CORTLAND PREVENTION RESOURCES, YOUTH ASSIST PROGRAMS | CORTLAND PREVENTION RESOURCES, A DIVISION OF FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES

Compass -Designed to pair youth in grades 5-12 with a college student mentor to serve as a positive role model. Each week pro-social activities promote positive identity and values, social competencies, wellness and commitment to learning. New sessions begin each September and February and is a commitment of 10 weeks.Group Activities -When Compass is not in session, there are other activities that are supervised with trained mentors to help with social skills, building relationships, life skills, and improving self-esteem. This program is for youth ages 9-18 who are looking to participate in a fun pro-social activity. All activities are substance free and provide positive alternatives to drug and alcohol use. Individual Mentoring - Individual Mentors are available to youth grades 6-12 who are looking for a way to get involved in the community and have new experiences. Our trained mentors spend approximately 2-3 hours weekly with the youth and work on building relationships, improving social skills, and having a better outlook on the future. Great opportunity for individuals to interact with a positive role model.

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211 Tompkins Cortland

Physical Address

165 Main St Suite B, Cortland, NY 13045

Application process

First-come, first-served enrollment

Languages

English

Service area

Cortland County, New York

Agency info

CORTLAND PREVENTION RESOURCES, A DIVISION OF FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES

Prevention education, intervention, information and referral and community-based services Collaborating with other agencies throughout the county and state to make referrals and inform of available resources for individuals in need Provide information for evaluation and referrals to local and regional addiction treatment centers Conducting semi-annual collection events for unused and expired medications, both prescription and over-the-counter Multiple programs for youth and families offered