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  • Violence:

    • Tips for Talking to Children About Violence
    • Parent guidelines for helping youth after the recent shooting
    • Talking to children about the shooting
    • Tips for Parents on Media Coverage

     

    Community Resources:

    Helplines:

    National Suicide Prevention Hotline

    https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

    24 hours/7 days per week    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

     

    Crisis Text Line- 24 hours/7 days per week

    text Hello to 741741

    Free, confidential, 24 hrs./7 days per week, with a trained crisis counselor

    http://www.crisistextline.org/hello/

     

    Lifeline Crisis Chat- 24 hours/7 days per week

    Free, confidential online chat with a trained crisis counselor  

    https://www.contact-usa.org/chat.html

     

    24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Assault Center 518-447-7716

     

    Emergency Psychiatric Care:

     

    Parsons/Northern Rivers Child & Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team 518-292-5499

    Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am-7pm

     

    Capital District Psychiatric Center CDPC  Crisis #518- 549-6500

    24 hours/7 days per week

     

    Four Winds Hospital Saratoga  518-584-3600 or 1-800-959-1287

     

    Ellis Hospital ER 518-243-4121

     

    ***also access your local Emergency Room (ER)

     

    Outpatient Counseling Services:

     

    Albany County Children’s Mental Health Clinic 518-447-4550

    http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/DepartmentforChildrenYouthandFamilies/ChildrensMentalHealthDivision.aspx

    260 South Pearl St., Albany, NY

    Sliding scale payment available, counseling, and medication management

    *Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-11am WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS, every insurance except Empire Bluecross

     

    SUNY Psychological Services Center 518-442-4900

    http://www.albany.edu/psc/55976.php

    299 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12206

    Sliding scale payment $10-45 per session

     

    Albany Associates for Child and Family Mental Health 518-452-4232

    5 Pinewest Plaza, Albany, NY 12205

     

    Pinnacle Behavioral Health 518-689-0244 

    http://www.pinnaclebehavioralhealth.com/

    10 McKown Rd.,  Albany, NY 12203

    Psychiatric services available

     

    CDPC Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services 518-549-6929

    https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/cdpc/

    75 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208

    Psychiatric services available, will work with families who are not able to pay

     

    Parsons Child and Family Guidance Clinic 518-431-1650

    https://www.parsonscenter.org/our-services/behavioral-health

    401 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205

    Sliding scale payment and psychiatric services available

     

    Ellis Outpatient Child and Adolescent Treatment 518-382-2290

    http://www.ellismedicine.org/services/mental-health.aspx

    624 McClellan St., Suite 202 2nd floor, Schenectady, NY 12304

    Psychiatric services available

     

    Capital Counseling 518-462-6531  

    http://capitalcounseling.org/

    650 Warren St., Albany, NY 12208  

     

    Capital District Behavioral Health 518-785-7283  

    http://www.cdbehavioralhealth.com/

    20 Century Hill Drive, Suite 202, Latham, NY 122110

     

    Bethlehem Counseling Associates 518-439-0090  

    http://bethlehemcounseling.com/

    200 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY

     

    Northeast Psychological Associates 518-456-2060 

    http://nepsych.com/

    435 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 

     

    Capital Psychology 518-355-5800 

    http://cappsych.vpweb.com/

    3761 Carman Rd., Schenectady NY

     

    HPA/Live Well 518-218-1188

    http://hpalivewell.com/

    260 Washington Avenue Extension, Corporate Plaza #101, Albany, NY

     

    Psychology Wellness Practice 518-608-4271

    http://www.pwpractice.com/

    950 New Loudon Road, Suite 101, Latham, NY  12110

     

    ***Speak with the School Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist for a more specific referral

    Specific Concerns:

     

    Substance Abuse:

     

    SPARC St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center 518-783-5381  www.sphcs.org/outpatientrehabilitation

    636 New Loudon Rd., Latham NY

    Evaluation and outpatient services

     

    Hope House 518-452-0001

    www.hopehouseinc.org

    inpatient ages 13-20, males only

     

    Equinox Chemical Dependency Counseling Center 518-435-9931

    http://www.equinoxinc.org/page/chemical-dependency-counseling-center-14.html

    500 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 

    Assessment and counseling

    Grief and Loss:

     

    Wave Riders, The Community Hospice 518-724-0200 

    http://www.communityhospice.org/services/grief-support/

    445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205

    Free bereavement counseling for individuals and families of all ages, Wave Riders group counseling ages 3-17, Camp Erin in Albany on weekends for fun, grief education, and support ages 6-17

     

    Cindy’s Comfort Camp 518-696-5676

     https://www.doublehranch.org/calendar-event/cindyscomfortcamp/

    Glens Falls, NY 12801

    Free weekend overnight camp for ages 6-17 who experienced the death or serious illness of parent/sibling

     

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 518-791-1544 

    https://afsp.org/chapter/afsp-capital-region-new-york/

    E.Greenbush, NY 12061

    Post-suicide family support, support groups throughout Capital Region

     

    The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families

    www.dougy.org

     

    Autism/Social Skills:

     

    Chelsea Place Psychological Services 518-982-1886

    Clifton Park, NY 12065

    Developmental assessments, specialized Autism evaluations, individual and group counseling

     

    The College of St. Rose, Dr. Susan Deluke 518-454-5194   

    https://www.strose.edu/academics/schools/school-of-education/campus-based-professional-groups/friday-knights-program/

    432 Western Ave., Albany, NY

    Friday Knight recreation program, summer days program, swim program, social skills groups

     

    Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), SUNY Albany 518-442-2574

    http://www.albany.edu/autism/clinicalservices.php

    1400 Washington Ave., Albany, NY

    Trainings and parent seminars, advocacy and education, diagnostic services

     

    Parenting:

     

    Talk2Prevent

    https://talk2prevent.ny.gov/

    Underage alcohol use

     

    Common Sense Media

    https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

     

    Strengthening Families Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension 518-765-3559

    24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville NY 12186

    http://albany.cce.cornell.edu/home-family/positive-parenting

     

    Reproductive Health and Education:

     

    Planned Parenthood, Albany Health Center 518-434-5678 

    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/new-york/albany/12206/albany-health-center-3336-91020

    855 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206

    HIV/STD testing, pregnancy testing, options and services, men’s health services, Teen Clinic on Thursdays 3-6pm, etc.

     

    Community Maternity Services 518-482-8836 

    https://www.cccms.org/programs-services/community-based-outreach

    27 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203

    Services for pregnant teens and parenting teens, including adoption and respite services

     

    Eating Disorders:

     

    HPA/Live Well 518-218-1188

    http://hpalivewell.com/

    260 Washington Avenue Extension, Corporate Plaza #101, Albany, NY

     

    Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault:

     

    Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center 518-447-7100

    24 hr. sexual assault hotline 518-447-7716

    http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/CrimeVictimandSexualViolenceCenter.aspx

    112 State St., Albany, NY 12207

    FREE individual and group counseling and more

     

    Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network

    24/7 hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

    https://www.rainn.org/

     

    Dating Abuse/Domestic Violence:

     

    Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center 518-447-7100

    24 hr. sexual assault hotline 518-447-7716

    http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/CrimeVictimandSexualViolenceCenter.aspx

    112 State St., Albany, NY 12207- FREE individual and group counseling and more

     

    The National Domestic Violence Hotline

    http://www.thehotline.org/

    24hr. 1-800-799-7233

     

    www.breakthecycle.org

     

    www.loveisrespect.org

    for help, text: LOVEIS to 22522 (msg and data rates may apply)

     

    Pre and Post-Adoption:

     

    Adoption Navigation Services, Parsons Child and Family Center 518-426-2600

    https://www.parsonscenter.org/our-services/residential-and-foster-care-services

    60 Academy Rd., Albany NY 12208 

     

    Adoptive Families of the Capital Region 518-763-8019

    www.adoptivefamiliesny.org

    Adoption support group for adoptive families and individuals

     

    Lesbian, Gay, Transgender:

     

    Pride Center of the Capital Region 518-462-6138

    https://www.capitalpridecenter.org/programs-services/

    332 Hudson Ave., Albany, NY

    Various youth support and family programs, alternative prom, group and individual counseling

     

    Choices Counseling and Consulting  518-438-2222

    http://choicesconsulting.com/

    10 Colvin Ave., Albany NY 12206

     

    http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    24/7 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386

    Trevor Chat 24 hours/7 days per week

    Trevor Text 24 hours/7 days per week, text: START to 678678 (msg and data rates may apply)

     

    http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

     

    Sibling Support:

     

    Bus Stop Club 518-221-4402

     http://www.busstopclub.com/ 

    program for youth ages 5-15 whohave a sibling suffering from a chronic illness/disability

     

    Homeless Youth:

     

    Equinox  518-689-2129

    http://www.equinoxinc.org/page/housing-39.html

    95 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206

    Transitional Living Program, ages 16-21

     

    Bishop Howard J. Hubbard Hall 518-437-6547

    https://stanneinstitute.org/community-partnerships-for-youth-empowerment/

    emergency shelter open 24/7/365 to any youth, male or female, ages 13-17 who is a runaway, homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or in an otherwise unsafe situation

     

    Delinquency/PINS/Probation:

     

    Albany County Department of Probation, Juvenile Services  518-487-5200

    http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/DepartmentofProbation/juvenile-services.aspx

    60 South Pearl St., Albany 

    Providing juvenile intake, screening, assessment and diversion services in lieu of immediate Family Court referrals

                                                                                                                  

    Vocational:

     

    Job Corps 1-800-733-JOBS (5627) 

    https://glenmont.jobcorps.gov/

    822 River Rd., Glenmont, NY 12077

    Helps young people ages 16-24 improve quality of their lives through career technical and academic training

     

    Affordable Internet Options:

     

    Connect2compete

    https://www.cox.com/aboutus/connect2compete/low-cost-internet.html

     

    Everyoneon.org

    https://www.everyoneon.org/

     

    Health Insurance:

     

    Affordable Health Care 1-855-355-5777

     https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/

     

    Albany Department of Social Services Program :    518-447-7300

    http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/DepartmentofSocialServices/ProgramsandServices.aspx   

    Information regarding HEAP (help with heating bills), child care subsidies, child support enforcement, employment services, food stamps, Medicaid, public assistance, etc.

     

    If  None  of  This  Information  is  What  You  Need:

     

    Call 2-1-1

    http://www.211.org

    One easy number to call for free, confidential information and referral, on any issues such as food, housing, child care, employment, health care, senior care, substance abuse, mental health, financial problems, crisis counseling, legal matters, etc.

     

     

     

     

     

    Updated 6/19/19

     

Address 432 New Salem Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186

Phone (518) 765-3314

Fax (518) 765-5547

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