Register now for the Rye Youth Council 3rd Annual Trivia Night: Sunday, February 5th at 4:30pm via Zoom.. The whole family is invited to join us online for an hour of friendly competition including 5-7 rounds of questions and awesome prizes for winners of each round, -- all played via Kahoot! Thank you to these generous sponsors.
RYC RESTORE Clinical Director Linda Tillmon, LCSW, will facilitate a new 6-week Support Group for parents whose kids struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our discussions will include effective strategies to help manage your child's social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Join us!
Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)? It is not always easy to talk to kids about relationships, consent, dating violence, and other difficult topics, and finding a way to have these conversations is vital. Join s Rye Youth Council and My Sister's Pace on February 28th to develop skills to discuss these topics, and more, with the young people in their lives.
Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)? It is not always easy to talk to kids about relationships, consent, dating violence, and other difficult topics, and finding a way to have these conversations is vital. Join s Rye Youth Council and My Sister's Pace on February 28th to develop skills to discuss these topics, and more, with the young people in their lives.
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.
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
This January, shop for your groceries, protect the environment, and support Rye Youth Council! For every purchase of a $2.50 community bag from the Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Place, Port Chester NY we will receive a $1 donation. Happy shopping!
Staying in to shop online? Head to smile.amazon.com and choose Rye Youth Council Inc. All of your exciting new purchases will give 0.05% back to RYC, with no extra cost to you! Thank you for all of your support, and happy shopping!
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
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.
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.
Lisa Dominici, Executive Director, execdirector@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor, LTillmon@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator, Program Manager, jlodato@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Monica Brenner, co-president
Kathleen Brigham, M.Ed.
Pixie Brokaw
Erin Buckley
Rammy Harwood
Sally Joyce, co-president
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Elyssa Gray
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed
Susan Reid-Dullea, M.Ed.
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Rachel Spice, treasurer
Marnie White, LCSW
Ex Officio Advisors
Sharon Cammisa
Allison Chader
Lisa Ruderman Chen
Kristin Jautz
Jackie Mazzilli
M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW
Elisabeth Thorington
Daryl Woolsey
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.
We cannot do this without your financial support!
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supports the social, emotional, and mental health of youth in our community.
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Conveniently located on the second floor of the Rye YMCA
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm EST