AGENCIES THAT FOCUS ON YOUTH IN AREAS OTHER THAN DRUG/ALCOHOL
Bob Lanier Center for Education, Physical and Cultural Development, 157 Hemstead Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. Contact Elaine T. Blyden Executive Director (716) 834-2052
Primary Service: Education.
Type of Service: Workshop/group, living skills and recreation.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition and continuous service serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. Restrictions, must be a high school or elementary student, no violent offenders.
Description of Service: 3hours/5 days at 185 Lang Ave. Includes Math and English language and Arts enhancement. Remedial classes, athletics and recreational activities, life skills development workshops, e.g. HIV/AIDS education, pregnancy prevention, character development and job readiness training. Participants spend 1 hour daily in academics, activities and life skills
Length of Participation: Until graduation
Waiting List: None
Buffalo Public Schools Parents Center 15 East Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14203. Contact Bonnie V.M. Nelson, Supervisor (716) 851-3651
Primary Service Provided: Academic tutoring and preparation to enter the Buffalo Public Schools
Type of Services: Family Education
Judicial Stage: Restricted to Buffalo Public School families-children.
Description of Service: Overall goal of the program is parents and children learning together. Programs include, Project Spider Early Childhood Program for children and their parents ages 6mos. through pre-school. GED, English as a Second Language, field trips, academic tutoring, informational workshops, a teen program and adult computer classes.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: varies-ongoing registration
Buffalo Teen Challenge, 124 Locust Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. Contact Rev. Mike Wing (716) 855-0602
Primary Service: Drug/Alcohol treatment, education intensive supervision, in addition to residential, drug/alcohol, individual counseling, employment search, family counseling, living and job training skills, and religious activities.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition, serving all courts except family court. Eligibility/target offense, felony, misdemeanor and probation/ parole violations. Restricted to males age 18 and over.
Description of Service: Residential Christian ministry for men with problems of drug abuse, and/or trouble with the law. 2-part program: 1) 3-4 month induction learning discipline-bible study, work, daily schedule, 2) 8 month vocational training at 220 acre farm in Rehrersburg, PA, teaching geared toward the meaning of a fulfilled, productive life, includes cooperation with local schools for high school diploma/GED. Also counsels and refers females and adolescents with drug and alcohol problems.
Length of Participation: 12 months
Waiting List: 1 week-2 months
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services Lancaster Branch 11 West Main Street, Suite A, Lancaster, NY 14086. Contact Marybeth Reger Office Manger (716) 681-6611
Primary Service Provided: Mental Health treatment, workshop/group
Type of Service: In house services include individual and family counseling, plus health care
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition and
continuous service
serving all courts except U.S. Courts(?) Restricted to
severely/emotionally disturbed (SED) children age 19 or less and their families.
Description of Service: Problems treated: illegal activities that bring children into contact with courts and police; difficult and disturbing behaviors; severe conflict or breakdown in family communication such as separation/divorce/death severe illness; child abuse/incest/rape/molestation/physical abuse; hyperactivity; not getting along in school; and depression. Client must be able to function above IQ level of 70 to benefit. Waiting list depends on client's schedule flexibility and the severity of the need.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: 1 day-2 weeks
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services Southtowns Branch, 3520 South Western Blvd., Orchard Park, NY 14217. Contact Sheri Bell, Branch Manager (716) 662-2103
Primary Service: Mental Health Treatment. In addition to case management, and workshop/group. In house services include, individual and family counseling and parenting.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition and continuous service, serving all courts except U.S. Courts. Restricted to severely/emotionally disturbed (SED) children age 19 or less and their families.
Description of Service: Problems treated: illegal activities that bring children into contact with courts and police; difficult and disturbing behaviors; severe conflict or breakdown in family communication such as separation/divorce/death severe illness; child abuse/incest/rape/molestation/physical abuse; hyperactivity; not getting along in school; and depression. Client must be able to function above IQ level of 70 to benefit. Waiting list depends on client's schedule flexibility and the severity of the need.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: 1-7 days
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services Buffalo East Branch,14837 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209. Contact Mary Grover, Branch Manager (716) 881-2405
Primary Service: Mental Health Treatment, and case management. In house services include individual and family counseling, and health care.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition and continuous service, serving all courts except U.S. Courts. Restricted to severely/emotionally disturbed (SED) children age 19 or less and their families.
Description of Service: Problems treated: illegal activities that bring children into contact with courts and police; difficult and disturbing behaviors; severe conflict or breakdown in family communication such as separation/divorce/death severe illness; child abuse/incest/rape/molestation/physical abuse; hyperactivity; not getting along in school; and depression. Client must be able to function above IQ level of 70 to benefit. Waiting list depends on client's schedule flexibility and the severity of the need.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: 1 day-3 months
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services 3350 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214. Contact Intake Program 881-2617
Primary Service: Mental Health Treatment, type of service, case management. In house services include individual/ family counseling, and health care.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition and continuous service, serving all courts except U.S. Courts. Restricted to severely/emotionally disturbed (SED) children age 19 or less and their families.
Description of Service: Problems treated, illegal activities that bring children into contact with courts and police; difficult and disturbing behaviors; severe conflict or breakdown in family communication such as separation/divorce/death severe illness; child abuse/incest/rape/molestation/physical abuse; hyperactivity; not getting along in school; and depression. Client must be able to function above IQ level of 70 to benefit. Waiting list depends on client's schedule flexibility and the severity of the need.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need
Waiting List: No, however, if specific evening time or credentials are requested of therapist, there may be a wait.
Church Mission of Help, 153 West Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14222 Contact. Pat McCarr (716) 884-7569.
Primary Service: Mental health treatment. In house services include individual/family counseling, parenting skills and men's group.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition, continuous service. Serving all courts. Eligibility/target offense, misdemeanors.
Description of Service: Individual, couples, family, group and adolescent counseling. Short and long term counseling covers: relationships, marriage, coping with loss, parent-child, survivors of sexual abuse. Sliding scale fee. Some insurances accepted, Medicaid on limited basis. Must be able to pay at least $20.
Length of Participation: As needed
Waiting List: 2-3 weeks
Community Concern of WNY, 6722 Erie Road, Derby, NY 14047. Contact Jerry S. Bartone Director (716) 947-5025, website: www.communityconcern.org
Primary Service: Group counseling to first-time offense teens and behavioral health.
Judicial Stage: First Offense
Description of Service: An 8 week group treatment program includes a visit to the Collins Correctional Facility. Conducted by professional counselors. Courts are given written evaluation and recommendation regarding disposition of charges. Length of time on waiting list depends upon minimum group size of 8. Clients are allowed to miss no more than 2 sessions. Approximately 1-2 groups a year. Restrictions on program eligibility are rare.
Length of Participation: 8 weeks
Waiting List: Varies
Main
Primary Service: Education
Type of Service:
Educational-large group
and individual
Judicial Stage: Pre-trial
Description of Service:
Provides educational
services to inmates under the age of 22 who are incarcerated within the city
limits. Secondary program for students aged 17-21; GED Test Preparation program
for other adult inmates. Adult Career Plans are developed in consultation with
the students and re-entry challenges are discussed.
Length of Participation: Daily
classes, 12 months a year. Students may attend until goals are achieved.
Waiting List: Usually
none
Contact: Ken Duszynski, Clinical Supervisor (716) 893-0062.
Primary Service: Mental Health Treatment including, case management and day treatment.
Judicial Stage: Pre-and Post-disposition, serving all courts. Eligibility/target offenses, felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations. In house services include alcohol/drug, individual and family counseling, education, living and parenting skills. Restricted to children and adults.
Description of Service: Pre-admission comprehensive assessment links client with appropriate program, can occur at office/ home/institution. Child and adult mental health, family counseling, psychiatric treatment, individual/ group counseling, chemical dependency assessments and treatment. Groups on parenting, self-esteem, living with a physical and/or mental illness, anger management and women's issues. Medication evaluation. Medicare/Medicaid/ private/sliding fee.
Length of Participation: Varies based on need.
Waiting List: None
YO' Buffalo, 77 Goodell Street, Buffalo, New York 14209 contact Laurdes Iglesias Ext. 313. 885-9840
Primary Service: Education intensive Supervision Type of Service Case Management Work Workshop/Group. In house services include education, employment search, and job skills training.
Judicial Stage: Continuous service, serving City and Family court eligibility/target offense felony, misdemeanor and probation/parole violations restricted to ages 16-21.
Description of Service: Program provides case management, employment and counseling services, job training, job search assistance, job placement and skills assessment.
Length of Participation: Varies according to client need
Waiting List: 2-4 weeks
SAFE Salvation Army Family Education 960 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Contact Tina L. Dell, M.Ed., NCC, Program Director (716)855-2300, On-Site Supervised Program, Gilberto Cruz, M.S. Off-Site Supervising Counselor (716) 883-9800 x 419
Primary Service Provided: Intensive Supervised On-Site and Off-Site Visitation.
Judicial Stage: Pre-disposition, serving Family Court.
Type of Service: Case management, family counseling and parenting skill enhancement.
Description of Service: The Salvation Army provides neutral mediation to families court-ordered to develop an appropriate visitation agreement suitable to all parties. A child-focused visitation service, this program develops agreements based upon the best interest of the child, and parents are taught to remove their child from the middle of the battle. The program provides supervised setting where visitation can take place free from interference. Reports reflecting quality of visit and progress are sent to referring judge.
Length of Participation: 10 weeks
Waiting List: None
Summer Youth Employment Training Program 77 Goodell Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, Jeff Nixon, Director of Summer Youth (716) 856-5627
Primary Service Provided: Employment & Job Training.
Type of Service: Placement in not-for-profit agencies that provide a work experience and job readiness training.
Judicial Stage: Continuous service, serving City and Family courts. Eligibility/target offense, misdemeanors and restricted to ages 14-21
Description of Service: SUMMER ONLY, JULY- AUGUST. Assessment in MAY and JUNE for placement in paid employment at non-profit companies. Must be economically disadvantaged (standard lower level income), have disability, or be physically challenged to qualify. Accommodates for summer school to some degree if necessary.
Length of Participation: 2 months
Waiting List: Depends on intake
Town of Grand Island Enrichment and Referral Center Nike Base Park, 3278 Whitehaven, Road Grand Island, NY 14072. Contact Kim Jansen (716) 773-9600 Ext. 690.
Primary Service: Education, type of service; case management, workshop/group. In house services, family counseling, living skills, parenting and recreation.
Judicial Stage: Post-disposition and continuous service, serving, Family and Town courts. Eligibility/target offense, misdemeanors restricted to Grand Island youth and their parents
Description of Service: The Enrichment and Referral Center has a partnering working relationship with GIFTS (Grand Island Families, Town and Schools) Program. This is a school-community collaboration (several agencies partnering together) to provide Grand Island residents coordinated access to prevention and intervention services including: information, referral and follow-up to community resources, individual, family and group counseling, EPIC parent workshops, preventative community and school initiatives, Reality Cafe Teen Center, Advantage Afterschool Program for Grand Island Middle School students.
Waiting List: None