An program which combines both educational and recreational activities to enrich, encourage and build self-esteem to local youth and help with school, social and other life areas.

The Merakey Center for Hope is a youth drop-in center for young people ages 11-21 who live in the city of Newburgh, NY. This program is available after school and offers many workshops, including ceramics, music, dance, photography, creative writing, and more.

* Offers vision rehabilitation services for individuals with vision that includes: Low Vision Evaluations - specialized lenses, visual aids, magnifiers. InSight Shop - full service non-optical store, offering adaptive devices, visual aids, talking watches & clocks, cooking aids, large print items, frames, magnifiers, lighting, and adapted toys for sale. Vision Rehabilitation/adaptive skills training for activities of daily living. Orientation and mobility travel training. Social work/case management services. Support groups available - 3rd TU of month 10:00AM-12:00PM. Call for accessibility needs. * Offers vocational/employment services that include: assessment, placement, job supports and training, follow-up. * Offers Adaptive Technology services - to support vocational/educational goals - adaptations for computers, specialized software and hardware by referral of a New York State Commission for the Blind vocational rehabilitation counselor.* Provides children's services that include: Monthly recreation programs for children who are legally blind and their families. Parent support/education group/Family Resource Center.* Provides community education and outreach services.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

The Rockland Community College Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is a dropout prevention and college access program that is funded by the New York State Education Department. RCC LPP serves 340 historically excluded students (grades 7-12) in the East Ramapo, North Rockland and Nyack school districts. Rockland Community College LPP is committed to the belief that all students can learn and should have equal access to resources.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Designed to foster student growth and academic success. Enrichment services are provided as early as grade 6, through high school graduation and transition to college and/or the workforce. Hofstra University and partner schools offer a coordination of enrichment services on campus and at school sites. Partner schools provide counseling, mentoring, tutoring, goal-setting, college tours, career exploration, service learning and more, while Hofstra University offers academic support through the Saturday Scholars Academy, career exploration through the Summer Scholars Academy and mentoring through the Transition to High School Program. Active participants also have the opportunity to attend the annual New York State Education Department Empire Leadership Summit. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend workshops, events and join Parent Involvement in Education (PIE), a parent committee that helps facilitate student success. Call for more detailed information.

Provides a community mental health program designed to assist people with psychiatric conditions with choosing, getting and keeping educational goals. Services are provided in individual counseling sessions in the office or directly on campus. Support is provided to individuals seeking to get a GED, attend vocational training, or attend college.

* Provides academic counseling and services to help Rochester City School District graduate: Tutoring. SAT and ACT preparation classes. Academic and empowerment workshops. Assistance with college applications.

Serves part-time students and working adults interested in pursuing degrees by taking courses during evening, online or at the Syracuse campus. Offers a variety of courses and subjects, both credit bearing and non-credit bearing. Also offers Summer and Winter session courses, which provide opportunities to take accelerated courses outside of the standard fall and spring semesters.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Provides services for children, youth, adults and seniors, such as drinking driver program, educational and counseling services, Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Program (NHTD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), as well as a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

After school program that focuses on academics, life skills, and career and college exploration. Teens participate in classroom and group lessons in a safe environment. Summer program is for 6 weeks and during the six week period, Monday-Thursday (or four days a week), the students work at the designated internship site and Fridays (or 1 day a week) the students work on life skills, career and college exploration.

* Provides academic tutoring and support services for at risk youth. Academic enrichment services (tutoring and support). Life skills strategies. College and Career exploration. Community Service opportunities. Social and cultural experiences. Workshops for parents.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Provides a community mental health program designed to assist people with psychiatric conditions with choosing, getting and keeping educational goals. Services are provided in individual counseling sessions in the office or directly on campus. Support is provided to individuals seeking to get a GED, attend vocational training, or attend college.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Provides tutors and other support services to low income or first generation high school students, to complete high school and prepare them to enroll in college.

Delivers basic literacy courses to out-of-school youth between 18-21. Instruction is provided in reading, writing, mathematics and the development of English speaking, listening and writing skills. This program also provides for an assessment and support services program to help young adults plan for future employment. Call for more detailed information.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Summer Youth Employment & Training Program (SYETP) is a summer academic and career development program. Youth are exposed to an enriching learning environment that includes academic development, career/vocational focus, and exploration/recreational activities. Participants 14 to 18 have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing/summer internships and earn a stipend for their participation.

* Facilitates meetings between caregivers and their children to work with a Hillside Family Peer Advocate. * Parent education opportunities including active parenting, support groups, and a variety of informational workshops that help increase social connections. * Access to mental health services with an on-site clinician. * Referrals to other community-based services including substance use treatment; mental health services; Women, Infant & Children (WIC) supports; domestic violence supports; food banks; SSI;day care; housing; employment opportunities; and recreational activities. * Support that allows families to accomplish personal goals such as furthering their education and finding job/internship opportunities. * Support for youth and families in achieving success in school, as needed. * Offers monthly family activities offered on-site or in the community.

* Provides a college and career readiness program that offers middle and high school students academic support, social-emotional mentorship, and job readiness training and placement to prepare them for post-graduation success.