We believe that every child will benefit
from a focus on mental well-being.
Rye Youth Council is a non-profit resource for the entire community, collaborating with families, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and government to promote social and emotional development, strengthen resilience, and support the mental health of local youth.
Open Hearts. Healthy Minds.
At RYC, we elevate and prioritize the importance of mental well-being.
Mental and physical well-being are equally important. Our youth need both in order to be their strongest, healthiest selves. We advocate to keep mental well-being top of mind, and achievable for our youth.
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Counseling
Restore, our low-cost mental health counseling, provides short-term therapy to kids ages 5-22 to help youth navigate through times of emotional distress and develop a path forward with new skills and perspectives.
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Youth Programs
We help youth develop social and emotional competencies with programs designed to strengthen confidence, build resilience, and address the challenges which impact mental well-being.
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Adult Programs
We teach adults about the wide spectrum of social and emotional health and to know when, where, why, and how to seek help for children when needed. We offer support groups for parents whose kids struggle with social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
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Teen Mental Health First Aid Certification Course
Teens ages 14 - 18 can become certified in the nationally recognized Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) by attending a course offered by Rye Youth Council.
Recently highlighted by Governor Hochul as "critical training" for teens, ths course is free, and underwritten by a grant from Mental Health Association New York State.
To register for a future date or learn more email Regina, rvenditto@ryeyouthcouncil.org
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Watch How We Support Youth Mental Health and Well-being
Hear from students, parents, educators and community members how Rye Youth Council supports social emotional development, strengthens resilience, and supports youth mental health. Thank you to A2V Media for this professional production!
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Youth Employment Job Board
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.
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Adult Certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid
A certification course that will empower you to help a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis! The earlier a child or young adult receives care, the better their outcome will be!
Click the link below to be notified of future trainings.
Watch our video
RYC’s video creates awareness of our program and support services that promote mental health and wellness. Please watch to see our programs in action!