COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) | GREATER MENTAL HEALTH OF NEW YORK
Provides specially trained volunteer advocates to assist children who are abused or neglected and usually in foster care or are at risk for foster care placement. CASA volunteer ensure that the child's medical care, mental health, and educational needs are met and help the court determine the best interest of the child. Volunteers typically work with one or two families, devoting time and energy to assist the court and child welfare system in making the best possible permanent plan for the child.
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Physical Address
580 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fax
(914) 592-3829
Fax
Application process
Call for Information or Email
Fee
None/Not Applicable
Eligibility
Westchester youth, ages birth to 21, who have been abused and neglected and in foster care or those at-risk for foster care placementVolunteers: Adults, age 21 and up
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
GREATER MENTAL HEALTH OF NEW YORK
A community based not-for-profit mental health agency that delivers a wide array of person-centered and recovery oriented services, professional and community education and advocacy. Services include licensed out-patient clinics, housing, vocational support, ACT team, Northern Westchester Recovery Network, Westchester Recovery Network, Family Support, Sterling Community Center, and OnTrackNY (for young adults in the first year of psychosis). Services are available for all ages and are offered on-site at OMH licensed clinics as well as in home and community settings.