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 our 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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June 15 - College Transition Night
Join us to hear a panel of RHS Class of 2025 alumni share their inside scoop on the first few weeks and months at college.
The topics discussed will address the issues most seniors think/worry about . . . navigating roommates, dining halls, dorms, athletics, friendships, etc.
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Summer Counseling Group for Rising 6th Graders
This group will meet weekly on Mondays from July 6th through August 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Students will learn skills to aid them in the transition to middle school. Use the link below to learn more and to register.
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Our Coffee, Your Questions -- Free Walk-In Parent Sessions
RYC's new walk-in parent sessions are happening now until the end of the school year. Stop by RYC offices, located on the 2nd floor of the Rye YMCA, Friday mornings from 8 - 11 a.m. to meet with Josine van der Knoop, certified parent coach, or Linda Tillmon, LCSW, and to discuss and work through parenting challenges -- big and small!
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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!