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Services for Kids & Families

AIDS Related Community Services (ARCS) 628-1311 Information, services, support for those affected by HIV/AIDS

American Legion Argonne Post No. 71, 845-279-9417; website   Services for veterans and their families

Arbor House 278-4486 or 279-2588 24-hour hotline services for runaway children and teens

Arms Acres 225-3400 inpatient and outpatient substance abuse services, adolescent after school programs

Birthright 225-8885 24-hour hotline 1-800-550-4900 pregnancy support and counseling

BOCES GED/JOB 225-2468 preparation for GED exam and employment

CAP (Community Action Program) 278-8021 or 278-8024 counseling and information for low-income families, food pantry, and car seats

Carmel Psychological Associates 279-5908 therapy for adults, teens, children and families

C.H.A.D.D. 278-3012 support group for children and adults affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), meets for 1-2 hours first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-342-3720

Child Advocacy Center 225-7040 child-friendly services for child abuse

Child Care Council 621-5619 child care information and referral service

Child Health Plus 1-800-698-4543 low-cost/no-cost health insurance services for children under age 19

Children’s Project 628-9284 or 225-7860 counseling to assist children and families, sliding scale, no one turned away

Coordinated Youth and Family Services Project 225-6316 strength-based family assessment, service coordination

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County 278-6738 parenting workshops, 4-H fair

Crisis Intervention Team 225-1313 intervention, referral, and evaluation services

Families In Need of Support 225-8995 support, information, referrals for parents with children at risk

Family Violence Hotline 628-2166 24-hour information and referral

Father’s Rights Association of New York State 628-3634 for parents who want an active role in their children’s lives

Green Chimneys Children’s Services 279-2996 therapeutic day school, nursery school, camp, residential treatment programs

Head Start 628-1690 for 3 and 4 year olds of low income and public assistance families

Home Care Council 225-7860 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, social work, and home health aids for ill or disable children enabling them to remain at home. Medicaid and most insurance cover needed services

Hudson Valley Community Services 878-9078 counseling, advocacy services for children and families

Intensive Day Treatment Program/BOCES 243-0248 short-term day treatment for high-risk children and adolescents

Lakeland Parent Support Services 245-1700 information and referral for parents’ concerns

Little Angel Protective Services, Inc. 621-1464 supervised visitation service

Medicaid Benefits 225-7040 ext. 1251

Men’s Workshops 225-9491 includes anger issues and domestic violence

Mental Health Association in Putnam County 225-2998 family advocacy and community resources

National Council on Alcoholism (NCA) 225-4646 Summer Achievement Institute provides substance abuse prevention programs for academic underachievers; education and referral service

NorthEast Counseling Center 232-3338 pastoral counseling services available on sliding scale

Norwest Counseling Center 737-4797 after-school and school vacation recreation for children with special needs

OMRDD Family Support Educational Advocacy Program 278-7272 ext. 302 provides assistance with school related questions and concerns for parents of children with developmental disabilities and mental retardation

PARC (Putnam Associated Resources Center) 278-7272 comprehensive programs for children (birth-5 years) and adults with developmental disabilities, in-home respite care for families coping with mental illness or developmental disabilities

Pegasus 225-6316 educational program for 5 to 12 year old children and parents from homes with addictions

Planned Parenthood 278-7313 education, training programs, pregnancy counseling, mid-life services, HIV testing

Preventive Services 225-7040 Department of Social Services supportive and rehabilitative services for families with children age 18 and younger

Putnam County Children’s Committee P.O. Box 187, Carmel, NY 10512 assistance with special needs

Putnam County Community Affairs Coordinator 278-1820 cultural concerns

Putnam County Court House 225-3641 family court: extension 6

Putnam County Developmental Disabilities Services Coordinator 225-7040 ext. 1203

Putnam County Family Mediation 225-9555 conflict resolution for families and children

Putnam County Health Department 278-6086 immunizations, 278-6558 nursing services, 278-6678 WIC, early intervention service

Putnam County Housing Corporation 225-8493 includes Section 8 assistance

Putnam County Legal Aid Society 225-8466 custody, violation of support, violation of order of protection, family offense concerns

Putnam County Probation Department 225-0304 requests for a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) Petition for a youth at-risk due to out-of-control behavior, PASS (Parent Awareness Student Success) program, diversion program

Putnam County Sheriff 225-4300

Putnam County Youth Bureau 225-6316 information and referral, coordination and administration for youth development and delinquency prevention programs

Putnam County Youth Court 225-6316 justice for the youth by the youth

Putnam County Youth Mentoring Program 225-6316 trained teens mentor 6-13 year olds with behavioral, emotional needs

Putnam Family and Community Services, Inc. 225-2700 outpatient counseling services for adults, teens, children, and families; addresses issues such as anger, depression, relationships, stress, mental illness, alcohol abuse, and substance abuse; sliding scale

Putnam Family Connections 225-6316 coordinated, family-driven plans for families with multiple needs

PFCS Family Support and Advocacy 225-8995 information, referral, support, advocacy for families with children at-risk and coping with behavioral, psychological, academic issues

Putnam Hospital Center 279-5711

Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Center 628-9284 or 628-2166 24-hour hotline for women and children, domestic violence, sexual abuse

Putnam Recreation Program for the Handicapped 225-8250 therapeutic crafts, bowling, sports for 5 to 21 year olds

Sober Teens Festival 225-2539 www.soberteens.org a partnership among teenagers, parents, the Sheriff's Department, and the community of Putnam County, designed to promote sobriety as a viable lifestyle choice.

St. Agnes Hospital 278-6014 early intervention and evaluation

Student Advocacy 347-3313 advocate/attorney available to discuss child’s legal rights regarding school law

Student Assistance Counselor call high school or Common Sense, (above), information, referral for drug or alcohol use, depression

Therapy Center North 278-6799 therapy for children, adolescents, and adults

Westcop Therapeutic Nursery 628-1690 preschool special education services

Weekend Center 666-6740 outpatient counseling for anyone with an alcohol-related problem

Youth Center 279-1467 after school activities

Youth Source 276-7669 peer support for teens