to discuss the effects cell phones have on our brain chemistry and safe and responsible use of cell phones and social media. Monday, October 2nd, 6:30-7:30 at the Rye Free Reading Room.
Organization & Time Management for Middle School Students
Organization & Time Management for Middle School Students
Organization & Time Management for Middle School Students
This two-part program from Rye Youth Council is for middle school students to learn tactical time management and organizational skills, with specific skill-building exercises that focus on weekly planning, organization, and habit building, and identifying areas needing improvement.
Tuesday, October 16th & Thursday, October 26th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Rye Free Reading Room
5th Annual Rainbow Run Tickets on Sale
Organization & Time Management for Middle School Students
Become Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Tickets are on sale now for the 5th annual RYC Rainbow Run for kids in grades K-6 on Tuesday, November 7th, at Rye Town Park. Kids can dress in colorful outfits and run, walk, or skip through a meandering .7-mile course at the beautiful Rye Town Park. For more info and to purchase tickets click here or visit www.RyeYouthCouncil.org
Become Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Positive Intelligence: Shifting to a More Positive Mindset
Become Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Every parent, teacher coach, grandparent, and adult who interacts with adolescents and teens should be certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. It's like CPR but for mental wellness.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of emerging or existing mental health and substance use challenges; approach and talk with a young person you're concerned about; and connect a young person to appropriate.
Parent Support Groups Starting in October
Positive Intelligence: Shifting to a More Positive Mindset
Positive Intelligence: Shifting to a More Positive Mindset
RYC RESTORE Clinical Director Linda Tillmon, LCSW, will hold Support Groups for parents whose kids struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
For parents/guardians with kids ages 5-11: Biweekly on Wednesdays, starting Oct. 18th, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.
For parents/guardians with kids ages 12-18: Biweekly on Thursdays, starting October 19th, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Choose the time that works best for you!
Positive Intelligence: Shifting to a More Positive Mindset
Positive Intelligence: Shifting to a More Positive Mindset
Positive Intelligence: Shifting to a More Positive Mindset
Learn how you and your family can create a habit of positive thinking!
Join Author, Life Coach, and Rye Mom Susan Ross to learn how responding to life's challenges with Positive Intelligence creates a more positive mindset. Susan will share how her middle school son's resilience and use of positive intelligence in the face of adversity inspired her award-winning book, Welcome to Planet Positive
Thursday, October 19th, 6:30-7:30pm,
Rye Free Reading Room.
Sponsorship Available for the 5th Annual Rainbow Run
Sponsorship Available for the 5th Annual Rainbow Run
Sponsorship Available for the 5th Annual Rainbow Run
Don't miss the opportunity to get your company name, brand and logo in front of 350+ kids, parents, and community members! Become a RYC Rainbow Run Sponsor and support Youth Mental Health.
Become an RYC Ally and Support Youth Mental Health
Sponsorship Available for the 5th Annual Rainbow Run
Sponsorship Available for the 5th Annual Rainbow Run
Become an RYC Ally to Support Youth Mental Health. A 3-year giving commitment directly impacts RYC's ability to maintain and grow our programs and deliver our support services that strengthen the mental health and wellness of kids in our community.
Post a Job/Find a Job
Sponsorship Available for the 5th Annual Rainbow Run
Watch the new RYC Video
Rye Youth Council provides a way for local businesses and organizations to offer employment and community service to local youth, and we make it easy for local youth to find available jobs and service opportunities.
Watch the new RYC Video
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 5-22
Watch the new RYC Video
RYC recently created a video to create awareness of our program and support services that promote mental health and wellness. Please watch to see our programs in action!
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 5-22
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 5-22
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 5-22
RYC Restore is a short-term (3-6 months) counseling and referral service for youth ages 5-22. To learn more or seek help, send a confidential email to: Restore@ryeyouthcouncil.org
What is Your Why?
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 5-22
Counseling Services for Kids Ages 5-22
Today, we hope that you join RYC Board Member Rammy Harwood in showing Rye Youth Council your support. Whatever your WHY, your generosity helps to support the social, emotional, and mental health of our kids with programming, mental health support, and educational events in our schools. All so our children can grow up with greater self-awareness, relationship skills, self-management, social awareness, and make better and more responsible decisions.
Board of Directors and Staff
Staff
Lisa Dominici, Executive Director, execdirector@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor, LTillmon@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Board of Directors
Liza Bainbridge
Monica Brenner, co-president
Kathleen Brigham, M.Ed.
Pixie Brokaw
Erin Buckley
Jason Feinberg
Rammy Harwood
Sally Joyce, co-president
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Willie Gould
Elyssa Gray
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed
Alissa Osier
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Rachel Spice, treasurer
Marnie White, LCSW
Tracy Wydra
Ex Officio Advisors
Sharon Cammisa
Allison Chader
Lisa Ruderman Chen
Susan Reid-Dullea, M.Ed.
Kristin Jautz
Jackie Mazzilli
M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW
Elisabeth Thorington
Daryl Woolsey