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.
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 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
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.
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
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.
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.
Please click here for a listing of COVID-19 resources including a resource for no-cost mental health sessions from community professionals.
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
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
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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Conveniently located on the second floor of the Rye YMCA
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm EST